Software Engineer – Engineering & Automation Platforms

About

A rapidly growing technology business is building advanced software platforms that support process optimisation, automation, data analysis, and engineering design. They are now seeking a Software Engineer to join their team and work closely with scientists and engineers to develop high-impact tools used across manufacturing and materials innovation.

The Role

You’ll contribute to the full software development lifecycle, helping to design and build platforms used for:

• Data management, traceability, visualisation and analysis
• Integrating predictive models and optimisation tools
• Material and component design
• Build preparation and workflow automation
• Quality assurance and statistical process control

You’ll work in a fast-paced, agile environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and helping shape innovative technical solutions.

Essential Skills

• Degree in science, engineering, maths or computer science (2:1 or above)
• Strong programming skills in C#, C++ or Python
• Solid understanding of software design principles and patterns
• Experience with test-driven development
• Good object-oriented programming knowledge
• Strong interest in applied engineering or scientific domains
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Proactive, organised and naturally curious problem-solver

Desirable Experience

• Containerisation
• ASP.NET Core / Blazor
• JavaScript or TypeScript (React)
• 3D geometry programming
• WPF
• Machine learning model development
• CI/CD
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Azure/AWS)

Benefits

The role comes with a fantastic benefits package — from generous holidays, private healthcare and a 9% pension, to share options, retail discounts, gym savings, sports clubs, free parking and plenty of snacks and drinks on site.