Senior Software, Cloud & Modelling Engineer

NearTech Search; England; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Job summary

NearTech Search is seeking a Senior Software, Cloud & Modelling Engineer to own key software systems and support next‑generation technology. You will work across autonomous machinery, robotics, Computer Vision, sensing, simulation and connected systems.

The role combines software development, cloud infrastructure, engineering modelling and R&D, taking solutions from concept to deployment while collaborating with mechanical, electronics and robotics engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience designing software for autonomous systems and robotics.
• Strong Python development with backend services experience.
• Proficient in cloud infrastructure and modern software tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software for autonomous machinery and connected systems.
• Build backend services, APIs, databases and user-facing applications.
• Take ownership of AWS cloud infrastructure, Linux systems and Docker deployments.
• Develop simulation, optimisation, computational modelling and Digital Twin tools.
• Work with machine, sensor and operational data, including data generated through Computer Vision systems.
• Develop prototype software and support testing, validation and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external R&D partners.
• Strong commercial software engineering experience, with advanced Python skills.

Skills

Python

AWS

Linux

Docker

React

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

CI/CD

Cloud infra

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Job description

Senior Software, Cloud & Modelling Engineer

Salary: Up to £80,000

Employment: Full-time, Permanent

Working Arrangement: On-site

Additional Benefit: Accommodation available

About the Opportunity

An established UK engineering business is looking for an experienced Senior Software, Cloud & Modelling Engineer to take ownership of key software systems and support the development of its next generation of technology.

The business works across autonomous machinery, robotics, Computer Vision, advanced sensing, engineering simulation and connected systems.

This is a broad, hands-on senior position combining software development, cloud infrastructure, engineering modelling and R&D. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining software architecture and infrastructure, taking solutions from initial concept through to deployment.

Working alongside mechanical, electronics, embedded systems and robotics engineers, you'll help turn complex engineering challenges into practical, reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software for autonomous machinery and connected systems.
• Build backend services, APIs, databases and user-facing applications.
• Take ownership of AWS cloud infrastructure, Linux systems and Docker deployments.
• Develop simulation, optimisation, computational modelling and Digital Twin tools.
• Work with machine, sensor and operational data, including data generated through Computer Vision systems.
• Develop prototype software and support testing, validation and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external R&D partners.
• Strong commercial software engineering experience, with advanced Python skills.
• Experience developing complete applications, including backend services, APIs and databases.
• Hands-on AWS cloud infrastructure experience.
• Strong Linux, Docker, deployment, networking and security skills.
• Experience with engineering modelling, simulation, optimisation or analytical applications.
• Experience applying software to physical machinery, robotics, industrial or similarly complex systems.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical projects.
• Computer Vision: Experience integrating Computer Vision, image processing or AI/ML technologies into software applications and physical systems.
• GPS/GNSS tracking, positioning or location-based systems.
• Vehicle tracking, telematics or geospatial data processing.
• React, FastAPI and PostgreSQL.
• CI/CD, monitoring and automation.
• Digital Twins, scientific computing and numerical modelling.
• Robotics, industrial automation or connected machinery.
• CAN/CANopen and sensor-data visualisation.

The Opportunity

• Salary up to £80,000.
• Permanent position within an established engineering business.
• Significant technical ownership and autonomy.
• Exposure to autonomous systems, robotics, Computer Vision, advanced sensing and connected machinery.
• Opportunity to influence future product development and engineering technology.

The ideal candidate will enjoy solving practical engineering problems, be comfortable working across multiple technical disciplines and have the ability to develop solutions independently.

This isn't just a programming role. The business needs someone who can take responsibility for important software systems and help turn complex R&D projects into commercially viable products.

Specialist Computer Vision algorithm development, robotics navigation and embedded machine controls are covered by other engineering positions, so these aren't the primary focus of this role.

However, experience integrating Computer Vision into wider engineering systems would be valuable.