Software Engineer

Kidde Global Solutions; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety technology company in Herne Bay seeks a Software Engineer to work on cutting-edge wireless fire detection systems. You will develop and enhance the SmartCell Services platform, manage servers, and use modern technologies like C# and MySQL. This role offers a chance to contribute to vital safety solutions and comes with generous perks, including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

DC pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee scholarship scheme

Rewards & recognition programmes

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in software development.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance our SmartCell Services web platform & mobile apps.
• Manage servers, IIS, and notification systems.
• Design PC-based tools for EMS radio-based fire equipment.

Skills

C# / .NET skills

MySQL database management

Fluent written & spoken English

Microsoft IIS knowledge

Tools

Visual Studio 2022

PC-based tools for EMS radio-based fire equipment

Job description

🚨 Software Engineer – Herne Bay, Kent 🚨

📍 Location: Herne Bay, Kent, UK

🕒 Job Type: Full-time

🏢 On-site Requirement: Minimum 50% in the office

Where Fire Safety Innovation Meets Opportunity 🔥

Join EMS Ltd, part of the Kidde Global Solutions Commercial Fire Business Unit, and be part of a legacy of leadership in fire safety technology.

With a $10M investment in product innovation, we are expanding our impact and creating exciting growth opportunities for talented engineers.

At EMS, we design and develop cutting-edge wireless fire detection systems – from smoke and heat detectors to advanced networking equipment – protecting lives worldwide.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer, you’ll work in a multidisciplinary team to:

• Develop and enhance our SmartCell Services web platform & mobile apps (iOS/Android)
• Manage servers, IIS, and notification systems
• Use C#, .NET, MySQL and other modern tools to deliver robust solutions
• Design PC-based tools for EMS radio-based fire equipment across EMEA

We’re Looking For

• 2–4 years’ experience in software development
• Strong C# / .NET skills (Visual Studio 2022)
• MySQL database management
• Microsoft IIS knowledge
• Fluent written & spoken English
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices

What We Offer

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• DC pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee scholarship scheme
• Rewards & recognition programmes (Bravo Awards)

If you’re ready to join a mission-driven team where your work truly matters, apply now and help us shape the future of fire safety technology.

📩 Apply today – and take your career to the next level.

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