Principal Software Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized consulting firm seeks a Principal Software Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Edinburgh. The role involves creating software solutions while ensuring stakeholder requirements are met and mentoring other engineers. Candidates must have experience in C programming, TestStand, and Agile environments. The position requires eligibility for a high-level UK Security clearance. This is an excellent opportunity for software engineers keen on developing robust programs and collaborating closely with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience designing software solutions using C and NI LabWindows /CVI.
• Proficiency with TestStand and Low-Level Driver development.
• Experience in Agile development and familiarity with configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver software solutions according to stakeholder requirements.
• Establish and mature stakeholder needs and resolve emerging issues.
• Foster relationships and mentor other engineers.

Skills

C programming

NI LabWindows /CVI

TestStand

Low-Level Drivers Development

Software for test system environments

Agile development

Atlassian toolset

Configuration management tools

Job description

Principal Software Engineer

Edinburgh

12-Month Contract

Paying up to £87p/h (Inside IR35)

Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable

Key Responsibilities

• Create and deliver software solutions within a defined work package area, ensuring that the package meets all stakeholder requirements
• Establish and mature stakeholder needs, associating/attributing priority, interest, influence and trading-off needs to determine optimum capability to solve stakeholders? problems
• Create high-quality and robust code; for fully documenting and recording your work products; keeping them under configuration management and providing plans and reports on progress to your line manager
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure architecture alignment with other elements of the programme.
• Ensure the application of appropriate tools/techniques for test equipment design by the team, providing advice in own area of expertise
• Resolve emerging issues by proposing and driving through solutions, escalating more complex risks and supporting definition of opportunities and risk mitigation options
• Foster relationships and networks within and outside the line of business, actively seeking out opportunities and promoting a culture for the adoption of best practices
• Develop, coach, mentor, teach, and upskill other engineers in the wider application of engineering

Required Skillset

• Experience of designing solutions using C and NI LabWindows /CVI
• Have experience with TestStand
• Developing Low-Level Drivers
• Developing software for test system environments
• Developing software within a development process framework
• Experience in Agile development and the Atlassian toolset
• Familiarity with configuration management tools, defect tracking and peer review

Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.