Software Engineer - Python

Servomex creates precision gas analysers used across energy, manufacturing, medical oxygen, safety and research.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to develop and improve the tools and manufacturing equipment used to build our products.

If you enjoy working with great people across disciplines, solving complex technical challenges, and contributing to innovative scientific products, this could be the opportunity you have been searching for!

The successful candidate must have permanent eligibility to work in the UK, no sponsorship is offered for this opportunity.

About The Opportunity:

* Develop reliable software for manufacturing rigs and internal development tools

* Implement and optimise mathematical algorithms

* Write and maintain unit tests to ensure software quality

* Help improve test, support and development infrastructure

* Translate customer needs into clear technical requirements

* Take part in design reviews and provide technical feedback

* Turn requirements into high‑quality software using modern practices

* Estimate work accurately and support planning

* Own your tasks, communicate clearly, and resolve issues proactively

* Contribute across the full product lifecycle

About Your Talent:

If you meet most but not all of the criteria, we’d still love to hear from you. At Servomex, we’re committed to supporting your development and growth...

* Strong Python skills and experience

* Experience with physical or hardware‑based products - such as manufacturing, instrumentation, or other critical systems.

* Knowledge of data management and data visualisation

* Experience with requirements and system‑level design

* Comfortable with open‑source tools and libraries

* Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, version control and task management

* Basic understanding of UI/UX and front‑end development

* Good mathematical or numerical analysis skills

* Interest in science and sensor technology

* Some understanding of electronics

* Familiarity with code analysis tools

Desirable Experience:

* JavaScript

* Knowledge of signal processing

* Awareness of how ML can support scientific or engineering workflows

* Experience using GenAI coding tools

Education:

Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline

Benefits:

Discretionary bonus

Up to 10.5% employer pension contribution

25 days’ leave + bank holidays + shutdown day

Option to buy more annual leave

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Volunteering days

Life assurance (4× salary)

Career development via Servomex’s Talent Management System

Recognition schemes, cycle‑to‑work, free parking

A full job description will be provided during the interview process.

Hear From Our Team:

“Servomex has been more than a workplace for me - it has been a place of learning, growth, and genuine support.”

Carol, Senior V&V Engineer

Location: Crowborough, East Sussex, UK

Hybrid Working: after the initial settling in period, a hybrid working pattern can be adopted, with a minimum of three days per week onsite.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, 38 hours per week.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (flexible start and finish times)

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000

Servomex considers several factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates with a disability may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any such adjustments during the application process.

Please note we will also make reasonable adjustments wherever possible to enable employees to complete their roles to the best of their ability