Mission Critical Voice Comms Software Engineer (C++/C#, TETRA)

Hexagon AB; Swindon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

We have a new opportunity to hire a Voice Communications Developer. The successful candidate will join a virtual Development team based in Europe. The job will feature hybrid working conditions and be based at a suitable European Hexagon office.

Overview

This role will be a dedicated core member of the team responsible for developing and maintaining modular point solution extensions for Hexagon’s OnCall Dispatch portfolio. The successful candidate must have a passion for technology, a logical aptitude and a demonstrable software programming capability and mindset with special reference to real-time voice communications in a control room setting, interfacing with a variety of radio and telephone service’s APIs with TETRA experience being of greatest initial benefit and moving to MCX related technologies in due course.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To be able to write a high-level design specification based on communication with the customer.
• Development of, and support for, codebase in accordance with the defined design and interface specifications.
• Generation of efficient and compliant code in accordance with established coding guidelines, identified Human Factors and industry best practices.
• Ensuring that all code developed is correctly documented, tested and securely maintained.
• Develop and maintain TETRA-based applications and systems.
• Customize and integrate TETRA communication platforms for client-specific needs.
• Communication of any changes arising to the interfaces, database schema, design documentation and installation documentation, because of the accepted solution.
• Responsible for undertaking defect impact assessment and resolution to support the fixes release plan and the planned test events.
• Working to defined project methodologies and adhering to documented procedures.
• Collaborate with remote teams to design and implement solutions meeting regulatory/security requirements.
• Perform troubleshooting and debugging of communications systems (including TETRA) to resolve issues.
• Conduct testing and validation of software and 3rd party hardware components of communications systems.
• Prepare technical documentation, including user manuals, development reports, and system specifications.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in communications standards, technology and protocols.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users and stakeholders.
• Clearly and regularly communicating with management and technical support colleagues.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate at least 6 years of experience with C++ to interface with communication systems (telephony, radio).
• Demonstrable experience of development with technologies such as VoIP, SIP, WebRTC in the context of Control Room audio communications and interfacing with TETRA and Telephone switch services.
• Experience of working efficiently with SQL and RDBMS to maintain good performance of the whole system.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Must be security cleared or able to be cleared without issue.

Desirable

• Web Services
• Microsoft Entity Framework
• Oracle DBMS or SQL Server
• HTML, JavaScript, React, Angular
• Experience of DevOps and/or GIT
• Azure development

Advantageous

• Computer Aided Dispatch experience
• Use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Attributes

• Sponsorship unnecessary to work in the country where the job is located.
• Security cleared or no objections to obtaining security clearance.
• Demonstrable experience of development with technologies such as VoIP, SIP, WebRTC in the context of Control Room audio communications and interfacing with TETRA and Telephone switch services.
• Demonstrable experience using C# and .NET for developing communication-related software.
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills written and oral.
• Contributor in team meetings.
• Able to demonstrate ability to work to defined deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated.
• Commitment to the role.

Qualifications

• 2:1 or higher Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.