Staff Engineer – Embedded & Full-Stack Architect (Edinburgh)

ARKA Group, LP; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

Workplace Pension

28 days holiday + 9 holidays

Cycle to Work

Annual bonus program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Lumacron Technology, based at the Edinburgh campus, seeks experienced software engineers to architect, design and verify software for its network monitoring products. The role covers embedded drivers, API and GUI work, and collaboration with hardware and firmware teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in Linux-based embedded software, strong OO language skills (C++/Java), frontend/backend web tech, and solid CI/CD knowledge, with readiness for security vetting and leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Degree-level in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent discipline or experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Linux-based embedded software systems and full software development life cycle.
• Expert in at least one OO language (C++, Java) and OO design principles.
• Experience architecting complex software for scalability and maintainability.
• Experience with frontend and backend web technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and collaborative skills, with ability to meet tight timescales.
• Ability to comply with UK GOV National Security Vetting Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and verify software for Lumacron’s flagship network monitoring products.
• Lead, mentor and support less experienced engineers.
• Develop low-level embedded drivers, API software and GUI components.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware design teams to ensure integrated solutions.

Skills

C++

Java

OO design

Frontend tech

CI/CD

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree-level in Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

REST APIs

VHDL/Verilog

Job description

Lumacron Technology, based at the Edinburgh campus, seeks experienced software engineers to architect, design and verify software for its network monitoring products. The role covers embedded drivers, API and GUI work, and collaboration with hardware and firmware teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in Linux-based embedded software, strong OO language skills (C++/Java), frontend/backend web tech, and solid CI/CD knowledge, with readiness for security vetting and leadership responsibilities.