SOFTWARE ENGINEER / SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

ARCA Resourcing Ltd; Long Ashton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-tech engineering company in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain software for real-time systems. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in high-level programming and a passion for quality software. This role offers a hybrid work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on impactful projects.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and innovative work environment

Hands-on experience with real-time systems

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' professional experience in high-level programming languages.
• Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithmic problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software across various platforms.
• Deliver new features and resolve software issues.
• Collaborate with teams to capture and implement user requirements.

Skills

Programming in high-level languages (Python, C++, C#, Java, TypeScript)

Interest in graphics and user experience

Familiarity with Git and Jira

Curiosity about modern DevOps practices

Passion for software quality

Growth mindset for learning new technologies

Strong communication skills

Understanding of software engineering fundamentals

Job description

Overview

Software Engineer / Software Development Engineer - High-Tech Engineering company | Bristol

Location: Bristol / Hybrid (3 days pw onsite)

ARCA Resourcing is proud to be partnering with a cutting-edge engineering company that is redefining real-time simulation technology. Their proprietary systems are raising the bar in dynamic performance across sectors including automotive, motorsport, and beyond.

The Role

As a Software Engineer, you will:

• Develop and maintain software across platforms including Windows, Linux, web technologies, and real-time controllers.
• Deliver new features and fix issues across a range of new and existing software products.
• Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to robust documentation and specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to capture user requirements and translate them into working solutions.
• Improve software development workflows, tools, and automation practices.
• Participate in code reviews and champion best practices.

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• 2-3 years' experience programming in high-level languages (e.g. Python, C++, C#, Java, TypeScript) - gained professionally, academically, or through relevant personal projects.
• An interest in areas such as graphics, user experience, and cross-platform development.
• Familiarity with tools such as Git and Jira.
• Exposure to or curiosity about modern DevOps practices (e.g. containerisation, cloud, CI/CD).
• A passion for software quality and maintainability.
• A growth mindset - open to learning new languages, platforms, and techniques.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, data structures, and algorithmic problem solving.
• Curiosity about cross-platform development, real-time systems, or high-performance computing.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in small, multidisciplinary teams.

What’s in it for you

• Join a growing company working on world-leading motion systems.
• Get hands-on with real-time systems and software used by high-profile clients.
• Work on meaningful projects with real physical output - your code will move machines.
• Be part of a small, focused team where your contributions truly matter.
• Enjoy a supportive, technically curious environment that values quality and innovation.
• Work on world-class real-time simulation systems with real-world impact.
• Get hands-on experience with real-time software, containerized environments, and cloud platforms.
• Join a small, highly skilled team where your contributions are visible and valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and exposure to cutting-edge engineering projects.
• Be part of an innovative, technically curious culture that encourages experimentation and quality software practices.

If you are ready to work on exciting, high-impact projects where your code truly moves machines, apply now via the link below to join this fast-growing team