Software Development and Engineering Support Specialist

Express Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering consultancy in Nottingham is seeking a Software Development and Engineering Support Specialist to manage and enhance their in-house engineering software tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Computer Science or a related field and experience with legacy codebases in languages like VB and Fortran. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model along with a competitive salary of up to £50,000, 25 days holiday, and various benefits including a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work initiative

Sick pay

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 2:1 degree in relevant discipline.
• Experience working with legacy codebases.
• Solid understanding of software development fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and further develop in-house engineering software tools.
• Modernise and enhance front-end user interfaces.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand requirements.

Skills

Experience with VB

Experience with Fortran

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Front-end development

Education

2:1 degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Software Engineering

Job description

Software Development and Engineering Support Specialist

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Salary: up to c£50,000 per annum

Posted: 1 day ago

Category: Tech & IT Jobs

We are proud to be partnering with a well‑established engineering consultancy that specialises in providing high‑level technical analysis and support across complex engineering projects. With a strong reputation for precision and innovation, they work on technically demanding assignments where robust software tools play a critical role in engineering decision‑making.

Our client is now seeking a motivated and technically capable Software Development and Engineering Support Specialist to join their growing team. This is a key role within the business responsible for the ongoing development, modernisation and management of the company’s in‑house engineering software tools.

This role would suit an analytical and curious individual with a background in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline who enjoys working with both modern and legacy technologies. You will take ownership of maintaining and improving existing software including enhancing front‑end usability while collaborating closely with engineers.

The role offers a competitive salary of up to £50k, hybrid working options, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Christmas shutdown, company pension scheme, cycle to work initiative, sick pay and free on‑site parking.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and further develop the company’s in‑house engineering software tools
• Modernise and enhance front‑end user interfaces to improve usability and efficiency
• Work with and improve legacy codebases written in languages such as VB and Fortran
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand requirements and deliver effective software solutions
• Support live engineering projects through software‑based analysis, automation and data processing
• Improve software structure, documentation and version control practices
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for internal software users
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of digital tools and workflows across the business

Skills & Experience

• A minimum 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience with VB or Fortran
• Demonstrable experience working with legacy codebases
• Solid understanding of software development fundamentals including debugging, testing and documentation
• Experience or strong interest in front‑end development and modernising user interfaces
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, "exceeding expectations every time" with over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations.

Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

Vacancy Summary

• Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
• Salary: Up to c£50,000 per annum
• Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
• Job Type: Full Time, Office Based, Permanent

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