IT/OT Software Engineer

Salary: £52,000 - 92,000 per year

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, with a background as a software engineer.
• IT fundamentals with hands-on experience in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, system design, coding, testing, deployment, and operations.
• Familiarity with Agile environments and proven ability to apply software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, and CI/CD.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with users, technical teams, and management to deliver on requirements and deadlines.
• Proven experience with cloud-based systems and architectures, including Azure, AWS, IoT, and AI/ML.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, RDBMS platforms such as MS SQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL, and integration technologies including APIs, REST, SOAP, and webhooks.
• Proficiency in an enterprise language such as .NET, Java, or C#, with strong object-oriented design and modular architecture principles.
• Familiarity with robotic and OT systems such as AMRs, Cobots, and PLCs, as well as industrial KPIs like OEE, MTBF, and cycle time.
• Knowledge of supporting tools such as SPC and SCADA, and strong understanding of OT communication technologies including OPC, MQTT, TCP, and networking.
• Demonstrated ability to follow IT change management methodologies, ensure effective stakeholder communication, and take accountability for project deliverables.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to integrate into teams, build relationships across technical and leadership levels, and drive alignment between Plant IT, GPVs, and Client IT organizations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions by analyzing business needs, studying system flows, and applying the full software development lifecycle.
• Document and demonstrate solutions through clear technical documentation, flowcharts, layouts, and system specifications.
• Evaluate the feasibility of proposed solutions by conducting requirements analysis, problem definition, and solution design.
• Prepare, install, and maintain software applications while ensuring compliance with coding standards, technical design, and system performance requirements.
• Continuously improve applications and processes by performing system analysis, recommending changes, and integrating new policies, procedures, and technologies.
• Stay current with emerging tools, programming techniques, and industry best practices through continuous learning, professional engagement, and adoption of modern technologies, including open source.
• Ensure quality and reliability by actively participating in testing, validation, and certification processes while fostering built-in quality and technical agility within teams.
• Protect and deliver business value by safeguarding IT assets, supporting decentralized decision-making, and maintaining strong relationships through effective Business Relationship Management practices.

Technologies

• AI
• AWS
• Azure
• C#
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• IoT
• Java
• MQTT
• Oracle
• PostgreSQL
• REST
• SOAP
• SQL
• ASP.NET

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We are looking for a talented Manufacturing IT/OT Software Engineer to join our team in Darlington, County Durham, United Kingdom. This is a primarily on-site role with some flexibility, requiring a significant presence at the workplace and following a 37.5-hour work week. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law. This is a full-time position.

last updated 36 week of 2026