Lead Software Engineer

Reevr Talent Ltd; Salfords; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific instrument company in Salfords is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to manage their Software Team and deliver high-quality software for advanced scientific instruments. The role involves leading software development using C# and C in an Agile environment, ensuring production-ready solutions, and influencing both new feature development and legacy systems. Ideal candidates are experienced in software management and have strong technical skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Annual company bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Group pension plan

Bupa private healthcare

Free onsite parking

Bike storage and shower facilities

Workwear provided

Qualifications

• 5 years' software development experience.
• 2 years' experience with both C# and C.
• 1 year managing a software team using Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Software Team within an Agile development environment.
• Deliver software across the full SDLC, from concept through to release and support.
• Design, develop and test new functionality for Linkam's software platforms.

Skills

C#

C

Agile methodologies

Version control systems

Visual Studio IDE

Tools

Git

SVN

Linux

Job description

Lead Software Engineer – Salfords, Surrey – Hybrid considered

ReeVR Talent is proud to exclusively partner with Linkam Scientific Instruments, a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of advanced scientific instrumentation, who are now hiring a Lead Software Engineer to head up their Software function.

About the business Linkam Scientific Instruments design and manufacture precision sample characterisation solutions used by some of the world's most advanced scientific organisations. Their instruments help researchers analyse materials ranging from polymers and composites to metals and biological tissue.

All products are designed and built in-house by expert electronics, software and mechanical engineers, working closely with leading scientists across the globe. With sites in Salfords (UK) and The Netherlands, Linkam supports a truly international customer base while maintaining a close-knit, engineering-led culture.

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading, innovation-driven business where engineering quality genuinely matters.

The role

As Lead Software Engineer, you will take ownership of Linkam's software platforms, leading a skilled Software Team to deliver production-quality software used to control instruments and capture critical scientific data.

You’ll remain hands‑on in development while also providing technical leadership, working across the full software development lifecycle in an Agile environment. The role offers variety, technical depth and the chance to influence both new feature development and legacy systems.

Core technologies include C# and C, operating within a robust, source‑controlled codebase.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Software Team within an Agile development environment
• Deliver software across the full SDLC, from concept through to release and support
• Design, develop and test new functionality for Linkam's software platforms
• Maintain and improve existing and legacy software products
• Ensure solutions are well‑structured, testable and production‑ready
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve software bugs
• Support customer technical queries where required
• Deliver projects in line with agreed schedules and business priorities

Essential experience

• 5 years' software development experience
• 2 years' experience with both C# and C
• 1 year managing a software team using Agile methodologies
• Strong knowledge of version control systems (Git / SVN)
• Experience developing C applications in Linux using makefiles and GCC
• Strong experience with Visual Studio IDEs
• Experience developing WPF applications for Windows

Desirable experience

• Firmware programming experience (or willingness to learn)
• Microprocessor C programming
• Device communications via USB, Serial or Ethernet
• Experience with multi‑project solutions in Visual Studio
• Image processing knowledge
• Exposure to IT systems, business systems or website support

What's on offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Annual company bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday 8 bank holidays
• Group pension plan
• Bupa private healthcare
• Free onsite parking
• Bike storage and shower facilities
• Workwear provided

Why apply?

If you're a senior software engineer or technical lead looking to step into (or continue in) a leadership role within a science‑led, engineering‑driven organisation, this is a rare opportunity to make a tangible impact on globally used scientific technology.

Apply now or get in touch with Bella at ReeVR Talent for a confidential conversation