Software Engineer

Salary: £29,000 - 40,000 per year

Requirements:

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in C# development in a multi-threaded environment
• Experience building UI and underlying business-logic layers
• Practical experience with Core C# .NET technology for GUI development
• Practical experience with XAML and MVVM, XML and XSLT
• Experience with Entity Framework Core and SQL
• Experience with mocking frameworks such as Moq
• Good understanding of software development using TDD
• Strong numerical skills
• Experience designing and developing software architectures
• Experience with control software for hardware systems and/or building simulators
• Understanding of X-Ray inspection and materials testing is desirable
• C++ development in a multi-threaded environment is desirable
• Experience of tool-to-factory host communication and understanding of standards including SECS/GEM is desirable

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain machine control software for Nordson Dage tools
• Work with cross-functional engineering teams
• Document software designs and instructions for use
• Support and debug field issues
• Participate in code reviews and code audits
• Transfer code into volume manufacture
• Mentor less experienced software engineers
• Stay up to date on the latest software techniques and trends
• Carry out any other reasonable duties

Technologies:

• C#
• Hardware
• Support
• LESS
• MVVM
• SQL
• TDD
• XML
• UX UI Design
• ASP.NET

More:

We are Nordson Test & Inspection, a global leader in world-class metrology equipment and inspection systems. We are based in Colchester, UK, and offer a full-time software engineering role on our AXM team. You will work on-site with our engineering and hardware teams in a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on machine control software and complex hardware-software interaction problems. We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development. Our benefits include a company healthcare scheme after a 3-month probationary period, a group personal pension plan with 4% minimum employee contribution and 6% employer contribution after probation, and 25 days of annual holiday plus public holidays. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace and invest in our teams to help build skills and advance careers.

last updated 36 week of 2026