R&D Partner Technologist in Cambridge

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name. Our track record of innovation is the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us.

Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably. We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy.

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.

A Partner Technologist will be responsible for translating software requirements into workable programming code and build scalable web & cloud applications with a full understanding of the area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. Designs and develops complex software systems or subsystems, with involvement at all stages, from the initial concept through the detailed design and release to production. This role will also be involved in architectural decisions and leverage technical knowledge to build solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Use a variety of programming languages and development tools to build, test, implement, and support the development of web/cloud software applications.
• Performs design architecture activities.
• Partner Technologist to support two or more teams to provide architecture guidance and technical execution excellence.
• Collaborate with other technology experts and develop the technology framework.
• Participate and provide technical perspective to the Product Owners and/or R&D Management during project phases such as in the defining of product requirements and features.
• Actively contributes to establishing delivery timelines within a project during release planning meetings as well as assists junior staff in providing their timeline recommendations.
• Actively involved in sprint execution on looking for any scope deviations and backlog growth.
• Analyses and defines requirements for data, workflow and logical processes, hardware and operating system environments and interfaces with other systems.
• Performs highly complex or specialized development activities involving coding in adherence to cybersecurity standards, code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and document creation and maintenance.
• Provides coaching and mentoring to junior staff and peer group.

Essential requirements

• Demonstrated ability to articulate and implement object-oriented concepts, design patterns and design principles.
• Technical proficiency in writing software using C#, .NET 8, REST API, Graph databases.
• Experience with the cloud technologies like Azure or AWS.
• Proven expertise with Azure OpenAI Service and Azure Cognitive Services.
• Experience building AI solutions using Semantic Kernel or similar .NET frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, App Services, and Container Apps for AI deployment.
• Familiarity with serverless architecture and microservice architecture.
• Designed and developed frameworks considering security aspects.
• Demonstrated ability to build automated unit/integration tests that proves the quality of code.
• Good exposure to software configuration, build deployment and release management, infrastructure and DevOps areas.
• Ability to set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Proficient to convey a message (written or verbal) in a logical and meaningful manner to influence the awareness, understanding, attitudes and behaviours of the audience.
• Work experience in Industry digitalization products would be an added advantage.

Desired skills and competencies

• C#, .NET, Web API.
• Azure, AWS.
• LLMs, AI agents, Azure OpenAI Service.
• Kubernetes.
• Architecture & Design.

The team is a great bunch of highly-skilled individuals who are passionate about harnessing cloud and AI technologies to drive innovation and optimise scalability.