Principal Software Engineer

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/

Position: Principal Software Engineer

Previous experience: Experience in software development, ideally with a focus on C#, .NET Core, and Azure-based solutions.

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom – Hybrid (3 days at the office)

Employment type: Full-time regular (flexible working options available)

Benefits: Competitive salary; flexible benefits fund which can be utilised against over 20 benefits; pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution; life insurance; income protection insurance; 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); 3 days paid volunteering

The job 

To work as part of AVEVA’s Cloud Platform team to research, design and implement AVEVA’s cloud platform using Microsoft Azure. We are looking for developers with a proven record of successfully implementing complex technical solutions. While prior experience of cloud development will be an advantage, this is also an opportunity to move into cloud development for talented developers who wish to move into the cloud.

Key responsibilities

• To design and develop cutting edge, highly available and scalable features
• To maintain and grow your knowledge in an environment of rapidly changing technology
• To promote cloud technologies and practices throughout AVEVA
• To demonstrate and promote secure practices
• To work as part of an agile development team

Ideal experience

It is expected that the successful candidate will possess the following skills:

• Proven strong design and coding skills with a reputation for delivering quality results quickly
• Knowledge of Developing using Microservice/Service Oriented Architectures
• REST API Design Principles
• Experience developing in multiple languages. We primarily use C# .NET.
• An understanding of database design

Great skills to have

• Cloud development, especially AWS or Microsoft Azure
• Kubernetes
• Web development using Angular or equivalent
• CI/CD and infrastructure as code
• Serverless development using AWS Lambda or ASP.NET Core API Apps
• Thirst for learning and the confidence to put the learning into practice straight away
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Be both highly motivated and motivating
• Enjoy working in a fast and dynamic environment
• Adaptable and flexible
• A strong desire to own and solve challenges
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

Recent Solutions include these Azure technologies

• App Services and Function Apps
• Kubernetes
• API Management
• FrontDoor
• Cosmos Db
• Data Explorer
• Event Grid
• Blob Storage
• Application Insights

The team you’ll join

“Our team is doing some of the most exciting work at AVEVA: working on our developing cloud services to enable customers to collaborate using AVEVA Engineering authoring tools across the globe. I’m biased, but I think we also have some of the nicest and most talented people in the company. “

R&D at AVEVA

Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.

Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us!

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws,  include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
 
Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.