Software Team Leader

Role: Software Team Leader

Location: York Area + Hybrid WFH

Salary: £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced, skilled software engineer ready to step into a leadership role or a software team leader looking for a new challenge? Our client is looking for a Software Team Leader to guide a close-knit team of engineers working on technically challenging software at the heart of modern industrial automation.

This is a rare opportunity to lead, mentor, and solve real-world problems whilst also having the chance to remain technically hands on – developing intelligent systems that drive efficiency, safety, and innovation across critical industrial sectors.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a small, high-performing team of engineers.
• Drive the development of their flagship software solutions, – delivering new features, fixing bugs, and continually improving quality.
• Stay hands-on with code: Python, C, C++, Ada, Java, SQL, and more.
• Collaborate with customers to understand industrial needs and translate them into robust software features.
• Contribute to ongoing research and innovation—seeing your ideas through from concept to implementation.
• Work alongside global leaders in industrial automation and control systems.

Skills and Experience Required

We’re looking for a technically strong, proactive team player with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering quality software. Ideal candidates will have:

• A strong software background with excellent programming skills.
• Experience leading a team or leading software projects.
• A degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• A solid understanding of language semantics—especially C/C++.
• The ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Proficiency in one or more of: Python, C, C++, Ada, Java, SQL.
• A quality-first mindset—experience with real-time, embedded, or high-reliability software is a plus.

Why Join

• Be part of a friendly, collaborative, and mission-driven team.
• Work in a flexible, supportive environment that values innovation and professional growth.
• Play a vital role in building smarter, safer, and more efficient industrial systems.