Software Team Leader

• Leading and mentoring a small software development team, setting coding standards and leading by example
• Designing and implementing new software applications and features in modern, object-oriented C++
• Working with sales, marketing, and customers to agree specifications and translate requirements into technical solutions
• Designing systems using UML to maximise efficiency, maintainability, and code reuse
• Maintaining and enhancing existing software, resolving defects and technical issues
• Planning, estimating, and overseeing project timescales and delivery

Technologies:

• Marketing
• UML
• API
• Architect
• PostgreSQL
• SQL
• Visual Studio
• Windows
• opencv

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline
• Around 10 years post-qualification software development experience
• Proven hands-on C++ expertise with a strong focus on code quality and architecture
• Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising other developers
• Analytical, methodical approach to problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working directly with customers and non-technical stakeholders
• Clean driving licence and passport with no travel restrictions

We are a well-established UK technology company based in Stockport, looking for an experienced, hands-on Software Team Leader to take technical ownership of our core software and lead a small, highly skilled development team. This role offers the opportunity for real technical ownership, influence over product direction, and the chance to work on technically challenging, real-world systems with long-term product lifecycles and visible impact. We value our team members and offer a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional growth.