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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Platform Recruitment
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Python (Programming Language), Modbus, Software Maintenance, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Cloud Integration
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2915863151-2

## About the Role

If you have an electronics or engineering background and have developed strong software skills along the way, this role was written for you., * Engineering or electronics background

 * Strong software development skills in C#, Python and/or JavaScript
 * Hands-on experience with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, Modbus or CAN
 * Comfortable reading schematics and using electronics tools such as multimeters and logic analysers
 * Experience working with PCBs and electronic instruments
 * Familiarity with IoT platforms and cloud integration

## Description

You will play a key role across the full product lifecycle, developing and maintaining software platforms in C#, Python, and JavaScript for world-class gas detection instruments. You'll be writing the software that talks directly to hardware via UART, SPI, and I2C, building automated test jig software for the production floor, and working closely with a talented team of electronic, embedded, and mechanical engineers.


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