About the role

  • Software Engineer developing software components for scientific instrumentation at Malvern Panalytical. Contributing to Agile delivery with a focus on modernising existing software and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • You will build software components using C#/.NET and C++, contributing across the stack from device control and data acquisition to user interfaces, with guidance on overall software architecture.
  • You will modernise existing code through thoughtful refactoring, improving test coverage, introducing contemporary design patterns, and coordinating changes to minimise delivery risk
  • You will apply strong engineering practices by following object‑oriented design principles, writing clean and maintainable code, participating meaningfully in code reviews, and adhering to established architectural patterns
  • You will prioritise thorough testing, clear documentation, and effective tooling to deliver reliable and scalable software
  • You will contribute to Agile delivery by participating in refinement sessions, providing estimates, and breaking down work, delivering iteratively with feedback loops, and collaborating to keep work flowing smoothly
  • You will support knowledge sharing by pairing with peers, contributing to technical discussions, and offering constructive feedback
  • You may offer targeted mentoring to junior engineers on specific tasks.

Requirements

  • Experience with automated testing frameworks and practices, such as contributing to regression automation or working with tools like Playwright or BDD frameworks—to improve reliability, coverage, and delivery speed
  • An interest in science, engineering, or instrumentation
  • You enjoy solving meaningful technical problems, take pride in producing high quality software, and collaborate effectively with others.
  • You are eager to grow your engineering skills, contribute to a supportive team culture

Benefits

  • Flexitime: (core hours 10.00am - 12.00pm and 2.00pm - 3.00pm) to help you to achieve a good work-life balance
  • 25 days holidays
  • Gym discounts
  • Volunteering days
  • Onsite restaurant

Job title

Software Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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