Software Engineer

Alexander Daniels Global; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Oxford seeks a skilled Software Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge software platforms. The role involves collaboration with scientists and engineers on innovative manufacturing solutions. Candidates should possess a degree in science or engineering and strong full-stack development skills, particularly in C# and ASP.NET. This position offers the chance to work on impactful projects within a dynamic and agile environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field required.
• Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET, and frontend frameworks needed.
• Experience with agile development practices necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists.
• Participate in the full development lifecycle.

Skills

Full-stack development

C#

ASP.NET

Agile practices

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or computer science (2:1 minimum)

Tools

React

Blazor

GraphQL

C++

Python

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Software Engineer - Onsite, Oxford

Our client is a pioneering company developing cutting-edge software platforms that enable process optimisation and automation in additive manufacturing and beyond. They are seeking talented Software Engineers to join their team and work closely with material scientists and process engineers on innovative solutions shaping the future of advanced manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain novel software platforms for:
• Data management, traceability, visualisation, and analysis
• Performance prediction and optimisation through model integration
• Material composition design
• Component design and build preparation
• Production quality assurance, including statistical process control
• Collaborate within a fast-paced, agile development team alongside engineers and scientists
• Participate in the full development lifecycle from user story generation to user acceptance testing
• Solve complex problems with innovative, practical solutions

Essential Skills

• Degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or computer science (2:1 minimum)
• Full-stack development experience with strong proficiency in C#, ASP.NET, and modern front-end frameworks
• Deep understanding of design patterns, TDD, and CI/CD
• Solid grasp of agile practices and cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent communication skills for gathering and translating technical requirements
• Strong interest in applied engineering or science
• Organised, self-motivated problem-solver with a desire to learn

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of UX best practices
• Experience with React (ideally TypeScript), Blazor, and GraphQL
• Familiarity with C++ and/or Python
• Containerisation (e.g., Docker, dev containers)
• Web app and microservice deployment (Azure App Service, Azure Functions)
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for Azure and AWS

Why Join Our Client?

You’ll be part of a team pushing the boundaries of manufacturing technology, working on impactful projects that combine software engineering with applied science. If you thrive in an innovative environment and want to make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you.