Senior Software Engineer

Salary: £52,000 - 92,000 per year

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Physics, or a similar discipline
• Strong experience with C# and .NET 6 or later
• Experience with ASP.NET or Blazor is an advantage
• Experience with C for embedded platforms is an advantage
• Python experience for data analysis is useful
• VBA or VB6 skills are useful
• Qt GUI experience is useful
• Ability to create UML documentation
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Clear communication skills and effective teamwork

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of software system architectures and document them for the wider team
• Develop desktop and device applications using C#
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows through automation
• Work with web technologies such as ASP.NET and Blazor
• Build user interfaces using WPF and Windows Forms
• Develop hardware communication interfaces using RS232 and Ethernet
• Create SQL database interactions
• Apply unit and integration testing
• Produce technical and user documentation
• Coach team members on coding standards and development practices

Technologies:

• ASP.NET
• Blazor
• C#
• Embedded
• Ethernet
• Hardware
• Python
• Qt
• SQL
• UML
• VBA
• WPF
• Web
• Windows
• Windows Forms
• 3D
• Support
• Robotics
• UX UI Design

More:

We are hiring a full-time Senior Software Engineer for our Novanta Light Engines business in Stockport, United Kingdom. At Novanta, we create engineered components and sub-systems for mission-critical applications in healthcare and advanced manufacturing. Our global team spans more than 26 offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, and we foster teamwork, collaboration, and empowerment. Novanta Light Engines designs and manufactures solid-state and ultrafast laser sources for medical systems, research labs, and advanced industrial equipment. In this role, you will build software supporting manufacturing, quality, engineering, and R&D across our global laser technology business. Stockport is the centre of Light Engines development, where you will work with physicists, hardware engineers, and laser specialists on varied technical challenges. We offer a stable, well-established facility, long-term investment, and a strong engineering culture. We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment experience and equal employment opportunity, and we consider reasonable adjustment requests individually.

last updated 40 week of 2026