Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year Requirements: 5 years software development experience 2 years experience with both C# and C 1 year managing a software team using Agile methodologies Strong knowledge of version control systems (Git/SVN) Experience developing C applications in Linux using makefiles and GCC Strong experience with Visual Studio IDEs Experience developing WPF applications for Windows Firmware programming experience (or willingness to learn) Microprocessor C programming Device communications via USB, Serial, or Ethernet Experience with multi-project solutions in Visual Studio Image processing knowledge Exposure to IT systems, business systems, or website support Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Software Team within an Agile development environment Deliver software across the full SDLC, from concept through to release and support Design, develop, and test new functionality for Linkams software platforms Maintain and improve existing and legacy software products Ensure solutions are well-structured, testable, and production-ready Investigate, diagnose, and resolve software bugs Support customer technical queries where required Deliver projects in line with agreed schedules and business priorities Technologies: C# Ethernet Firmware Git Support Linux SVN Visual Studio WPF Windows More: At Linkam Scientific Instruments, we are proud to be a world leader in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced scientific instrumentation. Our products help researchers analyze a wide range of materials, and we prioritize engineering quality. Our teams are located in Salfords, UK, and The Netherlands, supporting a global customer base while fostering a close-knit, engineering-led culture. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance, a group pension plan, private healthcare, and additional facilities to support a healthy work-life balance. This role is a unique opportunity to lead and influence software development in an innovation-driven environment. last updated 4 week of 2026