Job Title: Principal Software Engineer
Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to take ownership of modernising one of our most sophisticated process optimisation platforms. In this role you will modernise a mature, high‑performance C++ codebase, transition it into a scalable, cloud‑ready architecture, and shape the next generation of industrial software used by organisations worldwide. This is a hands‑on opportunity that combines architectural leadership with deep hands‑on software development and mentorship of a distributed Agile team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the migration and modernisation of legacy C++ systems into .NET‑based, cloud‑enabled services across Linux and Windows environments.
* Own system and component architecture from high‑ and low‑level design through to production delivery.
* Establish and uphold engineering standards including code quality, TDD, and CI/CD practices.
* Ensure cybersecurity compliance across both legacy and modernised systems.
* Mentor and develop engineers within a distributed Agile Scrum team.
* Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, science, and infrastructure stakeholders.
* Contribute to technical roadmap planning and architectural decision‑making.
Essential Requirements
* Proven hands‑on experience with C++ and .NET (C#) in production environments.
* Experience designing and deploying services across Linux and Windows.
* Solid understanding of cloud‑based architectures, distributed systems, and microservices.
* Strong grounding in OOP, design patterns, and software architecture principles.
* Demonstrable track record of modernising or evolving legacy codebases.
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, and Git.
* Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.
* Ability to produce clear system design documentation.
Desired Skills and Competencies
* Background in high‑performance computing (HPC) or numerical methods.
* Experience in scientific, industrial, or engineering software domains.
* Prior experience leading or mentoring engineers in distributed teams.
* Strong analytical thinking and structured problem‑solving.
* Familiarity with cybersecurity practices in regulated or industrial software contexts.
Benefits
* Flexible benefits fund.
* Emergency leave days; adoption leave.
* 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
* Pension, life cover, private medical insurance.
* Parental leave; education assistance program.
* Hybrid working model; employees expected to be in the local office three days a week.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
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