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Software Developer

Lucid Support Services LtdPeterborough, Cambridgeshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 29 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to drive software development modernization and contribute to a dynamic toolchain and verification environment, perfect for problem-solvers who enjoy process improvement. You'll develop valuable automation and software solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to enhance efficiency and quality.

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Temporary/Casual
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Software Developer

Location: Peterborough (Fully Onsite)

Duration: 12 months +

Role Overview:

An exciting long-term opportunity has arisen for a Software Developer, to join our Peterborough based customer. You will be joining a team driving the modernisation of software development tools, processes and infrastructure. Working within a Toolchain & Verification environment, you will develop software and automation solutions that improve the efficiency, quality and traceability of the software development life cycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys problem-solving, process improvement and working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop software tools, applications, scripts and automation solutions to support software and control systems development.
  • Translate business, user and engineering requirements into practical software solutions.
  • Design, build, test, debug and document software using modern development methodologies.
  • Support the automation of development, validation and testing workflows.
  • Contribute to the modernisation of software development toolchains and associated infrastructure.
  • Assist with platform integration and the improvement of software engineering processes.
  • Work with version control systems, automated build processes and development environments.
  • Collaborate closely with software developers, engineers and testing teams to improve quality, efficiency and development effectiveness.
  • Support CI/CD initiatives and continuous improvement programmes where appropriate.
  • Maintain clear technical documentation and communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Experience:

  • Strong software development and coding experience.
  • Commercial experience with C# and/or Python.
  • Experience using Git version control.
  • Ability to gather, analyse and translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Experience building, testing and debugging software applications.
  • Understanding of software engineering best practices including version control, code review & testing.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
  • Experience working with software development toolchains.
  • Exposure to automation platforms and workflow automation.
  • Experience within engineering, manufacturing, aerospace or telecommunications environments.
  • Familiarity with Visual Studio, VS Code, GitHub Copilot and automated testing frameworks.
  • Interest in software development environment modernisation and digital transformation initiatives.

If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application.

If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.

Skills

Azure
C#
Git
Python

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