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Software / Firmware Engineer
Location: Canterbury
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
We are seeking a Software/Firmware Engineer to join our engineering team, contributing to the development, enhancement, and testing of new technology-driven products. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full software lifecycle and is confident creating structured, high-quality code within a collaborative environment.
What you’ll be doing:
- Working on embedded software and application-level development as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team
- Translating requirements into robust technical solutions and developing firmware/software to support new product functions
- Producing essential technical documentation including specifications, manuals, instructions, and test procedures
- Developing implementation strategies for new features and changes
- Maintaining clear, organised records of design work
- Ensuring all work aligns with internal quality processes and standards
- Supporting other engineering activities when required
What we’re looking for:
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Strong experience with C# and .NET application development
- Experience with C or C++ is beneficial
- Exposure to Android development (e.g., Xamarin) is advantageous but not essential
- Confident working through the full software lifecycle – design, documentation, development, testing, maintenance
- Familiarity with structured design methodologies such as UML
- Experience working within project teams
- Strong ability to interpret and translate requirements into practical solutions
- Excellent attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement
- Able to manage your own workload and meet agreed timescales
- Strong problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of electronics or verification/testing processes is advantageous
If you’re a motivated engineer who enjoys creating reliable, high-quality software and firmware solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
CV’s in word format to be sent to (url removed)
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.
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If this role isn’t for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
