Lead C# Software Engineer

  • Rise Technical Recruitment
  • Southmoor, Oxfordshire
  • 13/03/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Software Engineer

Job Description

Lead C# Software Engineer

Abingdon, Oxfordshire - Commutable from Oxford, Didcot, Reading and Swindon

60,000 - 65,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Training + Progression + Excellent Benefits

Excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a market leading, global business where you will play a key role in the development of advanced automated systems while leading a small, highly skilled software team.

Do you have experience developing software in C# and WPF? Do you have experience working with machine control systems, motion systems, or industrial automation?

This innovative and growing engineering company specialise in the development of advanced systems used across a variety of high-tech industries. Known for their technical expertise and engineering excellence, the company are expanding their engineering team and now require a Lead Software Engineer to support ongoing growth.

In this role, you will take ownership of the software elements of engineering projects, leading the development of control software that integrates motion and vision systems. You will also be responsible for being the lead in a small software engineering team, allocating tasks, maintaining coding standards and supporting the commissioning of turnkey systems.

The role would suit an experienced software engineer with strong C# development experience and ideally knowledge of industrial automation, looking to step into or continue within a technical lead position.

The Role;

  • Develop software from the ground up using C# / WPF
  • Integrate software with motion, vision and laser systems
  • Support commissioning, deployment and troubleshooting of systems
  • Manage the software repository and ensure code compliance
  • 60,000 - 65,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Training + Progression + Excellent Benefits

The Person;

  • Experience developing software using C# / WPF
  • Experience with industrial automation, machine control or vision systems
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and Git
  • Live local or willing to commute to Abingdon

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Oliver Southward at Rise Technical Recruitment

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.