C# Automation Software Engineer

Mid Waysupply; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Greater Manchester seeks a skilled C# Software Engineer (Automation) to design and maintain .NET applications for real-time control systems. You will lead projects from conception to deployment, ensuring code quality and collaborating with diverse teams. Ideal candidates have a degree in Computer Science, proven C# experience, and must be willing to travel internationally to support clients. This position offers a salary of up to £55k, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience developing software in C#.
• Strong knowledge of .NET Core and/or .NET Framework.
• Familiarity with SQL databases like MS SQL Server or PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain C#/.NET applications for real-time control systems.
• Take ownership of software projects from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

WPF

SQL databases

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Version control (Git)

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

Job Title: C# Software Engineer (Automation)

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: Up to £55k (depending on experience)

About The Role

• Design, develop, and maintain C#/.NET applications for real-time control systems
• Take ownership of software projects from concept through deployment and support
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product specialists, and stakeholders to deliver robust solutions
• Perform troubleshooting, fault‑finding, and optimisation of existing systems
• Support retrofit projects and carry out on‑site diagnostics at customer locations worldwide
• Write clean, well‑structured, and well‑documented code following best practices
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to technical standards
• Implement and maintain unit tests to ensure software reliability
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements

About You

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
• Proven commercial experience developing software in C#
• Strong knowledge of .NET Core and/or .NET Framework
• Experience with WPF
• Familiarity with SQL databases (e.g. MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
• Understanding of software design principles (SOLID)
• Experience using version control systems (e.g. Git)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Willingness to travel internationally for customer site support

Desirable Skills

• Experience with industrial automation or machinery control systems
• Exposure to PLCs, SCADA, or real‑time control environments
• Willingness to learn Ladder Logic or SCL for PLC troubleshooting
• Experience with industrial vision systems
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS

If interested, please send over an updated CV.