Software Developer

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

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Stafford is seeking a Software Developer to create and maintain PLC-based control software. Responsibilities include designing and testing applications for industrial automation, troubleshooting, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate has experience with PLC platforms like Siemens TIA Portal and strong debugging skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary between £30K-£45K per year.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience with PLC platforms is preferred.
• Experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and test PLC-based control applications.
• Implement and debug logic for real-time systems.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and configuration control.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Debugging

Python

Control panel logic

Documentation

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

CODESYS

Python

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.

Software Developer Experience

• Ideally 1+ years' experience with PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, CODESYS, LUA, Beckhoff, TwinCAT, WAGO e!COCKPIT).
• Proven experience developing logic for industrial automation or plant systems.
• Familiarity with control system design principles
• Skilled in testing and debugging both simulated and live systems.
• Experience within plant, manufacturing, HVAC, Refrigeration, Compression systems, engine management, etc ideally
• Knowledge of networking, routers, firewalls, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with RDM, Python, Dashboard technology, scripting, testing and GUI
• Knowledge of cloud computing and visualisation tools