Software Developer

Fynity; Conwy; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering business in North Wales is seeking a Senior Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain software products for advanced data acquisition and analysis. The ideal candidate must have over 4 years of software development experience, proficiency in Vue.js, Node.js, and Git. This role offers a hybrid working model with competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Private healthcare

Company pension contributions

Annual performance-based bonus

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience delivering high-quality software in complex technical or engineering domains.
• Familiarity with UI/UX design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software products.
• Use source control with best practice branching strategies.
• Create and maintain unit tests for critical code.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and engineering teams.

Skills

Proficiency with modern frameworks such as Vue.js

Proficiency with Node.js

Proficiency with Express

Proficiency with Electron

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar

Tools

Git

GitHub Issues

Jira

Job description

Software Developer

Location: Conwy, North Wales (Hybrid - 4 days per week on-site)

Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE) + Bonus + Private Medical

About the Company

A well‑established engineering business based in North Wales is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their team. The company designs, develops, and manufactures world‑class instrumentation and analytical technologies used across a range of technical and scientific applications.

This is a key role within the software function, focused on delivering advanced data acquisition and analysis software that integrates seamlessly with highly specialised hardware systems. You'll be involved across the full SDLC, from concept through to release, ensuring robust, efficient, and high‑quality solutions that meet complex technical requirements.

The software you'll develop acts as the interface between sophisticated measurement systems and their end users. It is a technically challenging environment that requires clarity of data presentation, reliable real‑time performance, and consistent quality under demanding operational conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software products as directed by the Software Lead or Senior Management.
• Use source control (Git) with best practice branching and merge strategies.
• Maintain build documentation and employ CI/CD pipelines where appropriate.
• Create and maintain unit tests for critical code.
• Track, manage, and resolve issues through tools such as GitHub Issues or Jira.
• Research and integrate suitable open‑source packages, ensuring proper licensing.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and scientific engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute ideas and insights through regular review meetings.
• Ensure all design and documentation meet ISO 9001 standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency with modern frameworks such as Vue.js, Node.js, Express, and Electron.
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar.
• Strong experience delivering high‑quality software in complex technical or engineering domains.
• Familiarity with UI/UX design principles for customer‑facing applications.
• Solid understanding of Git workflows, software design patterns, and best practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, and communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong initiative and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience developing software for scientific instruments, test equipment, or data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of numerical methods, data visualisation, or signal processing.
• Experience within multidisciplinary engineering teams (hardware, firmware, R&D).
• Background or interest in geoscience, physics, or related domains.
• Mentoring or team leadership experience.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Private healthcare
• Company pension contributions
• Annual performance‑based bonus
• Hybrid working model

Interview Process

• Initial informal chat with the Software Engineering Manager
• Formal interview including technical discussion with the Software Lead

If you are interested, please apply ASAP.