Senior Software Engineer
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£54,700
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SOC 2134 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Optos Plc is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2134 Programmers and software development professionals Most likely code | £38,300 | £43,700 | £49,200 | £54,700 |
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About the role
Senior Software Engineer
Dunfermline
Permanent
ABOUT US
When a five-year-old boy was blinded after a regular eye exam failed to spot a retinal detachment, his father made it his life’s work to help eye care professionals by revolutionising retinal imaging. Optos was founded by Douglas Anderson in 1992 with the goal to make a patient-friendly device to quickly capture the entire retina.
The experience of Douglas Anderson is a thread that runs through the company to this day and has resulted in our products being used in nearly 20,000 locations globally. Optomap® shows up to 82% (200°) of the retina in a single-capture, offering unrivalled clarity and Optos is proud to be recognised as the leader in this field.
ROLE SUMMARY
We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Research and Development department, based in Dunfermline. In this role, you will play a key role in the development and enhancement of Optos' clinical data workflow and image management solutions. Working primarily in C#, you will contribute to the design, development and maintenance of software that enables clinicians to securely review, annotate, refer and archive retinal images and clinical data.
You will be involved throughout the software development lifecycle, with a particular focus on user interface and application layer development, as well as integration with Optos' image and metadata delivery platform. Working within an Agile environment, you will collaborate closely with Product Management, Software Development and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality, reliable software for the medical eyecare sector.
This is a highly technical role that combines hands-on software development with cross-functional collaboration, helping to shape the future direction of innovative healthcare technology solutions while ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable and compliant software.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Requirements Capture and Analysis
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand, analyse and document technical requirements, ensuring solutions align with business and user needs.
- Translate high-level system and product requirements into clear, actionable software development tasks.
- Contribute to the creation of robust technical specifications that are clear, unambiguous and testable.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical approaches and support the successful delivery of new features and enhancements.
- Provide guidance and support to junior engineers in requirements analysis and solution design.
Software
- Design, develop and maintain high-quality software solutions, ensuring they are scalable, reusable and maintainable.
- Develop new features and enhance existing functionality using C# and associated technologies, following established coding standards and best practices.
- Define and implement integrations with internal and external systems, working collaboratively with other development teams.
- Contribute to the design and delivery of user-focused applications, including workflows, user interfaces and user experience improvements.
- Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from design and development through to deployment and support.
- Write and maintain unit tests and support continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes.
- Conduct peer code reviews, sharing knowledge and promoting high development standards across the team.
- Mentor and support less experienced engineers, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Software Quality
- Ensure software solutions are robust, well-structured and developed in line with quality standards and best practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent commercial experience.
- Extensive software development experience, including at least 7 years developing applications using C#/.NET within a Windows environment.
- Proven experience developing and supporting full-stack web and desktop applications using Microsoft technologies.
- Strong knowledge of ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience developing software across multiple platforms, including Windows, web browsers and mobile-enabled environments.
- Strong understanding of software development best practices, including testing, code reviews and source control.
- Experience working within Agile software development teams.
Desirable
- Experience working with DICOM and non-DICOM medical imaging formats, including image visualisation and rendering technologies.
- Knowledge of DICOM communications, Web DICOM (DICOM-RS) and RESTful web APIs.
BENEFITS
At Optos, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age or protected veteran status.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience and want to join a great team, please click on the Apply button!
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Where this offer sits in the market
Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~399k in sample- Middle half £42,536–76,752
- Median £56,784
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,200
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Optos Plc holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.