Senior Software Architect

ZipRecruiter; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology development company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Bournemouth, UK. The role involves leading the technical implementation of desktop software for scientific instruments, requiring an ability to bridge research and production software. Competitive salary of up to £95k, plus a relocation allowance of £10,000 and a 5% bonus offered.

Benefits

Up to £10,000 relocation support

Competitive salary up to £95k

5% bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in software development and proficiency in .NET (C#).
• Capability to work in a hybrid environment.
• Strong knowledge of multithreading and asynchronous programming.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical implementation leader on a core desktop platform.
• Bridge the gap between early-stage research and production-grade software.
• Lead the transition of prototypes into scalable codebases.

Skills

.NET (C#)

WPF

Multithreading / Async Programming

Web Services

MS SQL

Azure DevOps

Git

JIRA

Image Capture

CI/CD

Job description

Overview

Now Hiring: Senior Software Engineer – Scientific Instrumentation (Bournemouth, UK – Majority onsite)

We're looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative R&D team building desktop software that powers cutting-edge scientific instruments used in biotechnology and cell line development.

This role sits at the intersection of software, hardware, and science — perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and making a real-world impact. Hence the requirement to be able to work across the stack.

Location: Bournemouth, UK (majority onsite with Hybrid flexibility)

Tech Stack:

• .NET (C#), WPF, MVVM
• Multithreading / Async Programming
• Web Services, MS SQL
• Azure DevOps, Git, JIRA
• Interfacing protocols and Image Capture, Device Control (USB, RS485, RS232, USB, GigE, etc.)
• CI/CD, Automated Testing, Installer Tools (WIX/NSIS)

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical implementation leader on a core desktop platform used globally by scientists and engineers
• Bridge the gap between early-stage research and production-grade software
• Influence application workflow design, software direction, and cross-team architectural decisions
• Lead the successful transition of feasibility prototypes into scalable, maintainable codebases
• Collaborate daily with R&D, Systems, and Hardware teams to deliver fully integrated product solutions
• Work in an Agile SCRUM environment with modern tools and processes

Why Join Us?

• The client can offer up to £10,000 relocation as well as a base salary of up to £95k and a 5% bonus on top of that.

Interested?

Let’s talk. Apply directly or message us to learn more.