Skills

Communication Version Control Test Problem-solving Machine Learning Programming Back-end Development Software Development software testing

Job Specifications

Software Engineer

Digital Transit Limited

Lancaster, England, United Kingdom (On-site / Hybrid by agreement)

Full-time

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

The Role

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our engineering team in Lancaster. You will design, develop, and maintain software systems used in railway and critical infrastructure engineering, working primarily on back-end and analytical components.

The role involves hands-on development, integration, testing, and collaboration with engineers and researchers to deliver robust, maintainable software aligned with system-level requirements.

What You’ll Do
Develop and maintain back-end software solutions
Design and integrate software components within larger systems
Write clean, testable, and well-documented code
Debug, test, and verify software performance and reliability
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
What We’re Looking For
Strong computer science fundamentals and problem-solving skills
Experience in software development, particularly back-end development
Good understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP)
Familiarity with version control and software testing practices
Clear communication and ability to work effectively in a team
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline
Experience or interest in machine learning or data-driven systems is a plus
About Us

Digital Transit Limited is a UK-based railway technology company specialising in systems engineering, safety, cybersecurity, and advanced software solutions. We combine deep railway domain knowledge with modern techniques such as machine learning and digital simulation to improve the resilience and efficiency of critical infrastructure.

About the Company

Digital Transit Limited is a railway technology business that specialises in systems engineering and product development using powerful state of the art tools such as machine learning. Digital Transit's mission is to utilise railway data and cutting edge technology to improve system resilience and efficiency, via data science, digital simulation and a deep railway domain knowledge. Know more