Lead Software Engineer

Based in Edinburgh, as a Lead Software Engineer, your role will include managing a small team of software engineers as well as providing technical direction through architecting and C++ development. Your work week could include recruitment of new software engineers, mentoring members of the current team, and strategic discussions to deliver engineered products.

• Degree in Computer Science, Electronics or similar.
• Demonstrable experience of the software product lifecycle including successful delivery to market.
• Experience of leading / managing a software development team.
• Good communication skills including how to motivate individuals, manage projects and ability to work collaboratively with other stakeholders.
• Specific experience in Cloud technologies would be desirable.

Additional exposure with electronic design platforms, analogue circuit design, and SQL databases would be beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior software engineer with some leadership / management experience to formally move into a lead role, or for an already experienced lead engineer to join this multinational company. In return, as well as a competitive package, the company will look to support your own career ambitions.

Keywords: Software Engineering, Smart Technologies, C++, Cloud, Electronics, Leadership / Management