Senior Software Engineer | Oxford | £60,000 - £75,000

Our client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help develop the backend control software for their next‑generation computing systems. The ideal candidate is an experienced backend developer with a solid foundation in building reliable, scalable applications for scientific or technical environments. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting backend services and control infrastructure.

Role

• Design, develop, and deploy reliable, maintainable, and scalable backend services and frameworks that support complex hardware and software systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams, such as researchers, hardware engineers, and other technical specialists, to solve challenging problems and deliver high‑quality software solutions.
• Enable teams from diverse backgrounds by helping them build the tools they need and by sharing best practices in engineering and software development.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to their professional growth and strengthening the teams overall technical capabilities.

Key Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline, along with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with at least one compiled programming language, with an interest in expanding skills in Rust.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and containerization tools such as Docker.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Join a team where your engineering expertise will directly shape the systems driving cutting‑edge technology. If you’re excited by solving complex problems, collaborating with talented colleagues, and building software that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Information Technology, Software Development; Industry: Software Development

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