Lead Software Engineer
Role: Lead Software Engineer Location: East Sussex (On-site) Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE) Start Date: ASAP Type: Permanent Company Overview Our client is a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation delivering advanced technology solutions across a range of high-tech industries. Their East Sussex site plays a key role in developing complex, electronics-based products within a collaborative and innovation-driven environment. The Lead Software Engineer Role in East Sussex We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to architect and lead software development across a range of embedded systems. You will guide a small team, drive best practices, and ensure delivery of high-quality, production-ready software. This is a hands-on leadership role covering the full software lifecycle, from requirements through to validation and release, within a structured, compliance-driven environment. Key Responsibilities * Architect and develop scalable, reliable embedded software solutions * Lead, mentor, and support a small team of engineers * Act as SCRUM Master or technical lead within Agile environments * Drive best practice across development, testing, and code reviews * Maintain and improve regression testing and validation processes * Collaborate with product, engineering, and manufacturing teams * Ensure clear requirements, delivery milestones, and completion criteria * Oversee software releases in line with quality and compliance standards * Drive continuous improvement across development processes Key Skills * Embedded software development (C or C++) * Microcontrollers and processors (e.g. ARM, PIC) * Software architecture and system design * Electronics or manufacturing environment experience * Testing, validation, and automation frameworks * Agile and Waterfall methodologies (SCRUM experience preferred) * Regulated or compliance-driven industry experience * Leadership or mentoring experience * Strong communication and stakeholder management If this sounds like you, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat to secure your spot ahead of interviews