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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Applications Engineer - **Company:** Mode Labs - **Location:** Oxford, UK - **Salary:** £34,000.0 - £40,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Cloud Database, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Data Integrity, DevOps, Design of User Interfaces, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Beta Testing, Scripting, Bug Reporting, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=58452940aa5550da ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software development?, We aim to build a diverse, collaborative and cross-functional team with a passion for root-cause analysis and solving complex technical problems. We are looking for capable and motivated hires with a high level of technical and practical expertise in production-quality software. A background in software for instrument control or non-web-based UI/UX is desirable., * A degree or equivalent industrial experience in computer science or electronic engineering. * A technical background in software development for instrumentation (scientific instruments and/or internet-of-things devices). * Relevant industrial experience in the development of production-level software for user interfaces (UI/UX) and data management and display. * Some experience of working with software users, e.g. writing manuals and standard-operating procedures, or handling feature requests of bug reports. * Working knowledge of Python, SQL and scripting languages (e.g. bash, PowerShell, etc.). * An aptitude for delivering high-quality software which not only works now, but which will be maintainable in production for several years ahead. * Adaptability and a proactive mindset suitable for working in a start-up. Desirable Characteristics Ideal candidates will show experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas: * Some experience of working with DevOps systems (e.g. automated testing, handling an issue tracker for a team, etc.). * Broader technical areas for future growth in the role. Any of: after-sales user support, cloud-based data security and scalability, or Geographical Information Systems (GIS) ## Description As Software Applications Engineer, you will build software solutions for Mode Labs' core platform technology. You will work to develop and improve our software for control and user-interfacing of a scientific analysis instrument. You will be working within an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers bringing our first product from prototype through beta testing to commercial release. Within the technical team, you will: * Take a major role in the development of our core instrumentation software, which involves hardware control, user interfaces and displays, and database management. * Contribute to the deployment, testing and support of our software for beta-test and production-scale instruments. * Employ and support best software-engineering practices (CI/CD, automated testing, information security, data integrity, bug/issue tracking). * Work closely with the rest of the technical team to ensure that the software meets requirements and functions well for the users. * Provide concise technical project plans and reporting of progress. ## Related Videos - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [JavaScript? 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