Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer

OverviewWe are recruiting Software Engineers at multiple levels to join a specialist team working on complex, real-time control systems and robotics technology. This is a chance to develop and deliver mission-critical software used in demanding industrial environments where precision and reliability are everything.

Benefits and Package

37 hours per week (Mon-Thurs 8:30-4:30, Fri 8:30-4:00) with flexi-time available

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

2 × base salary life insurance

Private healthcare cover

The roleDepending on experience, you''ll either:

Contribute as a Software Engineer, designing and coding core modules.

Or join as a Senior Software Engineer, taking the technical lead on projects, supervising others, and approving designs.

Key responsibilities include:

Designing and developing real-time software applications in C, C++ and C#.

Creating multi-threaded and multi-process systems for advanced machinery and automation.

Developing HMI / GUI systems and display interfaces.

Producing technical documentation, specifications and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards.

Supporting projects from initial concept through coding, testing, and deployment.

Providing engineering and customer support where required.

(Senior level) Planning projects, producing time estimates, and mentoring junior engineers.

Technical environment

Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse, MPLAB, Subversion

Real-time operating systems (QNX, Windows)

WPF MVVM, LabVIEW (desirable)

Embedded microcontroller programming

Control system architectures and database development

What we''re looking for

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Minimum 3 years'' experience in a design engineering environment (Software Engineer) OR 10+ years for Senior.

Strong coding ability in C, C++ and C#.

Experience of embedded systems, real-time programming, or control engineering.

Problem-solving skills, technical documentation ability, and teamwork.

Why this role?

Work on cutting-edge control systems where your software directly drives advanced technology.

Clear progression - from module delivery to technical leadership.

Flexi-time, private healthcare, pension, life insurance, and overtime pay at junior levels.

A collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and technical excellence.

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