Lead Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Software Engineering Leader to oversee the delivery of high-integrity software systems for critical infrastructure. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work both onsite and remotely, allowing you to lead a multidisciplinary team while shaping technical strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and have a strong background in embedded systems or real-time applications, this position could be your next big career move. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in regulated environments like aerospace or defence.
• Ability to mentor multidisciplinary teams and guide architecture decisions.

Responsibilities

• Shape technical strategy and ensure delivery of robust software solutions.
• Lead technical governance and risk discussions for compliance.

Skills

Leading teams developing high-integrity software

Embedded systems

Real-time applications

Technical governance

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in software or computer science

Chartered Engineer status (desirable)

Job description

Job Description

Software Engineering Leader – West Midlands (Hybrid)

Circa £90,000 basic + excellent benefits

We’re working with a leading engineering consultancy to find a Software Engineering Leader to guide the delivery of complex, high-integrity software systems for critical infrastructure. The role is based around a long-term programme of work and offers a rare blend of hands-on technical oversight, stakeholder influence, and people leadership.

This is a senior role for someone who thrives in regulated, high-stakes environments — whether that’s defence, aerospace, automotive, or energy — and who knows what it takes to lead teams delivering embedded, safety-critical, real-time software systems.

You'll be responsible for shaping the technical strategy, mentoring a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring delivery of software solutions that are robust, compliant, and aligned with the wider goals of the organisation and customer.

What we’re looking for

• Substantial experience leading teams developing high-integrity or safety-critical software
• Strong background in embedded systems, control software, or real-time applications
• Ability to guide architecture and integration decisions across multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience aligning engineering activity with programme milestones, budget, and compliance
• Excellent communication skills — able to influence internally, and represent the team externally
• Comfortable leading technical governance, risk discussions, and approval processes
• Background in nuclear, aerospace, defence, or another regulated engineering environment
• Degree qualified in software, computer science, or a relevant discipline
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) is desirable

Location & Travel

You’ll need to be available to work on-site in the West Midlands 2–3 times per week. The rest of your time can be spent working remotely or from other offices as needed.

Salary & Benefits

Circa £70,000 to £90,000 basic salary, with a comprehensive benefits package including bonus, pension, and flexible working arrangements.

How to apply

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How to apply

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Yoh Solutions Ltd – Engineering recruitment specialists.

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