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Looking for a role where your work genuinely matters? This is your chance to join a close-knit engineering team building software that powers world-class scientific instruments. These systems help researchers push the boundaries of physics and materials science and you'll play a key part in making that happen. If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across disciplines, and want to see your code make a real impact, this could be the perfect fit. What you'll do 🛠️ Own the lifecycle: Design, develop, and maintain software for precision instruments. 50% coding, 25% documentation, 25% coordination. Build clean solutions: Write modern C++ and Python in a Linux environment, delivering robust, maintainable code. Collaborate widely: Work with engineers, technicians, manufacturing teams, and scientists to turn business requirements into technical solutions. Hardware integration: Interface with programmable instruments and ensure smooth hardware/software interaction. Test and validate: Create and run unit and integration tests to guarantee reliability. Lead by influence: Mentor junior engineers and contribute technical input during design reviews. What you'll bring 🧠 Strong experience in C++ and Python for complex systems. Solid Linux development background. Proven ability to deliver maintainable, high-performance software. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or equivalent practical experience. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across multiple teams. Strong experience in translating business requirements into technical solutions. Working arrangement 🧭 Hybrid: 3 days on-site in Oxford, with early finish Fridays (1pm). Expect hands-on collaboration in the lab for hardware integration and testing. Salary & Benefits 🎁 Up to £68,000 plus bonus scheme. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. Pension contribution and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for career development in a growing, technology-led business. 📩 Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Locations: Gloucester, Bristol, Chippenham, Reading, London, Leatherhead, Leicester, Manchester CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. Due to the secure nature of the role, we are only able to progress applicants who are a sole UK National and who currently hold SC clearance or are eligible to obtain SC clearance. We are looking for senior, mid-level developers to join the team and support us in creating mission critical solutions for our exciting range of projects and programmes within the space and defence domain.