1,441 Software Applications jobs in the United Kingdom

Embedded Software Engineer

Inside IR35 I Hybrid I 12 Month Contract

Location: Stafforshire

Overview:
This is a hands-on technical role for an Embedded Software Engineer to play a key part in the design and implementation of software for advanced power systems. You'll act as the subject matter expert on embedded controls, supporting projects from concept through to validation, with significant input into hardware-software integration and system architecture.

Core Scope & Focus Areas:

• Lead the embedded software effort across several concurrent projects involving power conversion technologies.

• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and electronics engineers to define interfaces and shape system behaviour.

• Take ownership of controller development using microprocessors, DSPs, and microcontrollers, with an emphasis on real-time performance and reliability.

• Convert high-level system requirements into efficient, testable, low-level embedded code.

• Participate in system modelling, prototyping, hardware bring-up and test phases.

• Define and document communication interfaces with other system components.

• Challenge, refine and structure stakeholder requirements to improve development outcomes.

• Support integration testing, fault diagnosis, and product verification.

• Drive reuse strategies and knowledge sharing across projects.

• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to align technical decisions and resolve design trade-offs.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Electronics, Embedded Systems, Software or Mechatronics).

• Strong experience delivering embedded software or firmware in safety- or mission-critical industries such as defence, aerospace, transport, energy, or similar.

• Excellent coding skills in C/C++, ideally targeting bare-metal or real-time systems.

• Familiarity with microcontroller and DSP-based system design.

• Capable of interpreting system-level requirements and contributing to interface design and system integration.

• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a small, focused engineering team.

• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset when solving technical challenges.

Desirable (Not Essential):

• Exposure to simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) and model-based code generation.

• Familiarity with modern software tools such as JIRA or similar for task tracking.

• Experience using requirements management platforms like DOORS, Polarion, or Jama.

• Background in power electronics or working on systems involving electrical energy conversion.

• Systems test and validation experience in complex environments.

Additional Information:
Due to the nature of the work, all applicants must be eligible for relevant security clearances within the UK.

Embedded Software Engineer

Inside IR35 I Hybrid I 12 Month Contract

Location: Stafforshire

Overview:
This is a hands-on technical role for an Embedded Software Engineer to play a key part in the design and implementation of software for advanced power systems. You'll act as the subject matter expert on embedded controls, supporting projects from concept through to validation, with significant input into hardware-software integration and system architecture.

Core Scope & Focus Areas:

• Lead the embedded software effort across several concurrent projects involving power conversion technologies.

• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and electronics engineers to define interfaces and shape system behaviour.

• Take ownership of controller development using microprocessors, DSPs, and microcontrollers, with an emphasis on real-time performance and reliability.

• Convert high-level system requirements into efficient, testable, low-level embedded code.

• Participate in system modelling, prototyping, hardware bring-up and test phases.

• Define and document communication interfaces with other system components.

• Challenge, refine and structure stakeholder requirements to improve development outcomes.

• Support integration testing, fault diagnosis, and product verification.

• Drive reuse strategies and knowledge sharing across projects.

• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to align technical decisions and resolve design trade-offs.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Electronics, Embedded Systems, Software or Mechatronics).

• Strong experience delivering embedded software or firmware in safety- or mission-critical industries such as defence, aerospace, transport, energy, or similar.

• Excellent coding skills in C/C++, ideally targeting bare-metal or real-time systems.

• Familiarity with microcontroller and DSP-based system design.

• Capable of interpreting system-level requirements and contributing to interface design and system integration.

• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a small, focused engineering team.

• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset when solving technical challenges.

Desirable (Not Essential):

• Exposure to simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) and model-based code generation.

• Familiarity with modern software tools such as JIRA or similar for task tracking.

• Experience using requirements management platforms like DOORS, Polarion, or Jama.

• Background in power electronics or working on systems involving electrical energy conversion.

• Systems test and validation experience in complex environments.

Additional Information:
Due to the nature of the work, all applicants must be eligible for relevant security clearances within the UK.

Embedded Software Engineer

Inside IR35 I Hybrid I 12 Month Contract

Location: Stafforshire

Overview:
This is a hands-on technical role for an Embedded Software Engineer to play a key part in the design and implementation of software for advanced power systems. You'll act as the subject matter expert on embedded controls, supporting projects from concept through to validation, with significant input into hardware-software integration and system architecture.

Core Scope & Focus Areas:

• Lead the embedded software effort across several concurrent projects involving power conversion technologies.

• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and electronics engineers to define interfaces and shape system behaviour.

