Lead Software Engineer
Maxwell Bond · Bedford, East of England
Lead Software Engineer at Maxwell Bond, based in Bedford, East of England, paying £35.00 - £55.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £35.00 - £55.00 per hour
- Location
- Bedford, East of England
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 11 hours ago
- Closes
- 11 Jan 2027
- Sector
- Software Developer
28% below the typical rate for software developer
Reference 8081
About the role
Day Rate: £55 per hour
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Working Pattern: Remote, with occasional onsite meetings
Location: UK-based
Are you a Lead Software Engineer with a strong background in embedded software and complex engineering systems, looking for your next contract opportunity?
Maxwell Bond is partnering with an established engineering technology business seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to support the development of advanced software solutions.
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across the software development lifecycle, contributing to system architecture, software design and implementation.
You will work closely with engineering teams to develop reliable, high-quality software for complex technical applications.
Essential Skills:
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline, with 7+ years' experience in senior or lead software engineering roles
- Strong experience in embedded software development and complex software systems
- Experience designing software architecture for embedded or integrated engineering systems
- Good understanding of software development processes, testing, quality assurance and safety
- Proven experience providing technical leadership and guiding software engineering teams
Desired Skills:
- Strong programming experience in C++, Python or JavaScript
- Experience working with embedded Linux or other Linux-based environments, alongside Windows
- Understanding of communication protocols, networking and system integration
- Experience with real-time software, distributed systems or inter-process communication
- Exposure to GUI development, databases or software integration across hardware and software platforms
If you're a Lead Software Engineer with experience in embedded software and are looking for your next contract, I'd be keen to hear from you.
This is an immediate contract opportunity, with a target start date in October.
Please send your up-to-date CV to Mohammed Abbas at [email removed].
Alternatively, if you know someone who could be a good fit, please get in touch.
Reference: 8081 · Posted 11 hours ago · Closes 11 Jan 2027 · Listed via Maxwell Bond
Apply for this job
This role is listed via Maxwell Bond. Applications are handled on the employer's site.
Apply on employer siteOpens the employer's website in a new tab.
Safe applying: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a DBS check, training or equipment, or move you onto WhatsApp before you are hired. If this listing does, report it and do not pay anything.