Software Engineer | Ashton Fire

Location:Manchester office (Hybrid)

Hours:37.5 hours per week (Monday- Friday) however, our flexible working policy will allow you to vary your day and suit the demands of everyday life.

Salary:£60,000 - £70,000 per annum (DOE)

Join our team of dedicated professionals at Ashton Fire to apply your expertise in technology and innovation, and help shape the future of fire safety.

Who we are:

Ashton Fire is a dynamic and rapidly growing Fire Safety and Engineering Consultancy. Operating from an ethical platform, our social and environmental values are at the core of our organisation and service delivery. We strive to provide the highest quality, morally and ethically balanced service to our clients whilst maintaining a team focused working environment.

About the role:

As a Software Engineer at Ashton Fire, you will take ownership of driving technological advancements and developing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity within our fire safety consultancy. This role requires a high degree of autonomy and self-motivation, as you will be expected to proactively identify opportunities for improvement, champion new initiatives, and drive projects forward independently. Your primary focus will be to identify areas for improvement, design and implement cutting-edge tools and systems, and collaborate with stakeholders from various disciplines to translate their needs into feasible technical solutions. You will have the opportunity to work with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to create automation strategies that reduce manual effort, minimise errors, and optimise existing processes and workflows in the context of fire safety engineering. A key priority will be the fast-tracked development and deployment of AI agents to automate critical workflows and drive organizational productivity.

In this role, you will conduct in-depth research on the latest industry trends and best practices to ensure that Ashton Fire remains at the forefront of innovation in the fire safety sector. You will foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team and manage technology development projects from ideation to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. As a Software Engineer, you will also be responsible for communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, facilitating effective collaboration and decision-making. You will continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of implemented solutions, making data-driven recommendations for further enhancements to drive Ashton Fire's technological advancement and success in delivering exceptional fire safety consultancy services to our clients.

Skills you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in technology development, innovation, or a similar role.
• Strong self-starter mentality with proven ability to work autonomously and drive initiatives forward.
• Expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), automation, and data analytics.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and project management principles.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, and / or C++.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Azure, Fabric, and OneLake environments
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Desirable experience / qualifications

• Master’s degree or doctorate in a relevant field is a plus.
• Experience in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience working as part of a wider team of different disciplines.

Perks & Benefits:

Most of our benefits are available to all employees from day one of employment.

• Flexible working
• 9 day working fortnight (after successfully passing probation)
• Private medical insurance & cash plan
• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Life assurance
• Company events & socials
• Employee assistance programme
• Group income protection
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme