Software Engineer, Automation Stack

Ecm Selection; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary automation company in Cambridge is seeking a Software Engineer to join their growing team. You will be responsible for developing and testing software modules while collaborating closely with engineers and scientists. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has experience with OOP software development, particularly in C++, C#, or Java, and is expected to work fully onsite. Excellent remuneration and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration package

Wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrate relevant project experience with software for hardware/instrumentation.
• Experience in developing software for deliverable products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test a range of software modules.
• Engage in agile development practices and pair programming.
• Collaborate cross-disciplinarily with the engineering and scientific teams.

Skills

OOP code writing

C++

C#

Java

Python

React

Angular

Databases

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or similar

Job description

Overview

Based in purpose designed workspace, this multidisciplinary company employs both engineers and scientists to work on their sophisticated, next-generation automation platform. Their engineers utilise robotics for automation, whilst their scientists develop scalable solutions. Their software team look to interface hardware components within this technology stack as well as provide analytics and metrics.

Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer, you will join this growing team and be provided guidance from senior members of the software team with regards to developing and testing a range of software modules. This will include agile development practices, pair programming and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or similar AND industry experience developing software for deliverable products.
• Experience writing OOP code for both desktop / enterprise applications and cloud-native services (via RESTful APIs). Any experience of communication interfaces (OPC UA. RS232/485), would be desirable.
• Experience using two or more of the following: Modern C++, C# or Java. Experience with Python, React / Angular or databases would be advantageous.

Applicants do need to demonstrate relevant project experience (ideally software associated for hardware / instrumentation). Projects in banking, IT consultancy services or ML are not relevant.

The role is based fully onsite as you’ll be working with hardware modules and engaging with other team members. On offer is an excellent remunerations package including a wide range of benefits.

Due to the out-of-town location of their offices (in south Cambridgeshire), being able to drive / cycle or willingness to take public transport is highly desirable. Note, only applicants with full rights to work in the UK indefinitely without the need for company sponsorship will be considered (applicants with restricted time-limited visas will not be progressed).

Keywords: C++, C#, Java, Python, Hardware / Software, React / Angular, Instrumentation, Databases, Desktop / Enterprise, Cloud-Native, Communications, South Cambridgeshire

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