Senior Software Developer

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Senior Software Developer

Location:

Derry/Londonderry, GB

Posting Date: Apr 23, 2025

Job ID: 11966

About our group:

The Global Wafer Systems group is a highly technical team responsible for the design, development, and deployment of critical solutions for RHG Wafer nano-manufacturing facilities. The Wafer teams in Seagate are in Northern Ireland and the US with significant collaboration between the teams.

With a portfolio that includes FIS, MES, FCS, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered solutions, best in class visualizations, and rapid deployment, this team has won industry awards due to its innovation, best in class systems, and value delivery. The software development function is responsible for development of solutions that integrate with these and other factory information systems.

Located at the Seagate Springtown Campus in Derry/Londonderry, this role will be part of a global wafer systems Factory IT Support team within the wider IT organization, supporting manufacturing of the recording heads in a 24x7 environment.

About the role - you will:

• Engage in the full lifecycle of equipment and systems integration, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, implementation, and support activities. Collaborate closely with engineers, users, equipment vendors and other GWS teams to ensure seamless integration on the shop floor.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to automation software and interfaces, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, particularly in root cause analysis.

About you:

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, particularly in root cause analysis.
• Quick learner with the ability to grasp new technologies and concepts rapidly.
• Enthusiastic and collaborative mindset, with a proven track record of working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills, with an ability to easily recognize patterns and draw connections between disparate systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for thriving in a cross-functional team environment.
• Proven track record of working effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Your experience includes:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in software development.
• Software development: Experience with exposure to the full software development life cycle.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in C#.NET, WPF, LINQ, MVVM, MEF, WCF, Java, RESTful APIs and Kubernetes.
• Database Knowledge: Essential knowledge of PL/SQL and Oracle databases.

You might also have:

• Educational Background: Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline in IT.
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in equipment integration and automation, equipment interface development, and SECS/GEM communications.
• Experience working in a large multinational corporation.
• Experience in other technologies: Kafka, Docker, CICD, GitLab and Harbor.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Wednesday, 14th May 2025.

This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week, on-site working.

Any costs associated with obtaining a right to work in the UK (e.g. visa fees and health surcharge) will be borne by the applicant.

Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria set out in the job description identified above.

Testing may be used as part of the selection process.

Employees wishing to be considered for the above post should submit your completed application through SAP - Seagate Careers, or through Career Discovery.

Location:

Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer, we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and other functions.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe.

Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym.

Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class!

Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate!

Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel: None

About Us

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape.

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented and passionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!

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