Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Location: Winfrith, Dorset (Hybrid working, 3 days per wewek)

Salary negotiable DOE

Excellent benegit package and relocation package available

Purpose of job

• Application of a software engineering approach to undertake all tasks within a software development lifecycle.
• Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems
• Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools
• Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles
• Ability to solve complex problems and to critically review results and methods to ensure quality
• Awareness of ISO 9001 and TickITplus standards
• Understanding of software configuration management
• Excellent communication skills, including delivery of presentations
• Good written skills, particularly technical report writing
• Ability to communicate with expert and non-expert stakeholders
• Ideally the candidate will have proven ability in one or more of the following industry areas
  • Defence
  • Maritime
  • Rail

Primary software skills/experience

Essential:

Desirable primary software/system skills:

Java OR C++

Desirable:

• Requirements management (DOORS experience desirable)
• UML / Enterprise Architect for system design
• Atlassian Toolset
• Network protocols
• Databases
• Python
• Fortran
• Matlab
• LabView
• SQL
• Web (HTML, JavaScript)
• Usability Testing
• IT skills, protocols, switch config, hardware config, virtualization
• Agile software development

Additional information

Due to the sensitive nature of the product all applicants must have worked within the Defence / Military industry within the last 12 months or be capable of obtaining Security Clearance (SC level minimum).