171 Senior Developer Roles jobs in Cambridgeshire
Senior Manager - Application Development
Posted 24 days ago
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· Are you empathetic to client needs and inspired by transformation and impacting the lives of millions of people every day?
· Are you an inspiring leader who people have followed and worked for over and over again?
· Are you looking to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?
Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to design what's next?
In this role, you will work in an Agile development environment to bring the designs and ideas to life for new or improved products and web applications. This work will support a mix of internal and external clients. You will be working on current and upcoming projects that connect design, engineering, product development, and implementation to understand how those pieces impact infrastructure. You'll share your operational and process maturity with a growing team while building products for large enterprises to enable their workforce.
No two days are the same as you work with your team, business leaders, and project management to understand our next wave of work. To thrive in this role, you'll need to have a solid understanding of technologies, including APIs, distributed systems design, operational scaling and availability, and application integrations.
Deep knowledge of .net framework versions 4.8 as well as 8 and SQL Server will be critical for success in this role. You have experience working full stack with front-end, scripting, and back-end experience. This role will be leading teams focusing on Security, Identity and Access Management as well as resiliency on top of feature development so experience of these domains is very much preferred. Our best developers are enthusiastic creators who stay current on new technologies. You strive to learn new technologies and find ways to incorporate what you learn into building your products.
You're a passionate leader focused on engagement as well as results, and you're not afraid to roll your sleeves up and dive into the code when necessary. As part of our team, you'll find exciting challenges, get opportunities to grow your career, and develop solid friendships as we design what's next for ADP and the industry. Pace should not scare you. We still find time for a healthy dose of fun.
Like what you see? Apply now!
Learn more about ADP at jobs.adp.com.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Here's what you can expect on a typical day:
● Agile. You'll start each day with a scrum, working in a team to understand responsibilities, identify issues, and communicate coding priorities while choosing user stories to complete. You must know Agile well.
● Lead. Your seven or more years of team leadership have delivered amazing results, and you pride yourself on developing the people who work for you, as well as providing an inclusive team environment where they all can thrive. If asked, they would follow you anywhere and enthusiastically credit you with helping to grow their careers.
● Development. Working in two-week sprints, you must create a culture where your teams keep up with timelines and coding standards. You'll be looking ahead to the next coding criteria to build technically sound and functional tools.
● Continuous Learning and Improvement. An eagerness to learn will help you keep up with ever-changing technologies and maintain the ability to create the best tools for our clients. You are comfortable and thrive in an autonomous role since that will be essential for your success. You will also drive a culture of continuous improvement within your teams and to the wider portfolio and development community.
● Collaboration. You'll work with business leadership and project management to understand priorities and create automation accordingly.
● Presentations. You will present and defend your team's approach to leadership. There is no typical day as you partner and work with people across the development organization to turn ideas into reality.
● Experience. You have 8+ years of experience in relevant skills gained and developed in the same or similar role.
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:
● You'll have a Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience.
● Prior experience in these technologies are also strongly recommended:
o Basic knowledge of microservices stack--.Net, Docker, Redis, REST/JSON, and SQL, AWS/Azure
o DevOps and automated change management through Jenkins, Ansible, or similar technologies
**A little about ADP:** We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition ( .
**Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP:** ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP's operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
**Ethics at ADP:** ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click to learn more about ADP's culture and our full set of values.
Senior Software Engineer
Posted 7 days ago
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Job Title: Compiler Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, UK
Hybrid Working Required – 3 Days On, 2 days Remote
Our client are a UK based AI start-up.
Brief:
Designing and developing the software systems that enable us to run machine learning (ML) inference workloads at state of the art latencies and efficiency on FPGA-based hardware accelerators. Working throughout the stack to define the ways we program AI accelerators, from co-designing the instruction sets together with the hardware engineering team, to developing the compilers and application APIs to interface the accelerator with ML models and frameworks.
Responsibilities:
Programming our bespoke hardware accelerators by writing compilers and DSLs
Creating tools for debugging, profiling, and optimising programs for our accelerators
Developing efficient applications and runtime libraries for server CPUs that utilise our accelerators
Key Requirements:
PhD or MSc in related field
Used Rust in production or open source codebases
Experience with low-level programming languages in general (e.g. Rust, C, C++) or functional programming languages (e.g. Haskell, OCaml, Nix)
3 years of experience working on relevant areas such as performance sensitive- or systems programming, and compiler development
Please get in touch with to hear more!
