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Senior Software Engineer

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Experienced, project-lead software engineer using C# for robotic applications
This technology company develops software and hardware for applied robotics used in the field. They have partnered with customers and successfully released multiple versions. They are constantly looking to improve their technology, and are currently recruiting for multiple engineering roles.
This hands-on software engineering position is for an experienced and technically adept technologist to work on a range of software development and engineering activities including implementing best practice software design patterns and architecture within an agile environment. As a senior member of the engineering team, you will help scale their software, provide technical input for new projects, mentor junior members of the team, and ensure high levels of quality are adhered to for the codebase.
Requirements

  • Extensive demonstrable experience in coding and software engineering using C# and .NET; coupled with experience with Python and Linux.
  • Experience interacting with hardware products ideally robotics.
  • Exposure to Azure DevOps tools and technologies.
  • Experience with both start-ups / scale-ups and larger organisations.
  • Additional experience in technical team mentoring, software architecture and / or software scalability would be desirable.
    Projects experience is most important, what you have done should be relevant technically and applied. It is expected that applicants will be computer science graduates or similar. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of projects, good communications are needed as you will work closely with software, electronics, manufacturing and mechanical engineers.
    Work will be mostly conducted at their offices and workshops, with homeworking options available when projects allow. On offer is an excellent remunerations package including benefits.
    No company sponsorship is available. Due to the semi-rural location of their offices, applicants who have their own vehicle or who are willing to take public transport are encouraged.
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