Software HWIL

AkkodisBoltonreedpublished 10/13/2026
Must-have:C#GitCI/CDSecurityLead

About the company

Overview of Department By embracing the latest software technologies and methods the Manufacturing Intelligence and Support department delivers exceptional software solutions that support our products in the field and factory. As part of a team of 5-7, you will be working with C++ and C# to respond to new customer requirements and improve the functionality of the products. An exciting element of this role is understanding the functionality of the many sub systems of a delivery, rather than focusing on one element.

Your tasks

Proficient in C++ and C#, you will play a critical part in the design, development, integration, and verification of the software solutions that are key to the success of our products.

  • Design and develop the system interface computer software that captures the performance data.
  • Support setting to work of new software to perform target testing on Windows hardware
  • Architect and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable multi-threaded applications.
  • Lead and contribute to system integration, verification, and testing at both component and system levels.
  • Conduct performance analysis, debugging, and optimisation of real-time systems.
  • Document architecture, interface definitions, and test procedures to support handover and formal test activities.

Requirements

Skillset/experience required

  • Extensive experience in C++ / C# development in a Windows environment.
  • Proficiency in C# for tooling, test interfaces, or Windows components as needed.
  • Demonstrable skills in multi-threaded and concurrent programming.
  • Strong understanding of software design principles, memory management, and performance optimisation.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD
  • Experience of working with technical documentation to inform the software engineering process around system software requirements

Desirable Skills

  • Familiarity with unit testing frameworks, automated test rigs, or hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) setups.
  • Experience of software engineering tools including GitLab, SonarQube, JIRA, Confluence
  • Experience of IBM DOORS software for managing requirements and test evidence

What we are looking for We are currently looking to recruit an experienced self-starting Software Engineer for a position in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The role is 100% on site. The successful candidate will join our development team responsible for building and integrating data capture, analysis and training systems. The role will focus on developing and maintaining software in Windows environment, working closely with several subsystem design teams and the manufacturing teams producing the product.

Other

Software Engineer C++ / C# HWIL required for long term contract assignment based in Bolton

Please Note: This project requires all employees to achieve the appropriate level of security clearance.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

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