Lead Software Engineer - C, UnixStockport - Hybrid 70,000 - 85,000 OverviewWe are hiring a Lead Software Engineer to join a specialist engineering team in Stockport. This is a premium role offering up to 85,000, with a strong benefits package, and the opportunity to lead a team of 3-4 engineers working on real-time, mission-critical systems.The role focuses on C programming in a Unix/Linux environment, optimising software for high-performance industrial automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in low-level systems development, multi-threading, and performance optimisation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a team of 3-4 software engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and code reviews.Develop and maintain C-based software applications for Unix/Linux systems.Work on real-time and high-performance software used in industrial automation.Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and performance optimisation.Collaborate with DevOps, infrastructure, and cloud teams to enhance software deployment.Integrate software with databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL) and industrial control systems.Essential Skills and ExperienceStrong C programming experience in a Unix/Linux environment.Experience leading or mentoring a team of 3-4 engineers.Expertise in multi-threading, memory management, and performance tuning.Proficiency with version control (Git, GitHub, GitLab).Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation.Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins,