Role Overview 

The Software Engineer will play a vital role in the design, development, troubleshooting, and debugging of software programs for both our existing product line and new innovations. This position involves developing software and tools that support design, infrastructure, and technology platforms, including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, and cloud-based or Internet-related tools. Additionally, the engineer will assess hardware compatibility and its influence on hardware design.

We are particularly keen on candidates who possess experience in embedded software development for this role.

Key responsibilities for this role include:  

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable systems software and platform tools to support new product development
• Build and enhance high-performance applications using object-oriented programming languages such as Python and Rust.
• Develop data processing pipelines, analytical models, and optimisation algorithms using scientific computing libraries including NumPy, SciPy, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
• Create intuitive data visualisation and monitoring tools using Matplotlib, PyQtGraph, and related frameworks to support engineering and operational decision-making.
• Design and implement responsive desktop user interfaces using Qt, PySide6, and QML, ensuring strong usability and user experience standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software and system issues across development, testing, and production environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to influence system architecture, software design, and hardware compatibility decisions.
• Develop and maintain deployment pipelines and release automation processes using Azure DevOps Pipelines, PyInstaller, and CI/CD best practices.
• Implement robust software quality assurance practices, including automated testing, static analysis, and code quality validation using pytest, mypy, and pylint.
• Participate in agile software development processes, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical documentation using Jira and Confluence.
• Manage source code, branching strategies, and peer code reviews using Git, Bitbucket, and related version control tools.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software engineering standards, development workflows, and testing methodologies.
• Support the full software development lifecycle from requirements gathering and prototyping through deployment, maintenance, and enhancement.
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate technical and operational requirements into reliable and maintainable software solutions.

We are ideally looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Strong object-oriented programming experience with Python and related modern development practices.
• Experience developing data analysis workflows, optimisation routines, and algorithms using scientific computing and machine learning frameworks including NumPy, SciPy, Jupyter, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
• Proficient in creating data visualisation and analytical reporting tools using libraries such as Matplotlib and PyQtGraph.
• Experience designing and developing desktop user interfaces and user experiences using Qt and PySide2/PyQt5 frameworks.
• Knowledge of software packaging, deployment automation, and CI/CD processes using tools including PyInstaller and Azure DevOps Pipelines.
• Proficient in version control, branching strategies, and collaborative development workflows using Git, Sourcetree, and Bitbucket.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies, issue tracking, sprint planning, and technical documentation using Jira and Confluence.
• Strong understanding of software quality assurance, automated testing, static analysis, and validation frameworks including pytest, mypy, pylint, Xray, and TestRail.

We know there is no such thing as the perfect candidate and that there is great value in transferrable skills, so please don’t feel you have to tick all of the above boxes to apply!

Why work for Refeyn?

Compensation and core benefits

• We anticipate a base salary of £45,000 to £60,000 for this role, depending on candidate experience 
• 25 days annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays
• Up to 7% employer matched pension contribution
• Private health insurance from day one plus critical illness cover, income protection and life insurance
• Give as You Earn and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes.
• Annual Company and Individual bonus scheme 
• Paid volunteer day

Family Friendly Benefits

Refeyn offers YellowNest Nursery Scheme to all employees once probation is passed, and new parents can benefit from up to 17 weeks fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave, plus an annual allowance for emergency childcare.

Supporting your Development

All employees receive access to Linkedin Learning which offers thousands of courses to support their personal and professional development. We also run frequent training sessions on both hard and soft skills.

Creating an Engaging Culture

Refeyn supports hybrid working where the role allows and offers flexible start and finish times. We also have a subsidised weekly lunch for onsite employees and a vibrant social calendar which includes holiday parties and midsummer festivals plus an annual team budget for managers to plan team-building activities.

Values-Led 

Refeyn is committed to celebrating each other’s differences and creating a dynamic, driven and diverse culture where everyone can flourish. We are proud to have been awarded Committed Status by the Inclusive Employers Standard in 2024 and are working hard to create a safe and empowering environment for all.

