Software Engineer (AWS, Python, C#/C++, CFD/FEA)

HAYS Specialist Recruitment
Oxford, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£45,000 – £68,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £68,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
7 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexible working hours Pension with 9% employer contribution Private healthcare covering dental & health screening Company share options Local discount schemes including gym membership Parking on site

Software Engineer (AWS, Python, C#/C++, CFD/FEA)
Oxford - 3-4 days per week in office.
£45000 - £68000 + Package.

- Must have a Computing/STEM Degree (2:1 or higher).
- Can work in their Oxford head office 3-4 days week.
- Must have experience with AWS / Distributed Computing and Applied/Mechanical Engineering

Your new company
You'll be joining a cutting-edge engineering and technology organisation that has grown rapidly in the UK, now pushing into global markets. Formed by world leading experts in science/software the business is redefining how high performance components/instruments are designed.

This role would essentially suit someone with a passion for Mechanical Engineering/Physical Modelling with commercial Software Development experience - you must have written production grade code in C#, C++ or Python for application development (not web apps or embedded) and an interest in pushing Machine Learning over time.

Crucially we are looking for experience with AWS Cloud / Distributed Computing to be considered.

Your new role
In this role you'll be tackling engineering challenges that most organisations simply can't touch and building proprietary software that makes a difference in the world. You will thrive in an environment where new challenges appear daily and innovation is the expectation.

Your role will involve developing core modules within the Engineering design platform, and integrating modules into a cloud compute environment for a team that runs Agile. You'll wrap commercial simulation tools, integrate everything into automated workflows and help streamline complex engineering processes through high quality automation. The right person will be motivated and hungry to solve first-of-their-kind challenges.

With the rapid expansion and new investment into the company it's an exciting time to be joining with solid progression opportunities. You're also safe in the knowledge the future is bright as their customer list boasts some of the worlds leading tech, automotive, aerospace and engineering brands.

What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for candidates with a Bachelors, Masters or PhD Degree in a STEM or Computing discipline - ideally from a Russell Group University.

We need 2-8 years proficiency working in a commercial Software Engineering role/team using either C#, C++ or Python. Ideally you'll have worked with Vue/Django, JavaScript/Typescript.

You should have Distributed Computing experience, ideally in an AWS environment and working with Cloud Architecture to apply for this role. this will be supported by a mix of Kubernetes cluster experience, PostgreSQL and Linux platform background.

You'll have a strong knowledge of software design patterns and modern engineering principles and clear communication/interpersonal skills are a must for working closely with internal teams. Experience to help guide the team and confidently push back when needed is essential.

Experience in a Mechanical Engineering environment will stand out with some exposure to Computional Fluid Dynamics (CFD) or Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

What you'll get in return
The company offers 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working hours, a pension with a 9% employer contribution, private healthcare covering dental & health screening. There are company share options and a huge collection of local discount schemes including gym membership and there is parking on site.

What you need to do now
To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director on .

At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology.

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