Development Engineer

Employment International; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment International is seeking a Driver Development Engineer to contribute to and maintain a growing library of device drivers for AV devices. You will work in Visual Studio and Github, analyze APIs, develop and test drivers, and collaborate with third‑party partners.

The role is based in the UK, with a hybrid office pattern; our Harrogate-based technical office requires presence three days per week. A dynamic, problem-solving mindset and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of .NET Framework v4.5.2.
• Solid understanding of design patterns and third-party frameworks.
• Good understanding of multithreaded/asynchronous programming.
• Good understanding of IP networking (SSH, HTTP(s), WebSockets).
• Good understanding of Windows Server infrastructure.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Creative thinker and team player.
• Understanding of the AV or UC market is desirable.
• Knowledge of AMX Netlinx, Crestron SIMPL# and Extron Python is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyse manufacturer APIs and protocols.
• Develop, maintain and test drivers (existing and new).
• Work with end-users to deploy and test drivers in real-world environments.
• Conduct research into the market and the next integration opportunities.
• Be a technical point of contact for our manufacturer partners.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Creative thinking

Team player

Multithreaded/async programming

AV/UC market knowledge desirable

Tools

.NET Framework 4.5.2

AMX Netlinx

Crestron SIMPL#

Extron Python

Windows Server

SSH/HTTP/WebSocket

Job description

As a Driver Development Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to and maintaining our growing library of device drivers. Drivers are modular pieces of code designed to interface with A/V devices via their APIs/protocols, using multiple network technologies (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, WebSockets, etc). Working extensively in Visual Studio and Github environments, you will have a good understanding of Gitflow and code branch methodologies.

Working closely internally and offering support to our third-party development partners. You will have the ability to engage with others, as well as work independently. You should have a dynamic and driven personality, can solve problems, and contribute to other technical aspects of the platform when called upon.

Location

Yorkshire Leeds/Harrogate/York area

Our technical office is based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Utelogy supports a hybrid work environment, the expectation is that you will be required to work from the office 3 days per week

Responsibilities

• Analyse manufacturer APIs and protocols.
• Develop, maintain and test drivers (existing and new).
• Work with end-users to deploy and test drivers in real-world environments.
• Conduct research into the market and the next integration opportunities.
• Be a technical point of contact for our manufacturer partners.

Candidate Requirements

• Excellent working knowledge of .NET Framework v4.5.2.
• Solid understanding of design patterns and use of third-party frameworks.
• Good understanding of multithreaded/asynchronous programming techniques.
• Good understanding of IP networking (SSH, HTTP(s), WebSockets, etc).
• Good understanding of server infrastructure (specifically Windows Server).
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Creative thinker and team player.
• Understanding of the AV or UC market is desirable.
• Knowledge of A/V programming languages such as AMX Netlinx, Crestron Simpl# and Extron Python is desirable.