About this role
Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year
Requirements: Bachelors degree in computer science, electronics, or a related fieldExperience in software, including firmware, development and DevOpsAbility to make high-stakes decisions about architecture and technologyExtensive technical expertise across Linux and Windows operating systemsExceptional understanding of electronics and systems designHands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Helm Charts, Terraform, or AnsibleExperience in full stack development using AngularExperience with hardware and software integrationExperience developing software using internet, application layer, transport layer, and security protocolsProficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CDUnderstanding of video and image processingAbility to quickly learn new technologies and propose solutionsAbility to multitask when necessaryExperience in research and evaluation of software productsExperience communicating at all levels and with customersUnderstanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologiesWilling and able to apply for and maintain the correct security clearances for the roleUK employees must be able to obtain BPSS and Security Check (SC) clearanceDesired: experience designing and implementing graphical user interfacesDesired: appreciation for physics, especially radiation-related topics Responsibilities: Work on the most complex and mission-critical projectsCollaborate with stakeholders, including customers, to develop and maintain softwareAssist the software engineering manager in requirements management, estimation, and planningFocus on high-level architecture and long-term technical strategyInnovate solutions to improve software processes and qualityIntegrate software with hardware to deliver complete systemsOptimise application architectures for scalability and performanceMonitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and reliabilityDesign, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processesProvide technical mentoring to engineers across the organisationManage the sprint board Technologies: AngularAnsibleArchitectCI/CDDevOpsFirmwareGitLabHardwareHelmJenkinsLinuxSecurityTerraformWindowsFrontend More:
We are a global leader in radiation detection and identification within the technology sector, and we are seeking a Principal Software Engineer/Architect to join our UK team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to innovation and excellence within our software engineering department. We offer the chance to collaborate with a dynamic and talented team while helping shape high-level architecture, technical strategy, and complete software-hardware systems.
last updated 30 week of 2026