Senior Software Systems Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering technology business seeks a Senior Software Systems Engineer to provide technical support for integrated systems. You'll lead diagnostics, troubleshooting, and optimisation of automation solutions. Ideal for those with a degree in Engineering or Computer Science and experience in systems integration. Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 plus additional benefits.

Benefits

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Pension

Flexible Working

Holiday

Additional Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in systems integration and OT environments.
• Strong understanding of diagnostics tools and real-time system performance.
• Skilled in maintaining high-availability industrial systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support for integrated systems.
• Lead diagnostics, troubleshooting, and commissioning of solutions.
• Drive system optimisation and reliability improvements.

Skills

Systems integration

Networked control systems

Fault analysis

System commissioning

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Job description

Senior Software Systems Engineer

Stockport (international travel 3/4 times per year)

£50,000 - £55,000 + Annual Discretionary Bonus + Pension + Flexible Working + Holiday + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Software Systems Engineer to join a pioneering technology business that designs and delivers advanced inspection and simulation systems used across global industries.

This company is recognised for its innovation and technical excellence, delivering bespoke engineered solutions that integrate hardware, software, and operational technology (OT) into complex, high-performance systems. With continued growth and a strong global project pipeline, they are expanding their technical team to support and enhance these cutting-edge systems in the UK and abroad.

In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting, maintaining, and optimising high-value technology platforms, blending hands‑on work with advanced system‑level understanding across control software, embedded hardware, and networked OT environments. From system commissioning and integration through to troubleshooting and performance optimisation, you'll help deliver reliable, scalable, and intelligent solutions deployed in demanding real‑world conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded individual who thrives at the intersection of hardware, software, and control systems, and wants to be part of a collaboration, forward‑thinking technology environment.

The Role:

• Provide advanced technical support for integrated software, hardware, and OT systems
• Lead diagnostics, troubleshooting, and commissioning of complex automation and control solutions
• Drive system optimisation and reliability improvements, ensuring seamless hardware‑software interactionCollaborate with R&D and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and implement enhancements
• Deliver high-quality technical support and system training to customers and internal teams

The Person:

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in systems integration, OT environments, or advanced hardware/software support
• Strong understanding of networked control systems, diagnostics tools, and real‑time system performance
• Skilled in fault analysis, system commissioning, and maintaining high‑availability industrial systems
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required

Reference Number: BBBH - 263896

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Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.