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Software Engineer, Automation Stack

Cambridge
5 days ago
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Working on automation software for scientific hardware platform
Cambridgeshire - South; to c£45,000 DoE + Benefits
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.
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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