Software Engineer

At 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. Our NanoAnalysis systems for electron microscopes are used in research and development that’s keeping pharmaceutical products safe, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing the reliability and power of the latest mobile devices.

Software Engineer (C#/WPF) – Remote/High Wycombe

About Us

Oxford Instruments plc is a leading provider of high technology products and services to the world's leading industrial companies and scientific research communities. Our core purpose is to support our customers to address some of the world's most pressing challenges, enabling a greener economy, increased connectivity, improved health and leaps in scientific understanding. We are proud to be recognised as the leaders in what we do and for the difference we make in the world.

The Opportunity

As a Software Engineer you will design, develop and maintain our low-level software components and embedded platforms.

Location

Remote, with the option of working from the High Wycombe office.

About You

The Software Engineer will ideally have the following skills and attributes: Experience in PC based software developments using C# (or C++ with a desire to move into C#) Experience working in a product development team Experience with tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio, a source code control system, a bug or issue tracking system, and debuggers Experience in UI design with an interest in learning WPF

Personal Qualities
Demonstrable confidence and communication skills to share technical expertise to help others.

Key Responsibilities for the Software Engineer

Impact
The role holder contributes explanatory, advisory or supporting input for use by others. Work is generally approved by others. Impact may be qualitative or quantitative.

Knowledge
Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge in a narrow field or proficiency across a broader portfolio
Demonstrates an understanding of theoretical concepts and principles within a specific context

Problem Solving
Resolves complex problems or takes a new perspective using existing solutions and within clearly defined methodologies
Uses best practice knowledge of internal or external business challenges to improve new or existing products services or processes
Identifies solutions in a variety of applications within the area of knowledge and / or expertise

Specific Responsibilities
Working within an Agile team to develop high quality functionality to agreed specifications and timescales
Using our internally defined software design methodologies and tools to develop robust software components and systems
Be an active member of the software team, participating in software design reviews and in discussions and trials of new tools and techniques
As necessary, provide ongoing support for new and existing products.
Provide and update appropriate documentation that facilitates others to further develop or maintain the software and systems that you produce, and enables your internal customers to do their work (SQA, Help and Localisation specialists, Applications Scientists, Product Managers and Customer Support staff).

Benefits for the Software Engineer

In addition to a competitive starting salary, structured career development opportunities, and a good work-life balance, Oxford Instruments offers 25 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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