Principal Software Developer

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Position: Principal Software Developer

Location: Cambridge, UK – Hybrid

Employment type: Full-time

The job

To work as part of AVEVA's Core Services team to research, design and implement AVEVA's cloud platform using Microsoft Azure. We are looking for developers with a proven record of successfully implementing complex technical solutions. While prior experience of cloud development will be an advantage, this is also an opportunity to move into cloud development for outstanding developers who wish to move into the cloud.

Key responsibilities

• To design and develop cutting edge, secure and resilient features
• To maintain and grow your knowledge in an environment of rapidly changing technology
• To promote cloud technologies and practices throughout AVEVA
• To demonstrate and promote secure practices
• To work as part of an agile development team

Essential requirements

• Proven strong design and coding skills with a reputation for delivering quality results quickly
• Knowledge of Developing using Microservice/Service Oriented Architectures
• REST API Design Principles
• Experience developing in multiple languages. We primarily use C# .NET.
• An understanding of database design
• CI/CD and infrastructure as code

Desired skills and competencies

• Cloud development, especially Microsoft Azure
• Kubernetes
• Web development using Angular or equivalent
• Thirst for learning and the confidence to put the learning into practice straight away
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Be both highly motivated and motivating
• Enjoy working in a fast and dynamic environment
• Adaptable and flexible
• A strong desire to own and solve challenges
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

The team you'll join

The CONNECT Core Service teams are at the leading edge of software development within AVEVA with responsibility for developing our Cloud Platform. You will be expected to continuously learn and update your skills and technical knowledge.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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-

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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.