Senior Software Developer – Borehole Geophysics

Robertson Geo; Conwy; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geophysical technology firm based in North Wales seeks a Senior Software Developer to join their engineering team. The role involves designing and developing software solutions for geophysical systems and requires a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering along with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Offering a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, and a hybrid working environment, this position is ideal for those passionate about technology and innovation in a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme contributions

Comprehensive private health plan

Profit Driven Bonus Scheme

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years proven experience in Software Development.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software products.
• Ensure source control (Git) is used for all projects.
• Employ Continuous Integration / Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Skills

Software Development

Vue.js

Node.js

Express

Electron

Git

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Senior Software Developer – Borehole Geophysics

Robertson Geo is a global company based in North Wales that designs, develops and manufactures market-leading geophysical wireline technologies. We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Software Developer to join our multi-disciple engineering team.

You will be part of an 11-strong engineering team, you will play a key role in delivering advanced geophysical logging software solutions that integrate seamlessly with our world-class downhole logging technologies. You will be involved throughout the full software development lifecycle — from concept to release — ensuring robust, efficient, and high-quality solutions that meet demanding technical requirements.

Your role will be fully embedded in our technical ethos to provide world-leading geophysical downhole logging software. Our software is the interface between our advanced measurement systems and our customers — it is what they see, use, and rely on every day. As we expand globally, delivering intuitive, reliable, and high-performance software is critical to customer satisfaction and to the company’s success. The challenge lies not only in presenting complex geophysical data clearly and effectively, but also in ensuring robust, real-time performance under demanding operational conditions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software products as directed by the Software Lead or Senior Management.
• Ensure source control (Git) is used for all projects, following best practices such as branching and merge strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date build documentation for all projects.
• Employ Continuous Integration / Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines where appropriate.
• Create and maintain unit tests for critical code to ensure reliability and maintainability.
• Track, manage, and resolve issues via repository cards (e.g., GitHub Issues, Jira, or equivalent).
• Research and integrate existing open-source packages where suitable, ensuring all third-party code is properly licensed.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and geophysics colleagues to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to the development process demonstrating ideas via review meetings.
• Ensure that all documentation is prepared and supplied with all design changes in accordance with our ISO 9001 system.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Minimum 5 years proven experience in Software Development
• Education to degree level in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline
• Equivalent industry experience as a proven software developer will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering high-quality software solutions within complex engineering or technical domains.
• Familiarity with UI/UX design principles for customer-facing applications.
• Strong knowledge of modern frameworks, particularly Vue.js, Node.js, Express, and Electron.
• Proficiency in Git source control workflows.
• Understanding of software design patterns and industry best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver under pressure.
• Excellent communication, presentation & report writing skills.
• Requires good listening, strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain technical matters in lay terms.
• Must have initiative, self‑motivation and the confidence to make decisions.
• Must be diligent in work, paying special attention to detail.
• Proficient with Office 365 software.

Desirable

• Knowledge of geology or geophysics
• Experience developing software for scientific instruments, test equipment, or data acquisition systems.
• Understanding of signal processing or numerical methods.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams (hardware, firmware, software, R&D, marketing).
• Track record of mentoring or leading junior developers.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous company contributions to a private pension scheme
• Comprehensive private health plan
• Profit Driven Bonus Scheme
• Hybrid working

Our company is based in a brand new facility near Conwy, right in the heart of North Wales. The area offers stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant communities. The region boasts a diverse economy with thriving sectors such as tourism, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. Additionally, North Wales's affordable living costs, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor recreational activities make it an ideal place to achieve a perfect work‑life balance.

If you join our team, you will soon discover why Lonely Planet, one of the most recognised travel media specialists, include so many North Wales destinations.

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/wales/north-wales

Employment Type

Full-time