• Take ownership of controller development using microprocessors, DSPs, and microcontrollers, with an emphasis on real-time performance and reliability.

• Convert high-level system requirements into efficient, testable, low-level embedded code.

• Participate in system modelling, prototyping, hardware bring-up and test phases.

• Define and document communication interfaces with other system components.

• Challenge, refine and structure stakeholder requirements to improve development outcomes.

• Support integration testing, fault diagnosis, and product verification.

• Drive reuse strategies and knowledge sharing across projects.

• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to align technical decisions and resolve design trade-offs.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Electronics, Embedded Systems, Software or Mechatronics).

• Strong experience delivering embedded software or firmware in safety- or mission-critical industries such as defence, aerospace, transport, energy, or similar.

• Excellent coding skills in C/C++, ideally targeting bare-metal or real-time systems.

• Familiarity with microcontroller and DSP-based system design.

• Capable of interpreting system-level requirements and contributing to interface design and system integration.

• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a small, focused engineering team.

• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset when solving technical challenges.

Desirable (Not Essential):

• Exposure to simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) and model-based code generation.

• Familiarity with modern software tools such as JIRA or similar for task tracking.

• Experience using requirements management platforms like DOORS, Polarion, or Jama.

• Background in power electronics or working on systems involving electrical energy conversion.

• Systems test and validation experience in complex environments.

Additional Information:
Due to the nature of the work, all applicants must be eligible for relevant security clearances within the UK.

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer (Cloud Applications)

Location: Hybrid / Remote (Hemel Hempstead)

Salary: 100,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Eckoh is a market leader of Customer Engagement Security Solutions, supporting an international client base from our offices in the U.S. and the U.K. Eckoh is owned by Bridgepoint one of the world's leading private asset growth investors, with over $75 billion of assets under management.

Our mission is to set the standard for secure interactions between consumers and the world's leading brands. Our innovative products build trust and deliver value through exceptional experiences.

What do we do?

Eckoh's Customer Engagement Security Solutions help our clients to take payments and transact securely with their customers through all engagement channels. The solutions, which are delivered globally through our cloud platforms and protected by multiple patents, remove customer's sensitive personal and payment data from client's contact centres and IT environments. They provide merchants a simple and effective way to reduce the risk of fraud and data breaches, become compliant with security regulations, as well as enhancing their brand and increasing customer satisfaction.

The Role:

We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise in cloud-native application development, large-scale data systems, and modern AI technologies. This role goes beyond traditional engineering-you'll architect, design, and build intelligent, scalable systems that power innovative, user-facing products.

As the technical leader in a highly skilled team, you'll take ownership of designing distributed systems, APIs, and event processing platforms in a cloud-first environment, primarily on AWS. You'll collaborate across engineering and product to deliver high-performance software, working hands-on across the stack with languages like Node.js, Python, Nuxt, Vue and the range of AWS systems.

Key Functional Responsibilities:

Application & System Design:

• Architect and implement backend systems, APIs, and services using Node.js and Python
• Design systems that are scalable, reliable, and well-integrated with front-end applications (e.g., React, Nuxt, Vue)
• Collaborate closely with product teams to translate functional requirements into technical solutions

Cloud-Native Development:

• Design and deploy containerized services with Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service), focusing on scalability, resilience, and service orchestration
• Build cloud-native applications using AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, and EventBridge
• Develop robust CI/CD pipelines for applications running in EKS and serverless environments
• Embrace microservices and event-driven architecture patterns
• Implement logging, tracing, and observability practices from day one
• Contribute to the design and development of cloud-native data platforms that support real-time and batch processing

AI & LLM Enablement:

• Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to integrate AI/LLM capabilities into applications
• Build and expose intelligent APIs that leverage models from OpenAI, Hugging Face, Bedrock, or custom-trained models
• Support the lifecycle of AI features-from experimentation and fine-tuning to deployment and monitoring

Quality, Security & Scalability:

• Ensure applications follow best practices for security, fault tolerance, and performance
• Participate in peer code reviews, architectural discussions, and incident retrospectives
• Actively contribute to platform evolution and tech stack improvements

About you:

Required skills and qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional hands-on software engineering experience, ideally with a focus on cloud-first applications
• Strong coding skills in Node.js and Python
• Solid experience with AWS application services (Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, DynamoDB, etc.)
• Production experience deploying and managing containerized services on Amazon EKS
• Proven ability to design and build modern, API-driven systems in a scalable resilient cloud-based platform
• Experience developing or integrating data processing systems (batch or streaming) and working with large amounts of data.
• Exposure to integrating LLMs or other AI models in production environments and utilising to provide applications functionality and business benefit
• Proven experience designing and delivering applications and systems iteratively, with a focus on rapid, incremental delivery that drives tangible business value early and often.

