AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.
Previous Experience: Translated software requirements into workable programming code and built scalable web & cloud applications with a full understanding of the area of specialization; resolved a wide range of issues in creative ways
Location: Cambridge Science Park / Madingley Road - Hybrid (3 days at the office)
Employment Type: full-time regular (flexible working options available)
The Job
A Principal Technologist will be responsible for translating software requirements into workable programming code and build scalable web & cloud applications with a full understanding of the area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. Designs and develops complex software systems or subsystems, with involvement at all stages, from the initial concept through the detailed design and release to production. This role will also be involved in architectural decisions and leverage technical knowledge to build solutions. In this role you will be working with globally distributed team where inclusivity, diversity and equality are key for success.
Key responsibilities
- Use a variety of programming languages and development tools to build, test, implement, and support the development of web/cloud software applications.
- Performs design architecture activities as needed.
- Participate and provide technical perspective to the Product Owners and/or R&D Management during project phases such as in the defining of product requirements and features. Assist in clarifying stakeholder requirements; communicate questions and address concerns; provide relevant and detailed updates and feedback on time.
- Actively contributes to establishing delivery timelines within a project during release planning meetings as well as assists junior staff in providing their timeline recommendations.
- Performs highly complex or specialized development activities involving coding in adherence to cybersecurity standards, code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and document creation and maintenance.
- Provides coaching and mentoring to junior staff and peer group.
Ideal Experience
- Demonstrated ability to articulate and implement object-oriented concepts, design patterns and design principles.
- Technical proficiency in writing software using C#, ASP.Net MVC 5.0, Web API, REST API and database technologies like SQL on NOSQL.
- Experience with the cloud technologies like Azure or AWS.
- Familiarity with serverless architecture and microservice architecture
- Proven experience in developing software that performs well on load, secure, reliable and scalable.
- Open to collaborate with peers, ready to raise concerns and articulate views and lead technical and functional discussions.
Great Skills to Have
- Organization: The pace at AVEVA can be exciting and fast, so whilst you will need excellent time management and effective prioritisation, we will do all we can to support a balanced portfolio of work, and your wellbeing.
- Customer focus: You’ll be working directly with our customers. Being able to listen to them and understand their requests, and then address them in a proactive and consultative manner, will be part of your day-to-day.
- Problem-solving: You’ll need to enjoy getting stuck into problems. Troubleshooting and solving challenging problems is a big part of this role.
R&D at AVEVA
Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.
Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us.
UK Benefits include:
Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.
It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/
Hybrid working
By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.
Hiring process
Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process
About AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.
We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/
AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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What We Do
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software, sparking ingenuity to drive responsible use of the world’s resources. The company’s secure industrial cloud platform and applications enable businesses to harness the power of their information and improve collaboration with customers, suppliers and partners.
Over 20,000 enterprises in over 100 countries rely on AVEVA to help them deliver life’s essentials: safe and reliable energy, food, medicines, infrastructure and more. By connecting people with trusted information and AI-enriched insights, AVEVA enables teams to engineer efficiently and optimize operations, driving growth and sustainability.
Named as one of the world’s most innovative companies, AVEVA supports customers with open solutions and the expertise of more than 6,400 employees, 5,000 partners and 5,700 certified developers. With operations around the globe, AVEVA is headquartered in Cambridge, UK.
Learn more at www.aveva.com
