Senior Software Engineer, Python

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Cambridge. Candidates will focus on developing software solutions for advanced imaging technology, requiring strong Python skills and a robust understanding of hardware integration. A background in physics is highly advantageous. Salary up to £100K.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience as a software engineer.
• Strong physics background is highly advantageous.
• Proven experience in developing scientific or analytical applications.

Responsibilities

• Architect the entire software stack from user engagement through to hardware connections.
• Develop robust software in Python interacting with complex instrumentation.
• Conceive innovative, high-performance engineering solutions.

Skills

Python

Numerical and engineering-oriented tools

Hardware integration

Test-driven development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics or equivalent

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

Job description

Overview

A company at the forefront of developing intricate scientific systems is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team. In this role, you ll go beyond routine coding tasks and focus on developing complete solutions.

You ll work on everything from front-end interaction and data handling to integrating with specialized hardware components. Essentially, you ll be creating the software nervous system for cutting-edge imaging and inspection technology. You ll operate within a close-knit, interdisciplinary group dedicated to continually enhancing the company s core platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Design: Consider the entire software stack from how users engage with the application, through data analysis workflows, to the lower-level connections with sensors and control units.
• Software Implementation: Develop robust, maintainable software primarily in Python, ensuring it easily interfaces with complex instrumentation while embracing test-driven development.
• Technical Innovation: Investigate and address challenging engineering issues, conceiving smart, high-performance solutions that expand the boundaries of what s possible.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Professional Background: A minimum of five years experience as a software engineer working within environments that blend hardware and software this might include areas like specialized measurement devices, automated industrial machinery, embedded systems, or imaging equipment.
• Educational Foundation: A strong physics background is highly advantageous preferably a Bachelor s degree in Physics or an equivalent credential combined with a solid understanding of physical principles.
• Technical Expertise: A deep command of Python, experience working closely with hardware plus proven experience developing scientific or analytical applications using numerical and engineering-oriented Python tools (e.g., NumPy, SciPy).

Location: Cambridge

Position: Senior Software Engineer

Salary: Up to £100K