Desirables:

• Experience with modern front-end frameworks and API integration (React, Vue, Angular)
• Familiarity with message-based architectures and tools like RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Kinesis
• Demonstrable experience building LLM backed systems and applications
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR) and how to apply them in software and cloud system design
• AWS certifications (e.g., Developer Associate, Data Analytics Specialty)

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV & Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Software Developer, Software Engineer, Systems Developer, Cloud Application Engineer, IT Developer, Coder, Modeller, System Coder, Python, may also be considered for this role.

Embedded Software Engineer

Inside IR35 I Hybrid I 12 Month Contract

Location: Stafforshire

Overview:
This is a hands-on technical role for an Embedded Software Engineer to play a key part in the design and implementation of software for advanced power systems. You'll act as the subject matter expert on embedded controls, supporting projects from concept through to validation, with significant input into hardware-software integration and system architecture.

Core Scope & Focus Areas:

• Lead the embedded software effort across several concurrent projects involving power conversion technologies.

• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and electronics engineers to define interfaces and shape system behaviour.

• Take ownership of controller development using microprocessors, DSPs, and microcontrollers, with an emphasis on real-time performance and reliability.

• Convert high-level system requirements into efficient, testable, low-level embedded code.

• Participate in system modelling, prototyping, hardware bring-up and test phases.

• Define and document communication interfaces with other system components.

• Challenge, refine and structure stakeholder requirements to improve development outcomes.

• Support integration testing, fault diagnosis, and product verification.

• Drive reuse strategies and knowledge sharing across projects.

• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to align technical decisions and resolve design trade-offs.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Electronics, Embedded Systems, Software or Mechatronics).

• Strong experience delivering embedded software or firmware in safety- or mission-critical industries such as defence, aerospace, transport, energy, or similar.

• Excellent coding skills in C/C++, ideally targeting bare-metal or real-time systems.

• Familiarity with microcontroller and DSP-based system design.

• Capable of interpreting system-level requirements and contributing to interface design and system integration.

• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a small, focused engineering team.

• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset when solving technical challenges.

Desirable (Not Essential):

• Exposure to simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) and model-based code generation.

• Familiarity with modern software tools such as JIRA or similar for task tracking.

• Experience using requirements management platforms like DOORS, Polarion, or Jama.

• Background in power electronics or working on systems involving electrical energy conversion.

• Systems test and validation experience in complex environments.

Additional Information:
Due to the nature of the work, all applicants must be eligible for relevant security clearances within the UK.

Embedded Software Engineer

Inside IR35 I Hybrid I 12 Month Contract

Location: Stafforshire

Overview:
This is a hands-on technical role for an Embedded Software Engineer to play a key part in the design and implementation of software for advanced power systems. You'll act as the subject matter expert on embedded controls, supporting projects from concept through to validation, with significant input into hardware-software integration and system architecture.

Core Scope & Focus Areas:

• Lead the embedded software effort across several concurrent projects involving power conversion technologies.

• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and electronics engineers to define interfaces and shape system behaviour.

• Take ownership of controller development using microprocessors, DSPs, and microcontrollers, with an emphasis on real-time performance and reliability.

• Convert high-level system requirements into efficient, testable, low-level embedded code.

• Participate in system modelling, prototyping, hardware bring-up and test phases.

• Define and document communication interfaces with other system components.

• Challenge, refine and structure stakeholder requirements to improve development outcomes.

• Support integration testing, fault diagnosis, and product verification.

• Drive reuse strategies and knowledge sharing across projects.

• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to align technical decisions and resolve design trade-offs.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Electronics, Embedded Systems, Software or Mechatronics).

• Strong experience delivering embedded software or firmware in safety- or mission-critical industries such as defence, aerospace, transport, energy, or similar.

• Excellent coding skills in C/C++, ideally targeting bare-metal or real-time systems.

• Familiarity with microcontroller and DSP-based system design.

• Capable of interpreting system-level requirements and contributing to interface design and system integration.

• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a small, focused engineering team.

• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset when solving technical challenges.

Desirable (Not Essential):

• Exposure to simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) and model-based code generation.

• Familiarity with modern software tools such as JIRA or similar for task tracking.

• Experience using requirements management platforms like DOORS, Polarion, or Jama.

• Background in power electronics or working on systems involving electrical energy conversion.

• Systems test and validation experience in complex environments.

Additional Information:
Due to the nature of the work, all applicants must be eligible for relevant security clearances within the UK.

