Lead Software Engineer

Role: Lead Software Engineer
Location: East Sussex (On-site)
Salary: Up to 65,000 (DOE)
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Permanent

Company Overview

Our client is a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation delivering advanced technology solutions across a range of high-tech industries. Their East Sussex site plays a key role in developing complex, electronics-based products within a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.

The Lead Software Engineer Role in East Sussex

We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to architect and lead software development across a range of embedded systems. You will guide a small team, drive best practices, and ensure delivery of high-quality, production-ready software.

This is a hands-on leadership role covering the full software lifecycle, from requirements through to validation and release, within a structured, compliance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable, reliable embedded software solutions
• Lead, mentor, and support a small team of engineers
• Act as SCRUM Master or technical lead within Agile environments
• Drive best practice across development, testing, and code reviews
• Maintain and improve regression testing and validation processes
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and manufacturing teams
• Ensure clear requirements, delivery milestones, and completion criteria
• Oversee software releases in line with quality and compliance standards
• Drive continuous improvement across development processes

Key Skills

• Embedded software development (C or C++)
• Microcontrollers and processors (e.g. ARM, PIC)
• Software architecture and system design
• Electronics or manufacturing environment experience
• Testing, validation, and automation frameworks
• Agile and Waterfall methodologies (SCRUM experience preferred)
• Regulated or compliance-driven industry experience
• Leadership or mentoring experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder management

If this sounds like you, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat to secure your spot ahead of interviews.