Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Central Manchester + Hybrid Work from Home

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

About Them: Our client is a dynamic and innovative software company based in the heart of Manchester. They specialize in the development of a host of interesting software solutions for multiple industry sectors using the open-source technology stack. Their solutions can be seen to be used by clients in the automotive, IoT, automation, financial and MedTech industries.

Role Overview: They are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their growing team. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that meet their clients’ needs. If you are passionate about technology and enjoy solving complex problems, they want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and develop software solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure optimal performance.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in software development in Linux
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python or Rust
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

What They Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Regular team-building events and activities.

How to Apply: If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a forward-thinking company, please send your CV and a cover letter to Laurence Powell at KO2 Recruitment today.

Position: Software Engineer

Location: Manchester
Salary: Up to £60,000

The Role:

As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge software solutions that power embedded systems across various industries. You will work with a dynamic team of engineers, collaborating closely on projects that leverage Linux-based systems, open-source technologies, and modern programming languages like C/C++ and Python. If you’re passionate about open-source technology and enjoy solving complex problems, this role is for you.

The Company:

Join a leading design agency in the heart of Manchester, where creativity meets technology. We specialize in delivering innovative software solutions using open-source technologies. Their team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and they are looking for talented Software Engineers to help them continue to innovation and deliver exceptional results for their diverse range of clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Software Development: Design and develop embedded software solutions using C/C++, Python, and other open-source technologies.
• Linux Systems: Work on the development and customization of Linux-based systems for various embedded applications.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, design specifications, and implementation plans.
• Troubleshooting: Debug and resolve software and hardware issues, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in code reviews, contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, and stay updated on emerging technologies.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Programming Languages: Proficient in C/C++ and Python.
• Linux Expertise: Strong experience with Linux operating systems and open-source technologies.
• Embedded Software: Experience in developing embedded software solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Desirable Skills:

• Industry Experience: Experience working on projects in industries such as IoT, automotive, or consumer electronics.
• Open-Source Contributions: Involvement in open-source projects or contributions to the community.

What is on Offer:

• Competitive Salary: A competitive salary package, reflective of your skills and experience.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Innovative Projects: The chance to work on exciting projects with cutting-edge technology.

Apply Now: Contact Laurence Powell at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd for more information and to apply.

Mechanical Design Engineer, Medical Device, £50,000 – £60,000

A Medical Device business who are leaders in the design and development of a medical device are recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for a unique role that will ensure the Mechanical Engineer really does feel they are truly “making a difference.” The company’s device will increase the survival rates of hospital patients by opening the window of success for complex operating procedures. The current way that the medical industry works in this area is very limited in the fact that the devices on the market are either very basic and only allow a very small window to save a life or are huge, heavy, cumbersome devises that is very limiting due to the aforementioned.

The Medical Device our client is looking for the Mechanical Engineer to work on allows a “softer” approach to treatment, limiting damage to other areas of the patient’s body, its patented technology uses a gas-based system, ensuring that the procedure is “perfect” working in the right temperature conditions and does not allow the metabolism of other areas of the body to slow or be starved of oxygen.

The Medical Device business are looking to release their product into the USA initially due to the opportunities in that market place with a view to then focus on the UK. The key selling points for this Medical Device are size, cost and window of opportunity for patients being cared for. The technology is patented and cannot be copied, the novel gas based system means that this Medical Device is the only one available that can work with some of the most delicate areas of the body. The businesses mantra is for the democratisation of complex procedures ensuring that the procedure is available to more patients.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be designing all aspects of the mechanical engineering of the device which is essentially a large box with intelligent features, hence the knowledge of moulding techniques, different plastics, strengths rigidity is what the Mechanical Engineer will need to be working on.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the IP is brought inhouse and can understand quickly and own designs going forward, choosing the materials and the plastics, whilst working with the knowledge that some of the plastics designed will be retained, some disposed of, some will need to be wiped down and cleaned with harsh chemicals. As a result strong polymer and mouldings experience is needed for this role, this opportunity would really suit someone with one or two businesses on their CV and looking for the next step to really take ownership of a complex medical device looking to launch a prototype to the market in October. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be the only Mechanical Engineer in the company and hence will have a lot of responsibility and will enjoy taking ownership and  looking to take responsibility and make the next step in their career.

Some of the skills the Mechanical Engineer will need are below, you do not need all the skills listed below

Skills Required:

1. 5+ years Mechanical Design experience
2. 3D CAD Design skills
3. Plastic Injection Moulding experience. Comfortable working with tool makers. Polymers experience.
4. Designed products that enclose Electronics
5. Good materials knowledge
6. Comfortable working within a multi-disciplined R&D team
7. Comfortable working on fast moving product developments
8. Experience with Solidworks or another “meaty” CAD package

This is a Manchester based vacancy located on the Manchester Science Park which is hybrid 3 days on site in Manchester and 2 from home.

The salary on offer is between £50,000 – £60,000

If you are interested in this vacancy please contact Andrew Knight from KO2 Recruitment.

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Chorley + Hybrid Work from Home

Salary: Up to £55,000

The Role: An exciting new role has now been created for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our clients growing Engineering team in the Chorley area. The successful candidate will have the chance to work throughout the full design life cycle and see the designs through to onsite manufacture. You will be joining a growing design team of likeminded engineers (electronics, test and software) working towards the design and development of a host of cutting-edge solutions for the automotive sector.

Keys Skills and Experience Required:

• Embedded C
• Bare metal development
• ARM microcontrollers – STM, NXP etc
• Serial protocols – Canbus, Linbus, I2C etc

This role will best suit an embedded engineer with a relevant degree qualification and several years industry experience in a similar role where you have contributed to the full design life cycle. You will consider yourself a strong problem solver and enjoy the challenges that come with designing new software solutions and performing upgrades on legacy products.

Desirable skills and Experience:

• C++ programming
• Automotive industry experience
• Embedded hardware and hardware/software integration

Please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd to discuss this role in further detail and apply today with an up-to-date CV.