Senior Software Engineer

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. 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.