Job Specifications
Software Developer/Team Leader
AWE/AMT
Location: Abington, Cambridge (Hybrid)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: Competitive
Job profile: Senior Engineer/ Team Leader
Closing Date: 19 November 2025
Reference number: JR100669
Note: Candidates may be offered and interviewed prior to the closing date but the role will be open for a minimum of seven days, we advise you to apply for this position as early as possible in the recruitment process before the closing date.
Description of role:
We are currently seeking to expand our in-house software capability, and a vacancy has arisen for role of full stack software developer (C#, .NET, React). We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our small team of developers. The right candidate for this role will be passionate, driven, and product-focused, with excellent communication skills and proven experience delivering commercial projects.
Working independently and as part of a team, your role will be to design, build, and maintain software solutions for the web, while also helping to maintain our existing desktop products – Though previous desktop experience is not essential for this role.
You will work closely with the product owner to turn user requirements into new and bespoke features using agile development methodologies and contribute towards the future direction of our software products.
A desire for further technical and professional advancement would be considered favourably, and candidates should demonstrate innovation and creativity with a genuine desire to explore new and emerging technologies. For the right candidate the role offers the route to a team leader/manager position.
TWI software supports a diverse range of industries with a primary focus on Power Generation, construction and aerospace.
Essential skills:
Strong knowledge of React, Typescript, CSS, and front-end web development.
Strong knowledge of C#, SQL, database design, and .NET Core REST API.
Familiarity with version control tools (Git).
Experience designing scalable software using recognised patterns.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proactive approach to process improvement and adopting new technologies.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities under pressure.
Highly desirable:
Experience developing software for the Windows desktop (WPF, WinForms).
Familiarity with unit testing frameworks.
Knowledge of issue tracking systems (JIRA) and agile methodologies.
TickIT+ experience
Experience in documenting and formalising requirements, including creating user stories, use cases, process flow diagrams, or wireframes.
Proven success in a client-facing role, managing demanding stakeholders and steering requirements through the development lifecycle.
For further details, please click on the Job Description link below:
https://www.twi-global.com/pdfs/careers/JR100669-JD-Software-Developer-PL.pdf
Travel:
This position may require occasional travel both in the UK and abroad.
About us:
TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.
We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.
If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.
Diversity statement:
TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices attracting, develop and retain the best talent.
Inclusion:
We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.
Why work for TWI?
We offer a competitive salary, generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary), holiday (25 days + 8 bank holiday’s), private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant, onsite gym, day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability), onsite parking and more.
We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.
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About the Company
TWI is a global leader in technology engineering providing research and consultancy to its Members. Respected for its expertise, professionalism, impartiality and confidentiality, TWI works with the most influential companies worldwide across all industry sectors. A Member company benefits from TWI's specialist knowledge in structural integrity and corrosion management, materials testing, NDT, failure investigation, welding and joining technologies, materials processing and training.
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