Lead Software Engineer - C, Unix

Stockport - Hybrid

70,000 - 85,000

Overview

We are hiring a Lead Software Engineer to join a specialist engineering team in Stockport. This is a premium role offering up to 85,000, with a strong benefits package, and the opportunity to lead a team of 3-4 engineers working on real-time, mission-critical systems.

The role focuses on C programming in a Unix/Linux environment, optimising software for high-performance industrial automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in low-level systems development, multi-threading, and performance optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3-4 software engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and code reviews.
• Develop and maintain C-based software applications for Unix/Linux systems.
• Work on real-time and high-performance software used in industrial automation.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and performance optimisation.
• Collaborate with DevOps, infrastructure, and cloud teams to enhance software deployment.
• Integrate software with databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL) and industrial control systems.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong C programming experience in a Unix/Linux environment.
• Experience leading or mentoring a team of 3-4 engineers.
• Expertise in multi-threading, memory management, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency with version control (Git, GitHub, GitLab).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Background in real-time systems, industrial automation, or embedded development.

Desirable Skills

• C++ experience for real-time or performance-critical applications.
• Familiarity with networking protocols and low-level system programming.
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes for containerised applications.
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Strong background in automated testing frameworks (Selenium, Robot Framework, PyTest, JUnit).
• Knowledge of industrial automation (PLC, SCADA, IoT, Industry 4.0).

Benefits

• Hybrid working (2-3 days in Stockport office).
• Private healthcare, pension (5-10% employer contribution).
• Training & development budget for upskilling in automation, cloud, or DevOps.
• Career progression opportunities within a global automation leader.

Lead Software Engineer - C, Unix - Stockport - Hybrid - 70,000 - 85,000