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Novanta

Senior Software Engineer

LocationStockport, United Kingdom
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJun 11, 2026 · 4mo ago
Verified live6h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have6
Degree in Computer Science, Physics or similar discipline
Strong experience in C# and .NET 6 or later
Ability to create UML documentation
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Clear communication skills and effective teamwork
Nice to have5
Experience with ASP.NET or Blazor is an advantage
Experience with C for embedded platforms is an advantage
Python experience for data analysis is useful
VBA or VB6 skills are useful
Qt GUI experience is useful
Skills
C#
.NET
ASP.NET
Blazor
WPF
Windows Forms
RS232
Ethernet
SQL
C
Python
VBA
VB6
Qt
About the company
Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.
Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.
Senior Software Engineer
Location: Stockport, UK
Business: Novanta Light Engines
You will design and deliver software that supports manufacturing, quality, engineering and R&D across a global laser technology business. You will work with C# and modern .NET frameworks to build tools that support critical processes, improve reliability and introduce automation where it matters.
What you will do
• Lead the design of software system architectures and document them for use by the wider team.
• Develop desktop and device applications using C#.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows through automation.
• Work with web technologies such as ASP.NET and Blazor.
• Build user interfaces using WPF and Windows Forms.
• Develop communication interfaces for hardware using RS232 and Ethernet.
• Create SQL database interactions.
• Apply unit and integration testing.
• Produce technical and user documentation.
• Coach team members on coding standards and development practices.
What you bring
As a candidate for this role of Senior Software Engineer, you should ideally have;
• Degree in Computer Science, Physics or similar discipline.
• Strong experience in C# and .NET 6 or later.
• Experience with ASP.NET or Blazor is an advantage.
• Experience with C for embedded platforms is an advantage.
• Python experience for data analysis is useful.
• VBA or VB6 skills are useful.
• Qt GUI experience is useful.
• Ability to create UML documentation.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Clear communication skills and effective teamwork.
About Novanta Light Engines
Novanta designs and manufactures solid‑state and ultrafast laser sources used in medical systems, research labs and advanced industrial equipment. The team values precision, long product lifetimes and reliable engineering.
Why join Novanta in Stockport?
• You will work in a stable and well‑established facility with long-term investment and a strong engineering culture.
• Stockport is the centre of Light Engines development, so your work will influence products used in medical systems, research labs and advanced manufacturing equipment worldwide.
• You will collaborate closely with physicists, hardware engineers and laser specialists, which gives you access to complex technical problems and niche photonics knowledge.
• The work is varied. You will move between UI development, data handling, device communication, automation and architecture design, instead of being limited to a narrow feature set.
Legal
We want you to have a fair and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, you can reach out to Rebecca Pelham when you apply or at any time afterwards. Examples include adjustments to interviews, assessment formats or timing, or support with accessibility needs.
Hiring process
We will review each request on an individual basis and work with you to identify a suitable approach.
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
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