Engineering Systems Development Specialist

CONNEX SOUTH EASTERN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

25 days annual leave

Free rail travel across our networks

Job summary

CONNEX SOUTH EASTERN is seeking an Engineering Systems Development Specialist to join our team. Based from engineering depots across the southeastern network, you will translate business needs into robust software solutions and deliver systems that improve efficiency and data quality.

You’ll work closely with the Engineering Systems Manager, design and develop software from specifications, and act as a key interface between engineering users and technical teams.

Qualifications

• Senior full-stack developer with solid software development experience.
• Translate business problems into technical solutions with analytical mindset.
• Curious and improvement minded, up-to-date with emerging tools and smarter ways of working.
• Proficient in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Strong experience with PHP MVC frameworks (Laravel preferred), REST/SOAP.
• Experience with full stack LAMP software.
• Familiar with Agile/Scrum/Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Capture and translate non-technical business requirements into clear specs and development plans.
• Design, develop and deliver engineering software systems and enhancements.
• Comply with software development standards, QA, and release processes.
• Recommend architecture decisions that support scalability and resilience.
• Manage development tools, source control and technical documentation.
• Act as interface between Engineering stakeholders, users and technical teams.
• Support the delivery of system improvements and roadmaps.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation and data use.
• Ensure technical computability of existing software and hardware solutions.
• Support business cases for systems improvement and implementation.

Skills

Senior full-stack development

End-to-end thinking

PHP

MySQL

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Laravel

REST/SOAP

LAMP stack

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Laravel

Job description

Job Introduction

Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference in people’s day.

We are seeking an Engineering Systems Development Specialist to join our team based from various Engineering Depot's across the southeastern network. In this role you will deliver engineering software systems that improve efficiency, data quality and operational performance, supporting Engineering colleagues across the business. Working closely with the Engineering Systems Manager and stakeholders, you will translate business needs into robust, comprehensive, reliable system solutions. You will develop software from agreed technical specifications, providing effective interface between software development and the engineering systems team.

What You’ll Do

• Capture and translate non-technical business requirements into clear technical specifications and development plans.
• Support the design, develop and deliver engineering software systems and enhancements.
• Comply with software development standards, quality assurance, and release processes for assigned systems.
• Recommend, and deliver system and architecture decisions that support scalability and resilience.
• Manage development tools, source control, and technical documentation.
• Act as a key interface between Engineering stakeholders, system users, and technical teams.
• Support the Engineering Systems Manager with the delivery of system improvements, innovation, and roadmap development.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, data use, and system performance.
• Ensure technical computability of existing proposed software and hardware solutions.
• Support and make business cases for systems improvement and implementation.

The Experience You’ll Need

• You love solving technical problems – Senior full-stack developer, you have solid experience in software development and enjoy turning complex requirements into scalable solutions.
• You think end-to-end – You translate business problems into technical solutions and are incredibly analytical.
• Curious and improvement minded – You know the emerging tools, technologies, and smarter ways of working, getting to the root cause to achieve comprehensive solution is what you do best.
• You speak many web languages – and are particularly skilled in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Software development is your thing – you have significant experience in PHP, MVC Frameworks (Laravel is a plus), MySQL, and REST/SOAP based web services.
• You make it happen – You prioritise effectively, manage competing demands, and deliver high quality solutions that meet the end users’ needs, maximising stakeholder value.
• Experience with full stack LAMP software – essential
• Experienced in one or more Agile, Scrum, Waterfall methodologies - desirable

As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Other Things To Know

• This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early.
• All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
• If you applied but weren’t successful in getting a similar role at Southern, please wait six months before applying again.

What You’ll Get In Return

Along with your salary, the rewards you’ll get include:

• a final salary pension
• 25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays)
• free rail travel across our networks.

Meaning you can feel secure in your career as well as fulfilled by your work.

A Bit About Southern

We’re one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.

However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It’s about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.

It’s also about making our railway a great place to work and building a team that represents the communities we serve. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment, and we’re proud that this continues to be recognised through employer accreditations and our ongoing endorsement as a WORK180 Employer for Women.

Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.

At the heart of everything we do, our Safeguarding Team works to keep our customers, colleagues, and the public safe by improving safeguarding measures and knowledge making sure everyone gets home safe, every day.

SE Trains Limited

Attached documents

• A2. Systems Development Specialist (MG2).docx