Graduate Embedded Software Engineer
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Graduate Embedded Software Engineer (2025 Start)
Location: Cambridge
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £30,00 - £35,000
Are you a soon-to-be graduate passionate about embedded systems and ready to kick-start your engineering career? We’re looking for a Graduate Embedded / Firmware Engineer to join our clients innovative team developing next-generation smart energy devices that make a real impact on sustainability.
What You’ll Be Doing: Develop and test embedded firmware for microcontroller-based products. Work with communication protocols like UART, I2C, SPI, and CAN.
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to solve real-world engineering challenges Contribute to code reviews and maintain clear technical documentation
What We’re Looking For: 2025 Graduate with a 2:1 degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Solid programming skills in C Interest in embedded systems and an understanding of basic electronics
Why Join: Be part of a company developing technology that reduces energy waste and supports a greener future. Work in a hybrid model from their Cambridge office and get mentorship and support as you start your career. Join a friendly, ambitious team with opportunities for ongoing development
Ready to build your future in firmware engineering? Please reach out to Harry Hansford @ IC Resources
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Posted 7 days ago
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about building embedded systems that power cutting-edge RF and electronic technologies? A growing engineering team is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to take a leading role in the development of innovative hardware products - from concept through to volume production.
You’ll work across disciplines to design embedded software for highly complex systems, helping to manage, control, and calibrate RF platforms and advanced electronics.
Embedded Software Engineer Key Responsibilities:
- Work directly with Xilinx SoCs (e.g. Zynq, Versal) to implement embedded software solutions alongside FPGA and digital hardware teams.
- Define, architect, and document embedded software requirements.
- Drive continuous improvements across embedded platforms - enhancing performance, robustness, and maintainability.
Embedded Software Engineer background:
- Strong experience developing bare-metal embedded applications and bootloaders .
- Hands-on development experience with Xilinx SoCs , including Zynq or Versal platforms.
- knowledge of platforms such as STM32F , MSP430 , PIC , and/or Embedded Linux .
- Ability to work closely with hardware and systems engineers to bring integrated products to life.
This is a great opportunity to join a team where embedded software plays a critical role in high-performance, real-world applications. If you're interested in this role or other embedded opportunities across the UK, please don’t hesitate to connect with Harry Hansford to learn more.
Senior Manager - Application Development
Posted 24 days ago
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· Are you empathetic to client needs and inspired by transformation and impacting the lives of millions of people every day?
· Are you an inspiring leader who people have followed and worked for over and over again?
· Are you looking to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?
Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to design what's next?
In this role, you will work in an Agile development environment to bring the designs and ideas to life for new or improved products and web applications. This work will support a mix of internal and external clients. You will be working on current and upcoming projects that connect design, engineering, product development, and implementation to understand how those pieces impact infrastructure. You'll share your operational and process maturity with a growing team while building products for large enterprises to enable their workforce.
No two days are the same as you work with your team, business leaders, and project management to understand our next wave of work. To thrive in this role, you'll need to have a solid understanding of technologies, including APIs, distributed systems design, operational scaling and availability, and application integrations.
Deep knowledge of .net framework versions 4.8 as well as 8 and SQL Server will be critical for success in this role. You have experience working full stack with front-end, scripting, and back-end experience. This role will be leading teams focusing on Security, Identity and Access Management as well as resiliency on top of feature development so experience of these domains is very much preferred. Our best developers are enthusiastic creators who stay current on new technologies. You strive to learn new technologies and find ways to incorporate what you learn into building your products.
You're a passionate leader focused on engagement as well as results, and you're not afraid to roll your sleeves up and dive into the code when necessary. As part of our team, you'll find exciting challenges, get opportunities to grow your career, and develop solid friendships as we design what's next for ADP and the industry. Pace should not scare you. We still find time for a healthy dose of fun.
Like what you see? Apply now!
Learn more about ADP at jobs.adp.com.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Here's what you can expect on a typical day:
● Agile. You'll start each day with a scrum, working in a team to understand responsibilities, identify issues, and communicate coding priorities while choosing user stories to complete. You must know Agile well.
