Software Team Leader

KO2 Recruitment

  • York
  • £70,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Role: Software Team LeaderLocation: York Area + Hybrid WFHSalary: £70,000 + Excellent BenefitsAre you an experienced, skilled software engineer ready to step into a leadership role or a software team leader looking for a new challenge? Our client is looking for a Software Team Leader to guide a close-knit team of engineers working on technically challenging software at the heart of modern industrial automation.This is a rare opportunity to lead, mentor, and solve real-world problems whilst also having the chance to remain technically hands on – developing intelligent systems that drive efficiency, safety, and innovation across critical industrial sectors.Role and Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and support a small, high-performing team of engineers.
  • Drive the development of their flagship software solutions, – delivering new features, fixing bugs, and continually improving quality.
  • Stay hands-on with code: Python, C, C++, Ada, Java, SQL, and more.
  • Collaborate with customers to understand industrial needs and translate them into robust software features.
  • Contribute to ongoing research and innovation-seeing your ideas through from concept to implementation.
  • Work alongside global leaders in industrial automation and control systems.
Skills and Experience RequiredWe're looking for a technically strong, proactive team player with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering quality software. Ideal candidates will have:
  • A strong software background with excellent programming skills.
  • Experience leading a team or leading software projects.
  • A degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
  • A solid understanding of language semantics-especially C/C++.
  • The ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
  • Proficiency in one or more of: Python, C, C++, Ada, Java, SQL.
  • A quality-first mindset-experience with real-time, embedded, or high-reliability software is a plus.
Why Join
  • Be part of a friendly, collaborative, and mission-driven team.
  • Work in a flexible, supportive environment that values innovation and professional growth.
  • Play a vital role in building smarter, safer, and more efficient industrial systems.

KO2 Recruitment