Senior Software Engineer

Copeland; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading measurement solutions company in Crawley seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of components for their software stack using C, .NET Core, Angular, and related technologies. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in enterprise-scale projects and a strong understanding of software architecture and microservices. This role requires effective communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative approach within the team. Flexible working options are available, encouraging a balance between remote and onsite work.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Life insurance

Healthcare plan

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work scheme

Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with enterprise-scale projects preferably in C, .NET/Core, Angular.
• Experience developing web APIs in Core.
• Strong knowledge of SQL (MS SQL Server and/or Postgres) and ORMs.
• Ability to work on large/complex systems using advanced language features.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of new software features.
• Design and develop microservices and application features.
• Analyze project requirements and create scalable, maintainable technical designs.
• Develop and maintain databases (SQL Server/Postgres).
• Create, execute, and document testing while driving automation improvements.

Skills

C

.NET/Core

Angular

SQL

Entity Framework

Git

Problem-solving

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Math, or similar

Tools

Docker

Python

Job description

Are you a professional seeking a new challenge in a dynamic and fast developing business? By joining our Corrosion and Erosion UK organization with office in Crawley, UK, you will become part of the Measurement Solutions engineering team.

As Senior Software Engineer, you will be working in a lead role of a highly skilled team, developing components of the Emerson Corrosion & Erosion software stack in C/.netcore, angular and javascript/typescript. You will be capable of leading work in all phases of the software development life cycle from project inception, through design & implementation and testing. This will require a deep understanding of the system software architecture, particularly related to the microservice as well as front end experience with the angular framework. You will lead in designing and implementing solutions for exciting and important projects delivering new functionality to our core software product.

To support effective collaboration and team alignment, this role requires being onsite at least four days per week.

Sounds good? We invite you to apply and connect with the team and learn about our company culture.

• Lead end‑to‑‑end delivery of new software features, ensuring on‑time, high‑quality releases.

• Design and develop microservices and application features using C, .NET Core, Entity Framework Core, Angular, and related technologies.

• Analyze project requirements and create scalable, maintainable technical designs.

• Develop and maintain databases (SQL Server/Postgres), including schema design and ORM‑based data access layers.

• Create, execute, and document testing (unit, integration, manual, end‑to‑‑end) while driving automation improvements to reduce test effort.

• Produce high‑quality technical documentation to support knowledge transfer and onboarding.

• Collaborate with support and customers, including on‑site visits, to understand environments and resolve technical issues.

• Improve development processes and support team growth, including onboarding new developers and partnering with Project Management for effective planning.

Who You Are:

You are an action‑oriented, tech‑savvy professional who takes initiative and gets things done efficiently. You are meticulous, patient, and strong at problem‑solving. You enjoy determining how things work, become comfortable with debugging tricky issues, and able to think about the whole system — not just the code.

You build trust through reliability, transparency, and integrity, earning confidence of others easily. You’re driven to achieve results and stay focused on delivering high‑quality outcomes. With a strong customer focus, you listen, understand, and provide solutions that truly meet client needs.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Math, or similar.

• + years’ experience with C, .NET/ Core, Angular, SQL, Entity Framework, enterprise‑scale projects.

• Experience developing web APIs in Core (controllers, etc.).

• Strong knowledge of SQL (MS SQL Server and/or Postgres) and ORMs.

• Experience with Git and/or Bitbucket for source control.

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and common attack defenses.

• Ability to work on large/complex systems using advanced language features (classes, interfaces, events, delegates, multithreading, networking, component architecture).

• Proficiency in English language

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Ability to work within a complex matrix organization and collaborate across business units

• Experience with and DB integration in Node.

• Experience with Docker and Python.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams.

Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

What We Offer

• A varied and creative role in the exciting and fast‑growing field of automation

• Excellent opportunities for personal growth and long‑term career development within EMERSON, a global leader

• A supportive and welcoming atmosphere within our dynamic team

• An international environment where motivated people truly make an impact

• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home day a week

• Life insurance and healthcare plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Emerson Advantage – voluntary benefits/discount scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Recognition Awards