Software Engineer in Burton upon Trent

Software Engineer in Burton upon Trent

Burton upon Trent Full-Time On-site
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Software Engineer

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Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire


to Β£65k + generous benefits


Our client has been established for almost a century and are market leaders in the design and manufacture of bespoke rail solutions for supply across the globe, and as a result of continued success and exciting plans for the future, are now seeking to recruit an experienced and professional Software Engineer to join their software design and development team.


Reporting to the Engineering Manager and based in Burton-on-Trent, the successful Software Engineer candidate will be responsible for the design, development, test and maintenance of software systems supporting locomotive products and associated equipment, and will contribute to new product development, system upgrades and ongoing technical support, ensuring software solutions meet functional, safety, and quality requirements and necessitating close collaboration with the electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams.


Core responsibilities for this varied and challenging Software Engineer position will include (but not be limited to):



  • Design, development and maintenance of software for embedded systems, control systems, and diagnostic applications.
  • Producing software architectures, specifications, and detailed design documentation in line with engineering standards.
  • Implementation, test, and debug of software to ensure functionality, reliability, and compliance with requirements.
  • Participation in system integration, validation, and commissioning activities.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of software with hardware systems, and supporting fault investigations, RCA and corrective actions related to software issues.
  • Ensuring software development adheres to applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, including coding standards, development processes, and toolchains.
  • Providing technical input to engineering reviews, estimates, and project schedules and ensuring software revisions are tracked and documented across the fleet of machines. xsabvtc
  • Being a key contributor in developing, implementing and maintaining telematic data using IoT cloud-based solutions when remotely monitoring machine operational performance, safety and reliability.


It is envisaged that the successful Software Engineer candidate will have attained a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and demonstrate at least 5 years' experience in software design and development, preferably within industrial, transportation, or embedded systems environments and a high level of proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python, Park...

Software Engineer in Burton upon Trent employer: Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd Careers

As a leading provider of bespoke automation and robotic systems, our client offers an exceptional work environment for Controls Engineers in the East Midlands. With nearly 40 years of industry experience, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that fosters professional growth and innovation, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and advance into management roles makes this an attractive position for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

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