Senior Software Engineer

Oxinst; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific solutions provider in Belfast is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work in their applications software development team. The focus is on enhancing scientific product portfolios and providing support for customer queries. Candidates should possess a BSc/BEng in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in software development using C++, C#, or Java. This role offers a hybrid work model with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in software development for Windows platforms.
• Experience in the product development lifecycle from requirements gathering to test and support.

Responsibilities

• Work in an applications software development team to extend and enhance the scientific product portfolio.
• Provide support for customer queries and production support as needed.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Object-oriented design

Education

BSc/BEng in Electrical and Electronic/Software Engineering/Physics or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are hiring for a Senior Software Engineer who will work in an applications software development team extending and enhancing Andor’s innovative scientific product portfolio. The role extends to software applications development, product requirements management, quality testing strategy & development and support for customer queries and production support.

At Oxford Instruments Andor we are devoted to accelerating the greatest scientific advancements of our age. We strive to deliver differentiated, accessible solutions to the widest possible scientific research and industrial communities. We are a market leading organisation with a diverse and inclusive environment.

Location

This position is based at our Belfast headquarters on a hybrid working model.

Responsibilities

• Work in an applications software development team to extend and enhance Andor’s scientific product portfolio.
• Software applications development for Windows platforms.
• Product requirements management, quality testing strategy & development.
• Provide support for customer queries and production support as needed.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng qualification in Electrical and Electronic/Software Engineering/Physics or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in
• Using C++, C# or Java for Windows application development
• Object-oriented design using industry standard techniques and tools
• Experience in the product development lifecycle from requirements gathering to test and support

Visa and eligibility

Please note on this occasion we are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applicants for this particular post, as such applicants must hold the right to work in the UK to be eligible.

Why Oxford Instruments Andor?

Our company values of being Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted and Purposeful are at the core of everything we do for our customers and our teams. We are delighted to provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits programme with a range of options to suit your lifestyle.

Oxford Instruments Andor provides employees with a competitive compensation & benefits package to suit your lifestyle.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing: Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme, Private Medical Insurance with BUPA for you and your dependents, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance. Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare, 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year.
• Money & Lifestyle: Pension (employer contributory scheme 6%), Share Incentive Plan, Leave Purchase Scheme, Cycle to Work, Car Salary Exchange, Tech Purchase, Give as You Earn, Employee discount, Free Parking Onsite.
• Career: Externally accredited training and development opportunities including support with professional qualifications, service awards, LinkedIn Learning, Learning & Development programmes.
• Work Life Balance: 187.5 holiday hours, 9 customary holidays,Flexible start and finish times, Friday early finish, Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, Bereavement leave.

About the employer

Oxford Instruments Andor is the global leader in pioneering and manufacturing high-performance light measuring solutions, including low light imaging cameras, spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems. We enable leaders in industry and research to image, analyse and manipulate materials at the atomic and molecular level.

We are part of the Imaging & Analysis Division within the wider Oxford Instruments Group and are committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all. Our employment monitoring data indicates that women and people from certain minority groups are underrepresented, and we particularly encourage these applicants to apply. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks to support an inclusive workplace.

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Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments Andor operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. We do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.