Nestling Engineering
Lead Software Engineer
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Job Description
This role will involve working with a multi-disciplinary technical team to support delivery of automation software scope in a project’s full lifecycle. The role would be suited to a proactive and resourceful individual with good software coding knowledge who can work with other technical teams and communicate clearly.
This position will initially be home-based, with the expectation of working from a Scotland-based office once established. The role will also require occasional travel to Liverpool as part of normal business activities.
Key Tasks
- Development of project documentation such Software Design Specification and User requirement Specification and progress reports, amongst others.
- Designing and developing data ingestion software, both front and backend development.
- Tech Transfer between our clients and partners.
- Working directly with our clients to record and deliver their software needs through automation.
- Ensuring traceability of both the design work and process data.
Technical
- Experience with designing and building databases, ingestion services and web applications.
- Experience writing technical reports.
- Knowledge of python, SQL, HTML and experience using VScode.
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Other skills that would be advantageous but are not essential
- Knowledge and understanding of different SCADA packages, PLC systems and HMIs.
- Server administration background.
- Knowledge and understanding of PostgreSQL, Async Python, and Docker.
Qualifications
A Computer science or Engineering degree or a higher technical qualification is normally required, however, relevant experience with the willingness and ability to learn, and adapt is more important.
Location
Initially home-based while the Glasgow/Edinburgh facility is being established. Thereafter, the successful candidate may choose to be primarily based in either Liverpool or Glasgow, with regular travel between the two locations as required.
Hours of Work
12 hours per week on a 6-month internship to full-time employment.
Salary
Competitive.
Experience
- Microsoft Office Literate
- Generation of Project Documentation
- Completed Coding Projects
- Experience in working with different teams.
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Essential Requisites
- Fluent in English (Written and Speaking)
- Understanding health and safety requirements
- Ability to work alone and as a team
- Must be proactive and resourceful
- Teamwork and Co-operational skills
- Planning and Organisational skills
- Good Communication skills
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@dcbird.com
Additional Information
Candidates must possess the legal right to work in the UK by the interview stage. You will be required to bring valid proof of eligibility; either documents or a GOV.UK online share code to the interview for verification. Please note that we cannot progress candidates further without confirmed status.
Nestling Engineering Limited are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Closing date for applications
Friday 2 October 2026.
Anticipated start date
Monday 2 November 2026, subject to the successful candidate's notice period.
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