We firmly believe that there is great strength in building teams with different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds so that we can continue to share the team workload and enable our customers to succeed, and we welcome applicants from all sections of society to join us on our mission to advance discovery through innovation. 

Refeyn is proud to use anonymised hiring practices. Identifying information such as a candidate's name, email address, date of birth and photo will not be visible to the hiring manager when they review CVs.

This role is an Onsite Role: This role requires full-time presence at our Oxford, North Carolina office.

The Quality Systems & Compliance Engineering Technician will assist the Manager of QA S&C and will interface with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and R&D to drive Continuous Improvement to our processes, systems, and products. 

The Engineering Technician will rely on Quality Standards & Policies for the Revlon Oxford Manufacturing Facility, located in North Carolina. 

The QA S & C Engineering Technician will audit and trend QS and make recommendations on implementing, coordinating, and improving the site quality system in accordance with applicable guidance, standards, and regulations.   

Basic Function 

• Trends and confirms implementation caliber for the Site’s Quality Systems, i.e. change control, Non-conformance process, Root cause and CAPA review, and supports the Site Management Reviews as established and maintained. Supports the performance of the Quality System in conjunction with the Manager of Quality Compliance.   
• Monitors Quality System trends and brings those systems in need of corrective action to upper management’s attention. Assures implementation of Corrective action as required, confirms effectiveness, and maintains documentation accordingly. 
• Reviews procedures and regulations in alignment with current facility practices and recommends follow up continuous improvement training as necessary. 
• Reviews Metrics for appropriateness / applicable to regulatory guidance and practices. Aligns those KPI/Metrics with daily and weekly activities confirming the metrics are supportive of Quality and R&D policies, procedures, and goals. 
• Supports the Manager for reporting on Internal Audits of the local factory. Further, to provide and track improvement and success in audit responses as recommendations for improvement are implemented.  Track the Internal Audit schedule and working with QC and Operations provide an internal audit response / tracker to identify status of improvement. i.e., track improvement plans and identify any lagging activity. 
• Support equipment qualification activities as needed within document review / tracking. Knowledge of Quality standards, FDA Guidance, QC Testing methodologies in support of equipment qualification activities. 
• Provide support to ship out new item samples to external support groups.
• Responsible in understanding compliance in accordance with regulations and standards such as but not limited to 21CFR 210, 21CFR211, 21CFR820, ISO 27716, ISO 13485 
• Responsible for review and knowledge of Revlon Global Procedures written to support the Global Quality Assurance Program. Industry specific FDA; Canada; Europe; Global markets. 
• Provide problem solving skills and expertise to drive solutions. 
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. 

Required Competencies, Skills, Experience  

• 3-5 years industry experience 
• Proficient in the computer applications of Office suite: Word & Excel; Experience with Sharepoint systems; SAP general knowledge. 
• Hands-on knowledge of laboratory practices, microbiology, analytical exposure, quality control and quality assurance best practices, etc. Must have experience with GMP Manufacturing, Quality and Compliance: GMP/GLP or GXP and CFR requirements 
• Good written and oral communication skills to effectively reach all levels of the organization, including the ability to brainstorm solutions, monitor and provide recommendations for improvement. 
• Must be able to prepare and convey data analysis to manager and others within a group with clarity and accuracy. 
• Self-directed, complete routine tasks independently and be confident in making decisions, in consultation with management. 

Education: 

• Associates in the Sciences: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering etc. 
• Or High School Education plus 5 years of Quality and Manufacturing experience. 

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Revlon is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this role; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa support.

The base pay range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000 / year; however base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Certain positions may also be eligible for short-term incentives as part of total compensation.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Employees are covered by the company-paid basic life insurance policy and company-paid short-term disability insurance (the benefit commences upon hire and allows for a portion of base salary for up to 26 weeks if you are disabled). Other benefits offered to employees include but are not limited to the following: long-term disability, supplemental life insurances, flexible spending accounts, critical illness insurance, group legal, identity theft protection, etc. Employees are also able to enroll in our 401k Retirement Savings Plan.

Employees will also receive 3 weeks of vacation, pro-rated based on date of hire for the 1st year of employment and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Vacation will depend on role.