Job Title: Software Developer
Location: Redruth, Cornwall, UK
Location Type: Hybrid (3/2 office/home)
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology
Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national
industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of
steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid
technologies.

When you join us, you
will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in
challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to
help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.

Job Summary:

Join our software team, focusing on high quality embedded systems development, and create the next generation of devices for pharmaceutical manufacturing and beyond. You’ll have the opportunity to work spanning many interesting layers of abstraction, from bare metal embedded and motor control, to networking and application development.

Key Responsibilities:

Architect, develop and debug embedded software, predominantly in C++ for ARM Cortex-M
Facilitate software development for the integration of embedded systems with customer and assembly line desktop applications, automated testing systems, and each other
Support the continual improvement of our agile and highly collaborative, best-practice development processes

Key Responsibilities:

Software Design and Development:

Design, code, test, and debug software solutions for both embedded systems and application software.
Collaborate with the development team to create efficient and maintainable code that meets project requirements.

Embedded Systems Development:

Develop software for embedded systems, understanding hardware-software interactions and real-time constraints.
Work with microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, motor control, comms and other embedded components.
STM based controllers and Linux experience with building bespoke C/C++ solutions.

Application Software Development:

Contribute to the development of user interfaces, application logic, and backend systems for desktop, mobile, or web applications.
Ensure application software aligns with user requirements and provides a positive user experience.
Desktop and CLI solutions for internal and customer use as well as automation to interface and test product.

Integration and Problem Solving:

Optimize code for performance, memory usage, and efficiency in both embedded and application software.
Identify and resolve software bottlenecks.
Diagnose and create solutions for issues around design requirements.

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:

Work closely with electronics engineers, design engineers, manufacturing engineers, business analysts, product managers, and quality assurance teams to understand requirements and deliver software that meets stakeholder expectations.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Testing and Quality Assurance:

Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and system tests to ensure the reliability and functionality of both embedded and application software.
Provide input on creating and maintaining testable and auditable solutions.
Collaborate with QA teams to identify and address software defects.

Documentation:

Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, API documentation, and code documentation.
Ensure documentation is comprehensive and accessible to other team members.

Skills/Experience:

Essential Skills

Experience with version control systems (Git).
Knowledge of agile development methodologies.
Familiarity with software development tools and IDEs, debugging and prototyping.
Use of build tools and pipelines in embedded Linux or vendor specific toolchains.
Understanding of cybersecurity considerations in embedded and application software in safety critical environments.
Some familiarity with networking and protocols for control Comms such as Profinet, E/IP etc…

Preferred Skills

Experience with version control systems (Git).
Knowledge of agile development methodologies.
Familiarity with software development tools and IDEs, debugging and prototyping.
Use of build tools and pipelines in embedded Linux or vendor specific toolchains.
Understanding of cybersecurity considerations in embedded and application software in safety critical environments.
Some familiarity with networking and protocols for control Comms such as Profinet, E/IP etc…

At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package, including:

A competitive salary
Flexible working arrangements
A generous holiday allowance
Three days’ paid volunteering leave
Life assurance
Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group
We are passionate
about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be
themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive
teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across
social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities,
abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and
everything else that makes us human and unique.

We want everyone to
be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for
flexible working.

We know that
everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a
range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These
include

Gender-neutral parental leave
15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more

Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.

We are also a
Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this
scheme, please select this option in our application form.

We are an
equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse
workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

If you
require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Company
Overview
At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we
are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace
where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in
manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the
life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products,
including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use
applications.

Our shared Purpose is to
create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more
efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role
in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as
diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power
Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we
provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in
daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!

Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides
our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our
colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers,
communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly
equitable working environment where everyone feels included.

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