via reed · 9 July 2026 ·5 days ago

Lifing System Senior Software Engineer

Big Red Recruitment
Tilbrook Full-time GBP 65,000 – 75,000
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Love solving complex engineering problems with software?

Want to see your code directly influence performance in a high-performance engineering environment?

We're working with a leading Motorsport team operating at the cutting edge of technology and performance. They're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to take ownership of a business-critical lifing system, helping to develop, enhance and support applications that underpin key operational decisions across the organisation.

What you'll be doing

This is a varied role combining software development, systems support, business analysis and stakeholder engagement.

You'll be responsible for developing and optimising a specialist engineering application, supporting its underlying infrastructure and database architecture, and working closely with users across multiple departments to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions that add genuine business value.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and enhancing applications using C#, VB.NET and SQL Server

  • Supporting and improving a specialist lifing management system

  • Working with Azure DevOps to manage development activities and stakeholder expectations

  • Monitoring application performance, database optimisation and data management

  • Investigating and resolving application issues

  • Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and operational teams to deliver improvements

  • Evaluating technical solutions and recommending best-practice approaches

  • Supporting compliance, security and governance requirements across IT systems.

What we're looking for

You'll likely be an experienced Software Engineer who enjoys working closely with end users and seeing the direct impact of your work.
We're particularly interested in people with:

  • Strong C# and .NET development experience

  • Experience building and supporting WinForms applications

  • Good SQL Server / T-SQL knowledge

  • Understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns and class inheritance

  • Experience working with application databases and software support

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Salary: Up to £75,000 depending on experience.
Benefits: Bonus subject to team performance / private healthcare / free food and drink on-site / life insurance / life assurance / free on-site gym / contributory pension scheme
Location: Buckinghamshire
Work Model: 4 days a week in office with 1 day from home.

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