Software Developer
Ashchurch
£50,000 and Benefits
Introduction…
Are you a confident, skilled and experienced Software Engineer with extensive development expertise that is keen on moving into a key role in a high-profile customer-delivery-focussed team? We are looking for a Software Developer to join one of our clients, who is a large defence company based in Ashchurch. As a Software Developer you will work as part of a team to deliver the development of bespoke interfaces to external systems, data proxies and simulation systems that will be used to present high-quality live demonstrations to customers.
Roles & Responsibilities
As the Software Developer,
you will be responsible for:
- Delivering novel solutions to the expanding current and prospective customer base.
- The delivery of software development tasks in support of the product portfolio.
- The development of bespoke interfaces to external systems, data proxies and simulation systems that will be used to present high-quality live demonstrations to customers.
- Taking ownership of projects – planning, developing and presenting proof of concept solutions to customers with support from the wider team as required.
Skills & Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- A solid background of object-oriented software development using either Microsoft .Net Core (C#) and/or Python is.
- Experience of development of systems utilising technologies such as HTTP REST, XML, JSON; Databases such as SQLite, PostgreSQL.
- Be familiar with using and creating APIs, experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and working knowledge of TCP/IP networking including development for data exchange and transmission.
- Sound fundamental knowledge of IP Network and System architecture design, Database architectures, Active Directory, Group Policy, Virtualisation technologies and Serial Communications.
- Hardware integration and configuration – for example integration of communications hardware (modems, radio receivers, cryptographic equipment), Proposing IT hardware such as servers, workstations, storage.
- A knowledge and understanding of defence and government communications networks would be advantageous but not essential.
- Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering, fundamentals of RF, signals test and measurement.
- RF hardware (signal generation, spectral analysis) would be beneficial for some projects, although not essential for the role.
- You will require a relevant Engineering or IT qualification such as a degree, foundation degree or HND alongside Chartered or Incorporated status with a Professional Body such as The IET or British Computing Society. Alternatively, Membership and evidence of working towards Chartered or Incorporated status.
- Due to the sensitive nature of some of our existing and target projects the successful candidate will be expected to obtain and maintain a Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.
Salary & Package
What’s on offer for this exciting role:
- £50,000
- Flexible working (able to work from home 1 day per week)
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Discounts from over 850 retailers.
- Employee Share Plan
- Personal development training an opportunities
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to
[email protected] or ring 02393 912 368 and ask to speak to Sandra who can tell you more.
