Software Developer

Geotek Limited; Daventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days leave

Pension plan

EAP

Life Assurance

Share Incentive Plan

Parental pay

Sick pay

On-site parking

Flexible hours

Job summary

Geotek Limited in Daventry, UK, is seeking a Software Developer to design, develop, and test software for multi-sensor core logging and imaging instruments. You will join a multidisciplinary team focused on the application layer and hardware-software interfaces that capture and process data from advanced sensors.

You will work on desktop/system software, driver development, data processing, and testing, with travel to international sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience writing software that communicates with physical hardware devices, serial interfaces, USB devices, or ethernet-based sensors.
• Demonstrated experience with automated unit testing, regression testing, and hardware-in-the-loop validation.
• Proficiency using Git for collaborative codebase management.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust desktop and system software to interface with instrument hardware, sensor networks, and data acquisition pipelines.
• Create and execute comprehensive unit, integration, and system validation tests to ensure software quality and instrument reliability.
• Collaborate with electronics and mechanical engineers to implement drivers and control protocols for sensors, motor drives, and imaging cameras.
• Optimize algorithms for high-speed geological data collection, real-time visualization, and 2D/3D image rendering.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and upgrade existing legacy codebases based on internal testing and feedback from international clients.

Skills

Delphi

C#

C++

Hardware interfacing

OpenGL/DirectX

Python

MATLAB

Geophysics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Git

Job description

Geotek Limited is looking for a Software Developer to design, develop, and test software for our world-leading portfolio of multi-sensor core logging and imaging instruments. Based at our headquarters in Daventry, UK, you will join a multidisciplinary team of geoscientists, engineers, and developers. This role focuses on developing the application layer and hardware-software interfaces that capture, visualize, and process data from our advanced sensors. This includes multi-sensor track systems (MSCL), 2D/3D X-ray CT, XRF, and hyperspectral imaging platforms.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Software Development: Design, build, and maintain robust desktop and system software to interface with instrument hardware, sensor networks, and data acquisition pipelines.

Testing & QA: Create and execute comprehensive unit, integration, and system validation tests to ensure exceptional software quality and instrument reliability.

Hardware Integration: Collaborate with electronics and mechanical engineers to implement drivers and control protocols for sensors, motor drives, and imaging cameras.

Data Processing: Optimize algorithms for high-speed geological data collection, real-time visualization, and 2D/3D image rendering.

Support & Maintenance: Debug, troubleshoot, and upgrade existing legacy codebases based on internal testing and feedback from international clients.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related physical science/engineering field.

Proven experience writing software that communicates with physical hardware devices, serial interfaces, USB devices, or ethernet-based sensors.

Testing Frameworks:

Demonstrated experience with automated unit testing, regression testing, and hardware-in-the-loop validation.

Version Control:

Proficiency using Git for collaborative codebase management

Programming:

Strong proficiency in Delphi / Object Pascal, or a solid background in C# or C++ with a strong willingness to cross-train into the Delphi environment.

Experience with 2D/3D data plotting, graphics libraries (OpenGL/DirectX), or image processing frameworks.

Scientific Computing:

Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or C++ mathematical libraries for data analysis.

Domain Knowledge:

Interest or background in geophysics, physics, signal processing, or industrial automation.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Delivery of roadmap milestones (time / scope / quality)
• Customer satisfaction and adoption
• Product reliability and field performance
• Revenue growth from new and existing products
• Backlog quality and development efficiency

What Success Looks Like (12–18 Months)

• NPD roadmap delivery aligned to strategic goals
• Improved development velocity and reduced rework
• Strong alignment between software, hardware, and applications teams
• Measurable increase in customer value (throughput, data quality, usability)
• Defined pathway toward next-generation scanning platforms

Practical requirements

This is an on-site role with occasional overseas travel. You must be able to undertake the required travel and have the right to work in the UK by the agreed start date.

ABOUT GEOTEK

Founded in 1994, Geotek develops non-destructive core-analysis systems and geological instrumentation for customers in oil and gas, mineral exploration, geotechnical engineering, research and academia worldwide. Our group includes Rockwash Geodata (Deganwy), enhancing our UK-based analytical footprint.

BENEFITS AND REMUNERATION

• Salary negotiable, dependent on experience.
• 23 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays.
• Employer-matched pension contributions up to 7.5%.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Life Assurance Policy.
• Voluntary Share Incentive Plan.
• Enhanced Parental Pay and company sick pay scheme.
• Free on-site parking and flexible core hours policy.

RECRUITMENT DETAILS

First-round interviews will be 30-minute, informal online interviews.

Second-round interviews will take place, in person at our premises in Daventry.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant right to work and background checks including a Basic DBS check.
• For certain roles, successful candidates may be required to provide medical information.

DATA PROTECTION

We take your privacy seriously. The information obtained and provided during the recruitment and employment process will be processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Your data will only be used for recruitment and employment purposes and will not be shared with third parties without your consent.

By applying for this role, you agree to the processing of your personal data as described above.