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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Analog Electronics, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Smart Devices, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/26813

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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.


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