Senior Developer

Red Top Resources; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Developer to join their innovative team in Bedford. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-performance machine vision systems in fast-paced production environments. You will be involved in the entire project lifecycle, from developing embedded software to supporting system configurations. Ideal candidates will possess strong C/C++ skills and a practical mindset, thriving in a collaborative environment. If you enjoy hands-on technical work and solving complex problems, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with microcontrollers and real-time hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain embedded software for machine vision systems.
• Collaborate with teams across optics, hardware, and engineering.

Skills

C/C++

Microcontrollers

Debugging

Mentoring

Communication

VB6

VB.NET

SQL Server

Electrical Design Principles

Industrial Automation

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Senior Developer required for growing manufacturer of high-performance machine vision systems, developed specifically for use in fast-moving production and packaging environments.

This is not just a coding role and will be involved across the full project lifecycle, from developing embedded C/C++ software through to supporting tailored system configurations and integrations for specific customer sites.

The software interacts closely with cameras, sensors, mechanical systems, and customer databases, so we need someone who is practical and understands applications at a systems-level.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, understands the value of quality assurance and data integrity, and wants to be part of a collaborative team that builds real solutions with tangible outcomes.

Please note this is a full-time role and you will be required to be on-site five days a week in Bedford.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software for machine vision and control systems
• Investigate and resolve software issues, including debugging at system level
• Collaborate with internal teams across optics, hardware, and electrical and mechanical engineering
• Work with customers to assist with setup, configuration, and system optimisation
• Support customer enquiries and provide technical troubleshooting, both remotely and occasionally on-site
• Lead, mentor, and support junior developers

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in C/C++, particularly in embedded systems
• Strong experience working with microcontrollers and real-time hardware integration
• Proven ability to debug and resolve complex software/system issues
• Experience managing or mentoring more junior developers
• Confident communicator with the ability to work directly with customers
• A practical, collaborative mindset and willingness to get involved across disciplines
• Experience with VB6 and/or VB.NET
• Familiarity with SQL Server
• Understanding of basic electrical and mechanical design principles
• Experience in industrial automation, machine vision, or production line systems

If you're a technically skilled developer who enjoys hands-on work, solving complex problems, and seeing your solutions in action on live production lines, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Technology, Information and Media

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