Lead Embedded Engineer

Lead Embedded Engineer 

Remote/Hybrid 

Our talented people are creating the technology of the future

From scheduling to maintenance to keeping people safe, 2.7 million people are helped by our software daily. Technology makes it possible; people make it happen and you could be part of that. 

The Tracsis Group has grown rapidly, diversifying into related transport technologies, and successfully executing a strategy that has seen it make a total of seventeen acquisitions. 

Today Tracsis is a leading provider of software, hardware, data analytics/GIS and services for the rail, traffic data and wider transport industries. The Group has c.550 permanent employees serving its growing customer base from offices in the UK, Ireland and the US. 

 

The Role 

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Development Lead – Embedded Systems to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering embedded software products for the rail industry. Acting as the voice of the customer, you’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, external clients, and development teams to ensure our products meet customer needs and align with wider business strategy. 

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role, combining technical expertise, product ownership, and stakeholder collaboration. 

What you will do 

• Act as the primary voice of the client, working collaboratively with software development teams to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Own the product roadmap, creating, maintaining and clearly communicating it to relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with internal and external customers to analyse requirements and align product direction with strategic goals.
• Operate in an agile environment, developing scope and defining backlog items that guide the development team.
• Analyse value, develop business cases, and prioritise epics, stories and themes to maximise value and alignment with product strategy.
• Solve product-related problems, making informed decisions and trade‑off analyses to stay on track against business commitments.
• Develop and maintain a well‑prioritised backlog of user stories for implementation.
• Draft and apply data‑driven product strategies to support business decision‑making.
• Produce clear, appropriately detailed specifications to ensure development teams fully understand product features.
• Collaborate with stakeholders during product visioning and concept development.
• Represent the development team in front of stakeholders, clients and users.
• Act as an internal and external ambassador for its products, serving as the primary point of contact for product‑related queries.
• Work closely with senior management to ensure products fit effectively within the wider company portfolio.
• Build strong collaborative relationships across all stakeholders.

 

What you'll bring: 

• Proven leadership capability, with the confidence to guide teams and influence stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable balancing technical depth with strategic, commercial and customer‑focused thinking.
• Able to make sound, data‑driven decisions in a complex product environment.

 

Ready to make an impact? 

Apply now to join a forward-thinking team shaping the future of Rail Technology and Services. 

Benefits: 

• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Competitive salary

• Udemy Licence for learning and development

• Bupa Medical Health care

• Life assurance (3x basic salary)

• Enhanced Parental Leave

• 2 volunteering days per year

• Tusker Car Scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

 

Next Steps 

Our TA team are committed to responding to all candidates within a reasonable timeframe. 

The process: 

1. Call with our Talent Acquisition Team
2. Comprehensive CV walkthrough (1 hour)with the Hiring Manager
3. 1 hour Competency based interview

Our process is designed for us to understand your skills and experience and to give you the opportunity to find out more about the role, as well as the company.  

We are committed to building a diverse workforce. Even if you do not tick all the boxes, we would still love to hear from you!

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the application and interview process do not hesitate to get in touch.