Oxford Instruments Plc
Senior Software Engineer- Software Applications

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Senior Software Engineer - Software Applications
At Oxford Instruments Andor we are devoted to accelerating the greatest scientific advancements of our age. It matters to us that the products we develop make a real difference to our customers and contribute significantly to their research. We want to deliver differentiated, accessible solutions to the widest possible scientific research and industrial communities. We are a market leading organisation with a diverse and inclusive environment.
Following an internal promotion we are hiring for a Senior Software Engineer- Software Applications will work in the Software team as part of the wider Engineering & Technology Department.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop and support customer-facing Windows desktop applications used to control and run experiments on scientific instrumentation. Working primarily with C#, .NET and related technologies, you will contribute to software solutions that control hardware, acquire and process scientific data, and provide advanced data visualisation and analysis capabilities.
This is a hands-on software engineering role supporting multiple products and projects across Andor's portfolio. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver robust, maintainable and high-quality software that enables customers to achieve groundbreaking scientific results.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, maintain and support customer-facing Windows desktop applications using C# and .NET.
- Contribute to the delivery of software across multiple products and projects within the Software Applications portfolio.
- Develop software that interfaces with scientific instrumentation and hardware devices for experiment control and automation.
- Implement solutions for data acquisition, processing, storage and analysis.
- Contribute to the development of data visualisation capabilities, including advanced 3D and 4D rendering and scientific imaging applications.
- Investigate and resolve software defects, performance issues and customer-reported problems.
- Participate in software design discussions and contribute to architecture and technical decision-making.
- Write clean, maintainable and testable code in accordance with engineering best practices.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the development team.
- Collaborate with software engineers, test engineers, product managers and domain experts to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Support software releases, deployment activities and ongoing product maintenance.
- Share technical knowledge and support colleagues through collaboration and peer review.
- Occasional travel to other offices and customer sites
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Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related technical discipline or equivalent professional experience in delivering commercial software solutions
- At least 5 years' experience in commercial software development.
- Significant hands-on experience developing applications using C# and .NET.
- Proven experience delivering complex software solutions through the full software development lifecycle.
- Experience working within Agile software development teams.
- Experience developing and supporting commercial desktop software applications.
This permanent position is based at our Belfast headquarters working a hybrid model.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Louise Dooley Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist via email to louise.dooley@oxinst.com
Please apply via this link: Andor Technology - Oxford Instruments Careers (oxinst.com)
Please note on this occasion we are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applicants for this particular post, as such applicants must hold the right to work in the UK to be eligible.
Why Oxford Instruments Andor?
Our company values of being Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted and Purposeful are at the core of everything we do for our customers and our teams. At Oxford Instruments Andor, our employees are fundamental to our business success and we are delighted to provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits programme with a range of options to suit your lifestyle.
UK Oxford Instruments Andor Benefits:
Oxford Instruments Andor provides employees with a competitive compensation & benefits package to suit your lifestyle.
- Health & Wellbeing- Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks, Babylon and UnMind), Private Medical Insurance with BUPA for you and your dependents, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance. Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare Service, 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year
- Money & Lifestyle –Pension – employer contributory scheme (6%), Share Incentive Plan, Leave Purchase Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Car Salary Exchange Scheme, Tech Purchase scheme. Give as You Earn. Employee discount scheme. Free Parking Onsite.
- Career –Externally accredited training and development opportunities including support with professional qualifications, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.
- Work Life Balance – 187.5 holiday hours, 9 customary holidays. Flexible start and finish times, lunchtime finish on Fridays, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave


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Oxford Instruments Andor
Oxford Instruments Andor is the global leader in the pioneering and manufacturing of high-performance light measuring solutions, bringing together the latest developments in sensors, electronics, optics and software. Our ground-breaking low light imaging cameras, spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems are being used to develop cures for cancer, explore deeper into space and examine clean energy sources. We are among the world’s most innovative companies in the Photonics industry, measuring light down to a single photon and capturing events occurring within 1 billionth of a second.
We are part of the Imaging & Analysis Division within the wider Oxford Instruments Group. The I&A Division also includes Materials Analysis Group which is comprised of NanoAnalysis, Asylum Research, Plasma Technology, WITec, X-Ray Technology, FemtoTools and Magnetic Resonance. aAt Oxford Instruments, we enable the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level.
Oxford Instruments Andor is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all. However, our employment monitoring data tells us that women, individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and people with a disability are currently under-represented therefore, we particularly welcome applications from these individuals. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is a safe, welcoming and inclusive place to work, which is why we subscribe to Equality Charter Marks.
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