Embedded Software Engineer

Inside IR35 I Hybrid I 12 Month Contract

Location: Stafforshire

Overview:
This is a hands-on technical role for an Embedded Software Engineer to play a key part in the design and implementation of software for advanced power systems. You'll act as the subject matter expert on embedded controls, supporting projects from concept through to validation, with significant input into hardware-software integration and system architecture.

Core Scope & Focus Areas:

• Lead the embedded software effort across several concurrent projects involving power conversion technologies.

• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and electronics engineers to define interfaces and shape system behaviour.

• Take ownership of controller development using microprocessors, DSPs, and microcontrollers, with an emphasis on real-time performance and reliability.

• Convert high-level system requirements into efficient, testable, low-level embedded code.

• Participate in system modelling, prototyping, hardware bring-up and test phases.

• Define and document communication interfaces with other system components.

• Challenge, refine and structure stakeholder requirements to improve development outcomes.

• Support integration testing, fault diagnosis, and product verification.

• Drive reuse strategies and knowledge sharing across projects.

• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to align technical decisions and resolve design trade-offs.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Electronics, Embedded Systems, Software or Mechatronics).

• Strong experience delivering embedded software or firmware in safety- or mission-critical industries such as defence, aerospace, transport, energy, or similar.

• Excellent coding skills in C/C++, ideally targeting bare-metal or real-time systems.

• Familiarity with microcontroller and DSP-based system design.

• Capable of interpreting system-level requirements and contributing to interface design and system integration.

• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a small, focused engineering team.

• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset when solving technical challenges.

Desirable (Not Essential):

• Exposure to simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) and model-based code generation.

• Familiarity with modern software tools such as JIRA or similar for task tracking.

• Experience using requirements management platforms like DOORS, Polarion, or Jama.

• Background in power electronics or working on systems involving electrical energy conversion.

• Systems test and validation experience in complex environments.

Additional Information:
Due to the nature of the work, all applicants must be eligible for relevant security clearances within the UK.

Are you confident developing with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems?

Do you have hands-on project experience delivering industrial automation or control systems from design to test?

Looking to join a respected engineering consultancy working across energy, utilities and industrial sectors on high-impact projects?

The Opportunity
A respected engineering consultancy is looking for a talented Software Engineer to join their Chesterfield team. This is a key project delivery role within their automation and controls division, focused on delivering robust, high-quality software and systems for large-scale industrial environments.

We would also welcome applications from these industries: energy, water, manufacturing, food & beverage, and life sciences.

This role would suit candidates working in these roles: Control Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer, Automation Engineer, SCADA Engineer, Industrial Software Engineer, Process Control Engineer, Systems Integrator, Electrical Controls Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Commissioning Engineer.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Deliver core modules of industrial software projects, such as PLC coding, SCADA configuration, or system testing.
li>Follow direction from project leads to ensure tasks are completed on time and to standard.
• Maintain a strong focus on technical quality and compliance throughout project phases.
• Work to company-defined processes and quality management frameworks.
• Flag potential technical challenges, risks or scope changes early
• Promote reuse and consistency in control system design by adopting modular development approaches
• Contribute to technical documentation, including system specs, test protocols and installation records
• Support pre-installation build and test (FAT) and post-installation commissioning (SAT)
• Participate in on-site activities including surveys, installation and testing when required
• Uphold safe working practices and support a proactive safety culture across the team

You will have the following qualifications and experience

• Solid track record in the design, development and testing of automation and control systems
• Proficient in Siemens S7 PLC programming and WinCC SCADA configuration
• Familiar with control panel layouts, site wiring practices and instrumentation
• HND/HNC or Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Control Systems Engineering
• Eligible for or already hold UK SC (Security Clearance)

Get in touch now
If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, then apply now or contact Matt Kidd.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
 
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

Embedded Software Engineer - Hybrid - 2 days per week in Bristol

We're looking for a mid level Embedded Software Engineer to join a consultancy team. You'll work across a broad range of projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality embedded solutions for our clients.

Your Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of software development experience
• Strong embedded programming skills in C/C++
• Familiarity with embedded systems (e.g. STM32, CubeMX)
• Experience with embedded OSs such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or Embassy
• Solid understanding of communication protocols: I2C, UART, SPI, Bluetooth LE

Desirable:

• Exposure to languages such as Python, JavaScript, Swift, Java, etc.
• GUI development with Qt, TouchGFX, Crank
• Familiarity with tools like Git, Jira, Confluence
• Ability to work across the full tech stack, from hardware to UI

Please reach out if you have any questions at all!

Embedded Software Engineer - Hybrid - 2 days per week in Bristol