Software Developer

Salary: £45,000 - 55,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require a masters degree in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• We require a demonstrable track record in software design, implementation, and validation, with more than 3 years of professional experience.
• We require proficiency in Python.
• We require proficiency in version control systems such as Git.
• We require strong self-motivation and the ability to drive development work independently.
• We require excellent oral and written communication skills.
• We require the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, data scientists, engineers, and domain experts, translating requirements into working software across multiple concurrent projects.
• We would prefer experience with geospatial libraries and tools such as GDAL and QGIS.
• We would prefer experience with structured SQL and/or unstructured MongoDB databases.
• We would prefer experience with Python-based deep learning libraries such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• We would prefer experience programming in other languages such as C++, JavaScript, or CSS.
• We would prefer experience with Amazon Web Services or similar cloud platforms.
• We would prefer experience working in an Agile environment using tools such as JIRA or Trello.
• We would prefer a driving licence that permits driving within the UK.
• We require at least 3 years of experience in Software Development or Software Engineering.
• We require the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• We require the ability to work on-site in Lincoln.

Responsibilities:

• We design, develop, validate, and deploy software across a range of agri-tech projects, contributing components as required.
• We create software for data collection prototypes and applications for data annotation.
• We ensure data integrity by maintaining data storage systems, developing cloud-based data processing pipelines, and performing regular data cleaning and validation.
• We present insightful results clearly and scientifically through presentations, reports, and technical papers.
• We keep up to date with developments in software development and computer vision, with emphasis on agri-tech applications.
• We represent B-hive Innovations at external events such as conferences and trade shows, and help communicate project results to peers and members of the agricultural industry, including farmers.
• We deliver software in line with milestones and project deliverables.
• We work closely with researchers, engineers, data scientists, and domain experts to scope, prioritise, and deliver software solutions.
• We translate loosely defined or evolving requirements into practical solutions.
• We disseminate progress and results internally, in external project meetings, and at conferences, trade shows, or other events.
• We follow health and safety standards and company policies.
• We attend monthly reviews and any training or development required to enhance our skills and meet business needs.
• We carry out any other duties that may reasonably be requested and treat colleagues fairly, without bias, and with respect.

Technologies:

• Cloud
• CSS
• Computer Vision
• Embedded
• Git
• Hive
• JIRA
• JavaScript
• Machine Learning
• MongoDB
• PyTorch
• Python
• SQL
• TensorFlow
• Web
• Support
• Linux

More:

We are recruiting a full-time Software Developer to join our team in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK for a 24-month contract with the potential to become permanent. The role is based in person and offers a salary of £45,000-£55,000 per annum depending on experience, along with benefits including casual dress, company events, company pension, free flu jabs, free parking, life insurance, on-site parking, private medical insurance, and sick pay. We work on innovative research projects focused on agricultural challenges, including crop annotation, crop insights platforms, and embedded pest monitoring systems using computer vision. The role reports to our Senior Machine Learning Engineer and involves close collaboration with external collaborators and stakeholders.

last updated 34 week of 2026