Software Systems Engineer: VB.NET & Hardware Integration

Catering; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Performance bonus

Job summary

Candour Talent are recruiting for a Software Systems Engineer for a Bridgend-based client. The role focuses on software and control systems design, development, and maintenance across current and future projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong VB.NET experience, 5+ years in software development, and an interest in machine/motion control with travel to field installations as needed.

Qualifications

• HND/Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years software development experience, ideally within an engineering environment.
• Strong VB.NET development experience.
• Experience of, or an interest in, machine/motion control and software-hardware integration.
• Experience with PLC systems and/or laser control would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage tasks within project timescales.
• Confident communicating with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to travel internationally for field installations when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analysis of software requirements according to product definition and customer needs with product development and production teams.
• Ensure timely generation of system specifications including design, interfaces, and product definition.
• Design and develop software code to meet requirements using the appropriate language for the system.
• Prepare module descriptions, test plans and procedures and other software documentation.
• Prepare design review documentation and distribute for discussion.
• Liaise with end users and contractors to ensure compliance with system requirements.
• Support field installations on site around the world as required.
• Investigate system problems from design to acceptance and ongoing use.
• Propose and implement bug fixes and enhancements to prevent recurrence.
• Provide training to personnel and maintain technical knowledge at a high level.
• Maintain knowledge of legacy systems software and back up the Software Systems Manager.

Skills

VB.NET

Software dev

Machine control

Software-hardware integration

International travel

Education

HND/Degree in CS/Math or related

Job description

Candour Talent are recruiting for a Software Systems Engineer for a Bridgend-based client. The role focuses on software and control systems design, development, and maintenance across current and future projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong VB.NET experience, 5+ years in software development, and an interest in machine/motion control with travel to field installations as needed.