Senior Software Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in embedded development seeks a Software Engineer to work on cutting-edge technology for sectors such as customs and law enforcement. The role involves leading complex projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and integrating software with hardware. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in embedded programming and a strong educational background in computer science or electronics.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in embedded C/C++, Java, Python, and Rust.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or electronics required.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of complex features and projects.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to maintain and develop software.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Java

Python

Rust

Linux

Windows

Electronics

Full stack development

CI/CD

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Bachelor's degree in electronics

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

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• Collaborates with all the stakeholders including customers to develop and maintain Symetrica software. Assists the software engineering manager in requirements management, estimation, and planning.

Key skills required for this role

Software Engineer

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Software Engineer

Our client, with a strong emphasis on embedded development, offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology addressing real-world challenges in sectors including customs, border protection, law enforcement, military, emergency services, and first responders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the development of complex features and projects
• Collaborating with stakeholders and customers to maintain and develop software
• Assisting the software engineering manager in requirements management, estimation, and planning
• Devising innovative solutions to improve software processes and quality
• Integrating software with hardware to deliver complete systems
• Optimising application architectures for scalability and performance
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting to ensure high availability and reliability
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Technical mentoring of junior engineers
• Sprint board management

Required Skills:

• Significant experience with embedded C/C++, Java, Python, and Rust
• Extensive expertise across Linux and Windows operating systems
• Strong understanding of electronics and systems design
• Hands-on experience with hardware-software integration
• Full stack development using Angular framework
• Experience with internet, application layer, transport layer, and security protocols
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD
• In-depth understanding of video and image processing
• Knowledge of agile methodology and software development lifecycle

Desired Skills:

• Designing and implementing graphical user interfaces
• Appreciation for physics, particularly radiation-related topics
• Experience with DevOps tools

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics, or a related field
• Hands-on experience in software and firmware development

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

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