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Specialist Engineer - Software Development

Salary Range
£31,790 - £37,400
£2,649 - £3,117 / mo

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Port Talbot, Wales
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Title: Specialist Engineer - Software Development

Department: Process Control & Automation

Location: Port Talbot / Hybrid working

Salary : £31,790 - £37,400 + Benefits

Closing Date: Thursday 23rd February 2023


We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.


Are you an experienced .NET Developer looking for a new challenge or to step into a more Senior role?


The Tata Steel Process Control and Automation department provide software development services to the Strip UK Hub, which must be achieved through efficient practices and processes, whilst ensuring the Safety, Health & Welfare of staff and care for the environment.


The Role

We are looking for a mid or senior full-stack .NET Software Engineer to develop new applications to support engineering and production, as well as extending and enhancing our 200+ existing sites and applications.

You will be working on a wide range of projects designing, developing, and maintaining web-based applications and services through the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and interpretation, through to deployment on the Microsoft Technology stack.


The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will have:

  • Minimum 3 years full-stack experience with demonstrable knowledge of C# and the .NET framework
  • Demonstrable knowledge of software design and SOLID principles.
  • ASP.NET MVC / Web API / JavaScript
  • SQL Server / Entity Framework / TSQL

You will liaise directly with project stakeholders across the various works areas, business, and support functions, as well as our external partners. You will gather requirements, design, develop, and test software solutions in accordance with our documented process, and which meet the departmental and Company standards.

Alongside the above, you’ll be a strong team player, with good communication skills and a self-motivated attitude towards your work.


The Benefits

Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:

  • A market competitive salary
  • 35 days holidays per annum
  • Annual Pay Review
  • Quarterly Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
  • Private Healthcare Scheme (Individual cover)
  • One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.


The Business

Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.


Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.


Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here https://youtu.be/qs-0RpEdP1M


To learn more about who we are and what we can offer our future employees, please click on the link to watch the following video: https://youtu.be/Nsh00zEmH7k

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

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Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Specialist Engineer - Software Development roles across Tata Steel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Metal & Mineral Manufacturing.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,790 - £37,400 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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