● Lead. Your seven or more years of team leadership have delivered amazing results, and you pride yourself on developing the people who work for you, as well as providing an inclusive team environment where they all can thrive. If asked, they would follow you anywhere and enthusiastically credit you with helping to grow their careers.
● Development. Working in two-week sprints, you must create a culture where your teams keep up with timelines and coding standards. You'll be looking ahead to the next coding criteria to build technically sound and functional tools.
● Continuous Learning and Improvement. An eagerness to learn will help you keep up with ever-changing technologies and maintain the ability to create the best tools for our clients. You are comfortable and thrive in an autonomous role since that will be essential for your success. You will also drive a culture of continuous improvement within your teams and to the wider portfolio and development community.
● Collaboration. You'll work with business leadership and project management to understand priorities and create automation accordingly.
● Presentations. You will present and defend your team's approach to leadership. There is no typical day as you partner and work with people across the development organization to turn ideas into reality.
● Experience. You have 8+ years of experience in relevant skills gained and developed in the same or similar role.
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:
● You'll have a Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience.
● Prior experience in these technologies are also strongly recommended:
o Basic knowledge of microservices stack--.Net, Docker, Redis, REST/JSON, and SQL, AWS/Azure
o DevOps and automated change management through Jenkins, Ansible, or similar technologies
**A little about ADP:** We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition ( .
**Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP:** ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP's operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
**Ethics at ADP:** ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click to learn more about ADP's culture and our full set of values.
Application Development Analyst-1538
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What is the job?
The Application Development Analyst is responsible for optimizing business processes and solutions through low and no code development platforms. This role will create efficient workflows, automating processes, and integrating custom or third-party software using Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 (D365). The Application Development Analyst will collaborate closely with the UK business to gather and assess requirements and deliver digital solutions to assist with their lean transformation journey.
Although the location of the position is in Ely, UK, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm (Hybrid working available) Flexibility maybe needed to support other sites.
Department: I T
Interview process: 2 stage process following shortlisting – First stage: 30 minute Teams interview
Second stage: OnSite 2 hour interview
What we would like you to do/ to see…
· Collect, analyze, and document business requirements for new solutions by collaborating.
· Create digital solutions for visual management and production data tracking, within the manufacturing environment.
· Perform process mapping to identify areas of improvement and recommend technical solutions using the Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerAutomate & PowerBi) and D365.
· Work closely with peers, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of development projects.
· Assist in the testing, deployment, and support of new applications and enhancements.
· Develop and implement low and no code solutions, focusing on efficiency and scalability.
· Design and build custom workflows using Power Automate and Dynamics 365.
· Create and manage Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions to eliminate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
· Integrate custom software and third-party applications into the existing technology stack.
· Stay up-to-date with new features and functionalities of the Power Platform and D365, bringing innovative ideas to the team.
· Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
Who we are?
Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line
Where you will be working?
It’s a hybrid role, working in our new purpose-built facility in Witchford, Ely as well as your home. Our purpose-built facility is just 12 miles from Cambridge, within the beautiful mediaeval city of Ely. There are train and bus links to Ely from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street London, and our site is within distance of Ely train station and Ely Bus station.
Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer science or related field is preferable.
· 2+ years of experience in low and no code development, with a strong understanding of building and automating workflows or in a similar role.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) and Dynamics 365. Familiarity with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools and practices.
· Strong skills in process mapping and identifying opportunities for efficiency improvement.
· Ability to manage projects end to end utilizing common methodologies such as Agile and tools such as Azure Devops
· Strong problem-solving abilities, able to multitask, manage own time and work independently.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
What will you get?
At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression. We have free onsite parking, free refreshments, as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.
And the benefits are?
Competitive Salary to attract the best, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
Job Reference: THOR-VC-1538
This is a rolling campaign, so we will actively interview applicants. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We welcome applications from persons who are over 18 years old.
*This is a legal requirement, further information is here School leaving age - GOV.UK (
All offers of employment are subject to eligibility to work in the UK.
We would encourage all internal applicants to inform their line managers of their interest in this position.
Benefits
-Contributed Pension Scheme -Group Life Cover -Private Health Care -Group Income Protection & more.
Please apply through the Apply for this job button or send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and your salary expectations to: Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd, 204 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3NX or e-mail
We are Disability Confident Committed
In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Graduate Software Development Engineer
Posted 15 days ago
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This program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Interns will be assigned to specific teams and projects, receiving mentorship and guidance from senior engineers throughout their tenure. The focus will be on developing practical skills in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++, along with gaining exposure to software development methodologies, version control systems, and agile practices. This fully remote internship requires excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work effectively in a virtual team setting. Successful interns will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and potentially secure future full-time employment opportunities with our client. We are looking for individuals with a strong academic background in computer science or a related field, a genuine passion for software development, and a desire to learn and grow within a dynamic, collaborative, and remote-first culture.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design and development of software applications and systems.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to testing processes.
- Collaborate with team members in a remote environment to achieve project goals.
- Learn and apply software development best practices and tools.
- Document code and development processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects.
- Contribute to team meetings and discussions.
- Gain exposure to various programming languages and technologies.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Solid understanding of fundamental computer science concepts.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
- Familiarity with software development principles and methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
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Graduate Software Development Engineer
Posted 21 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Participate in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, C#).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Assist in debugging and resolving software defects, ensuring high quality and reliability.
- Contribute to code reviews, providing constructive feedback and learning from peers.
- Gain exposure to various software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
- Learn and utilize version control systems (e.g., Git) for collaborative development.
- Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities.
- Research and implement new technologies and tools to enhance development processes.
- Develop a strong understanding of software architecture and design principles.
- Assist in creating technical documentation and user guides.
- Engage in professional development activities and continuous learning.
- Recent graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline from a reputable university.
- Strong foundation in programming principles and object-oriented design.
- Familiarity with at least one major programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, C#).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges.
- A genuine passion for software development and technology innovation.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK and available for the duration of the internship (typically 3-12 months).
- This internship is based in Cambridge, requiring hybrid attendance as per project needs.
Automotive Software Development Engineer
Posted 25 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and test automotive software components.
- Write high-quality code in C++ and Python for embedded systems.
- Implement software for vehicle systems (infotainment, ADAS, powertrain).
- Collaborate with hardware engineers and system architects.
- Debug and troubleshoot software issues in vehicle integration.
- Work with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Automotive Ethernet).
- Contribute to software requirements definition and design.
- Ensure adherence to automotive software development standards (e.g., AUTOSAR).
- Participate in code reviews and testing procedures.
- Proven experience in automotive software development.
- Strong proficiency in C++ and Python programming languages.
- Knowledge of embedded systems and RTOS.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols and standards.
- Experience with AUTOSAR or similar automotive frameworks is a plus.
- Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical and communication abilities.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Based in or able to commute to Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK .
2025 Software Development Engineer - Embedded Development
Posted 11 days ago
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Do you want to solve business challenges through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on cutting-edge, scalable services technology in a team environment? Do you like working on industry-defining projects that move the needle?
At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. The intense focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the world's most beloved brands - customer obsession is part of our company DNA.
Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work first-hand. The challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and impact millions of customers, sellers, and products around the world.
We're looking for individuals who are excited by the idea of creating new products, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company whose ship cycles are measured in weeks, not years.
If this is you, come chart your own path at Amazon!
Key job responsibilities
- Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring to market innovative products and services.
- Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help lead fundamental changes in the industry.
- Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to innovative technologies at incredible scale and speed.
- Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, low cost, and easy to manage/use.
- Work in an agile environment to deliver high quality software.
Basic Qualifications
- Graduated less than 24 months ago or about to complete a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields at time of application
- Knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals
- Programming experience in C or Java / Rust
- Knowledge in databases
- Experience with Operating systems and Kernel Internals, Rust programming
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous technical internship(s) if applicable
- Experience with distributed, multi-tiered systems, algorithms, and relational databases
- Experience such as linear programming and nonlinear optimisation
- Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
- Adept at handling ambiguous or undefined problems as well as ability to think abstractly
- Experience with Distributed Systems: Large Scale Database, Multi-tenant, Highly Available Systems, Fault Tolerance, Disaster Recover, or Transactional Systems
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