Software Developer

Anderson Scott Solutions Ltd; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Stafford is looking for a Software Developer to create and maintain PLC-based control and monitoring software. The ideal candidate will ensure reliability and safety of software solutions while collaborating closely with internal teams throughout the control systems lifecycle. Responsibilities include designing PLC applications and resolving issues in live environments. This role offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and test PLC-based control applications.
• Implement and debug logic for real-time systems and industrial automation networks.
• Translate functional specifications into detailed program logic.

Skills

PLC programming

Debugging real-time systems

Technical documentation

Integration of third-party hardware

Job description

Software Developer

£30K–£45K a year

Stafford

Hybrid 3 / 2

As the software developer you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality PLC-based control and monitoring software to support industrial plant and machine systems. The role ensures developed / programmed solutions are reliable, safe and delivered in line with technical specifications, engineering standards, and customer requirements. Working closely with the internal teams, you will support the full life cycle of control systems, including design, testing, commissioning and operational troubleshooting whilst maintaining robust documentation and configuration control.

Software Developer Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and test PLC-based control applications
• Implement and debug logic for real-time systems, control panels, and industrial automation networks.
• Translate functional specifications into detailed, maintainable, and scalable program logic with an emphasis on safety.
• Integrate third-party hardware and protocols
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, version control, and configuration backups in accordance with internal quality processes.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in live environments, supporting both local and remote troubleshooting.