Senior MES Software Engineer

• We are looking for a skilled and experienced MES Software Engineer (Technical Lead Engineer or Solution Architect) to join our MES Delivery team in Europe
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Microsoft Transact-SQL, JavaScript, and RESTful Web APIs, along with hands-on experience in implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ideally with AVEVA Software (System Platform, MES, Work Tasks)
• In this role you will be fully customer facing and a member of the AVEVA MES Delivery project team responsible for the solution fit to customer requirements to deliver business value
• You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement scalable MES solutions supporting manufacturing processes
• Participate in requirements gathering, system design, and code reviews
• Ensure best practices in coding, security, and system performance
• Design, develop, and maintain MES solutions built with AVEVA products
• Integrate with external systems (e.g., SAP, PLCs, SCADA) as part of MES architecture
• Author system acceptance test criteria based on formal requirements and ensure customer requirements are met 100% in a timely fashion
• Conduct unit testing and system testing as per the test plan
• Site commissioning of the MES Solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in manufacturing environments
• Maintain detailed technical documentation
• Travel up to 25% to customer sites for requirements gathering workshops, design workshops, training workshops, implementation etc

Benefits

• Time off: 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. You can also buy/sell five days a year
• Emergency leave: Five days a year to use when unexpected or urgent events make it impossible to work
• Hybrid working: The default option for employees is a 3:2 split between the office and working from home. Some positions are fully remote and others are fully office-based—refer to the job listing for specific details
• Parental leave: Maternity leave comprises 18 weeks at full pay, followed by 21 weeks statutory pay and 13 weeks unpaid. Paternity leave is two weeks at full pay. Pension contributions and benefits are maintained throughout
• Workplace nursery scheme: Pay for your child’s nursery directly through payroll, saving tax and NI contributions
• Electric care lease: Use your flexible benefits fund to subsidize the pre-tax leasing of a brand-new electric or ultra-low-emission car
• Shopping vouchers: Use your flexible benefits fund on discounts and vouchers for many major retail, tech and restaurant chains
• BUPA private healthcare: BUPA healthcare is a core benefit for employees. Use your flexible benefits fund and/or salary sacrifice to add family members
• Anonymous counselling: Through our Modern Health benefit, employees and their dependents over 13 are eligible to use our mental health app and receive unlimited counselling and coaching each year
• Dental insurance: Use your flexible benefits fund to cover preventative and restorative treatment. You can also add coverage for family members
• Cycle to work: Buy a brand-new bike and save 25–40% on retail price thanks to tax savings
• Gym membership: Use your flexible benefits fund to discount a membership to a major gym chain
• Bonus: Based on a combination of your own performance and AVEVA’s financial results
• Pension: Use your flexible benefits fund to increase the standard employer contribution. You can also route your bonus directly into your pension, saving tax and NI
• Income protection: Secure a reliable income if you’re unable to work due to long-term sickness or injury
• Life assurance: In the event of your death, your loved ones will receive a lump sum
• Charitable giving: The Action for Good program gives you three days of paid volunteering every year, as well as match funding opportunities. You can also use your flexible benefits fund to give to charity pre-tax
• Professional development: Access to LinkedIn Learning gives you the chance to grow your knowledge and skills, while AVEVA’s extensive mentorship network allows you learn from colleagues across the company
• Education support: After one year with AVEVA, you can apply for support towards a relevant course or qualification. AVEVA will reimburse up to 70% of the cost
• Service recognition: Whether you’ve been with us for 12 months or 50 years (it’s happened!), the AVEVAversary program rewards you during milestone years with cash and time off. We also recognize your contributions by planting a tree in the AVEVA Forest, our global forest of recognition

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in C#, .NET, Web API development
• Experience or exposure to MES systems (e.g., AVEVA/Wonderware, Rockwell FT, Siemens Opcenter, Apriso, etc.)
• Strong experience in implementing responsive and interactive front-end components using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Solid understanding of SCADA solutions and industrial communication protocols
• Fluent in English
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and shop floor integration
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in implementing and commissioning industrial software in a manufacturing site
• Proficient in creating and optimizing SQL Server queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning
• Experience with the following AVEVA software is a plus :
• Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Industrial Software, Production IT, or a related field
• AVEVA System Platform
• AVEVA MES
• AVEVA Work Tasks
• AVEVA Enterprise Integrator
• AVEVA InTouch OMI