Software Engineer

Embed Software Limited; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Embed Software Limited is seeking a motivated Software Engineer to join our Software Engineering Services team. You will work on client projects, developing high-quality software across multiple industries, including regulated domains, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will contribute through the full software development lifecycle using Python, C#, and/or C++, write clean code, perform testing, reviews, and documentation, and continuously expand your technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Computer Science, Software Engineering and Software Development.
• 2–3 years of professional software development experience and the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using Python, C#, and/or C++.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from requirements through deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with project managers, solution architects, QA engineers, and clients to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and verification activities to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and coding practices.
• Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, and test reports.
• Support software releases, customer demonstrations, and deployment activities where required.
• Continuously learn new technologies to support diverse client engagements.

Skills

Python

C#

C++

Object-oriented programming

Tools

CI/CD

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and talented Software Engineer to join our growing Software Engineering Services team. You will work on a variety of client projects, developing high-quality software solutions across multiple industries, including regulated and safety-critical domains. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, and continuously expand your technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications using Python, C#, and/or C++.
• Participating in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborating with project managers, solution architects, QA engineers, and clients to understand technical requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Developing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Performing unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and verification activities to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to continuous improvement of development processes and coding practices.
• Preparing technical documentation, design specifications, and test reports.
• Supporting software releases, customer demonstrations, and deployment activities where required.
• Continuously learning new technologies, tools, and industry standards to support diverse client engagements.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Strong background in Computer Science, Software Engineering and Software Development.
• 2–3 years of professional software development experience and the right to work in the UK .
• Strong programming skills with Python, C#, or C++, and a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Good understanding of software engineering methodologies and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with software testing and verification techniques, including unit, integration, and system testing.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Knowledge of medical device software standards including ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and FDA software development requirements.
• Experience developing software for embedded systems or hardware-integrated applications.
• Familiarity with safety-critical or high-integrity software engineering practices.
• Experience working in a software consultancy, engineering services, or client-facing development environment.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and DevOps practices.

A successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and project domains.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• A customer-focused approach, understanding client needs and delivering high-quality solutions.
• Critical thinking and sound decision-making skills when addressing technical challenges.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing reliable, high-quality software.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging client projects.
• Exposure to fast growing industries and cutting-edge software technologies.
• Professional development, mentoring, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering culture.
• Career progression within a growing software engineering services organisation.
• Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package.