Software Team Leader

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Software Team Leader - Stockport, Greater Manchester - £50k-65k (DOE)

I'm working with a well-established UK technology company based in Stockport that is looking for an experienced, hands-on Software Team Leader to take technical ownership of their core software and lead a small, highly skilled development team.
This role suits a senior C++ developer who still enjoys being close to the code, but also wants responsibility for technical direction, delivery, and mentoring.

The Opportunity

You'll lead a small team of software engineers responsible for developing and maintaining PC-based software. Working closely with sales, marketing, customers, and senior management, you'll help define specifications, design new functionality, and deliver robust, high-performance software solutions.
This is a genuinely hands-on leadership role, combining technical design and development with team leadership, planning, and stakeholder engagement.
There is also the opportunity for occasional UK and international travel, should this be of interest.

Key Responsibilities

You'll be responsible for:
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

Technical Environment & Experience

Strong experience in:
C++ / STL development for Windows PC applications
Embarcadero C++ Builder (preferred) or Microsoft Visual Studio
Object-oriented design and modern C++ standards (C++17 or later)
Multithreaded and asynchronous programming environments
Designing clean class hierarchies and reusable software components
Knowledge or experience in any of the following would be beneficial:
Image capture and image processing systems
OpenCV (including pixel correction, lens distortion correction, and flat-fielding)
Industrial cameras (Basler, Teledyne Dalsa, line scan and area scan systems)
Pylon API, ImGui, PostgreSQL / PQXX
Database design and SQL
UML modelling tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect
Software version control and issue tracking systems

What They're Looking For

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

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior, hands-on software engineer who wants real technical ownership, influence over product direction, and the chance to lead a small team in a specialist engineering environment. You'll be working on technically challenging, real-world systems with long-term product lifecycles and visible impact.
If you'd like a confidential discussion about the role, apply now and I'll be in touch.
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Location:
Stockport
Salary:
£65,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT

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