Senior Software Engineer - Automation & Commissioning Lead

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Tadcaster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in Tadcaster, UK. This role involves designing and implementing control software for bespoke automation machinery and leading smaller software projects. Candidates should have advanced experience in automation software, strong skills in writing Software Design Specifications (SDS), and a degree in Software, Electrical, or Controls Engineering. The position offers a hybrid work model and a negotiable salary.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in automation software, including project delivery and commissioning.
• Experience documenting and communicating complex software behavior through SDS.
• Experience integrating safety into automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development for assigned projects.
• Write and maintain Software Design Specifications (SDS).
• Conduct formal Source Code Reviews (SCRs) and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Advanced experience in automation software

Strong skills in writing SDS

Advanced PLC/HMI development

Experience with robotics or vision systems integration

Education

Degree in Software, Electrical, or Controls Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Version control systems

Job description

Hollybank Trustees Ltd is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in Tadcaster, UK. This role involves designing and implementing control software for bespoke automation machinery and leading smaller software projects. Candidates should have advanced experience in automation software, strong skills in writing Software Design Specifications (SDS), and a degree in Software, Electrical, or Controls Engineering. The position offers a hybrid work model and a negotiable salary.