Senior Software Engineer - DevOps & QA Automation

TN United Kingdom; Horsham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic cloud R&D team. In this pivotal role, you'll develop and automate systems that integrate cloud-native microservices with CI/CD pipelines, enhancing product stability and scalability. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Go, along with experience in cloud infrastructure and automation. Join a high-impact team dedicated to delivering innovative engineering software that drives real-world advancements, from reducing carbon footprints to launching spacecraft. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Employee networks

Innovation initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience required.
• Strong programming skills in Python and Bash scripting.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud-native services and deployment pipelines.
• Automate deployment and validation of microservices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Python

Bash scripting

Cloud infrastructure

CI/CD tools

Kubernetes

Infrastructure-as-code

Education

Degree in Computer Science

MS in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Azure

GCP

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Senior Software Engineer - DevOps & QA Automation, Horsham

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Client:

Ansys

Location:

Horsham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Requisition #: 16050

Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.

At Ansys, we build simulation platforms that power the design of next-generation technologies across aerospace, automotive, electronics, and healthcare. We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer – Integration to join our growing cloud R&D team. In this role, you’ll develop and automate core systems that blend cloud-native microservices, CI/CD pipelines, and testing infrastructure—directly impacting product stability, scalability, and speed.

You’ll work closely with engineers across QA and development, taking a software-first approach to systems integration. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in Python, Java, or Go, with hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and scalable distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement robust cloud-native services and deployment pipelines for large-scale software platforms

Build tools and frameworks that unify QA, development, and operations processes

Automate the deployment and validation of microservices across Kubernetes-based environments

Investigate and resolve complex system-level issues across infrastructure and software stacks

Take ownership of CI/CD workflows using modern tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar

Use infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools to scale deployment environments

Participate in product planning, architecture discussions, and technical mentorship

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into clean, reliable solutions

Contribute to operational excellence through on-call participation, incident resolution, and performance tuning

Minimum Qualifications:

A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with at least 5 years of software development experience (or equivalent: MS + 3 years, PhD + 1 year)

Strong programming experience with Python and/or Bash scripting

Experience building and managing containerized workloads and deployment pipelines

Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and at least one CI/CD tool with pipeline-as-code practices

Comfortable working in Unix/Linux development environments

Proficiency with at least one infrastructure-as-code ecosystem (, Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible)

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong foundation in software engineering: data structures, algorithms, API development

Commercial experience with Java, Python, or Go in microservices environments

Knowledge of frameworks such as Spring Boot or FastAPI

Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or TeamCity using YAML-based workflows

Understanding of testing frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, Pytest, or load testing tools like Locust

Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Solid understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and asynchronous programming

Comfortable working across geographically distributed teams with strong communication skills

Why Join Ansys?
You’ll join a high-impact team focused on delivering engineering software that makes a real difference—from reducing carbon footprints to launching spacecraft. We offer flexible working arrangements, a strong emphasis on learning and innovation, and the opportunity to work at the intersection of cloud automation, software engineering, and product delivery.

Apply now to build systems that scale the future of simulation.

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: our commitments to stakeholders, our values that guide how we work together, and our actions to deliver results. As ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement

Our Commitments:

• Amaze with innovative products and solutions
• Make our customers incredibly successful
• Act with integrity
• Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values:

• Adaptability: Be open, welcome what’s next
• Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions:

• We commit to audacious goals
• We work seamlessly as a team

VALUES IN ACTION

Ansys is committed to powering the people who power human advancement. We believe in creating and nurturing a workplace that supports and welcomes people of all backgrounds; encouraging them to bring their talents and experience to a workplace where they are valued and can thrive.

Our culture is grounded in our four core values of adaptability, courage, generosity, and authenticity. Through our behaviors and actions, these values foster higher team performance and greater innovation for our customers.

We’re proud to offer programs, available to all employees, to further impact innovation and business outcomes, such as employee networks and learning communities that inform solutions for our globally minded customer base.

WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively, we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost. Ready to feel inspired? Check out some of our recent customer stories, and .

At Ansys, it’s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It’s about the “what’s next” as much as the “mission accomplished.” And it’s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics.

CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE
Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on: Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally and in the , Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and ).