Lead Software Engineer - Hardware LifecycleLocation: Cwmbran, South Wales (hybrid, typically 1 day per week on site, with additional attendance as required)Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, with core hours and flexibilityThe opportunityAn established technology business working in network monitoring and IoT is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to take ownership of a small software team and drive the next stage of its hardware lifecycle products. The software supports the deployment, monitoring and administration of large fleets of connected devices used in water and wastewater services.This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical direction, software development and product ownership. You will lead three direct reports and work closely with product colleagues, a designer, customers and field engineers to understand operational needs, set priorities and deliver improvements. Depending on the stage of delivery, around 40% of your time may be spent coding.The focus is to simplify the current application landscape and move towards three core products: a mobile app for installation and deployment, a cloud application for internal fleet monitoring, and a customer-facing fleet administration platform. Two existing mobile apps are to be consolidated, while a legacy desktop product will be maintained only as needed until its support commitments end.What you will be doingLead, coach and develop the software team, providing technical guidance and improving ways of ..... full job details .....