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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
