Software Applications Developer

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Software Applications Developer for a role based in Ringwood. The position involves developing PC-based software applications, collaborating with various teams, and managing multiple projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong Python skills, with experience in GUI development tools like Kivy or Qt being preferred. The company offers a supportive work environment and benefits including pension contributions and holiday pay.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on technically challenging and varied projects

Training and development in specialist areas

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Pension contribution

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Engineering or science degree, or equivalent software development qualification and/or experience.
• Strong knowledge of Python for PC application development.
• Experience with widget-based GUI development tools such as Kivy or Qt.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PC-based software applications to meet defined project requirements.
• Develop applications using established software development processes, primarily in Python.
• Create, execute, and document unit tests, module tests, and integration tests.

Skills

Python for PC application development

Widget-based GUI development tools (Kivy or Qt)

Version control systems (Git)

Cloud services (ideally AWS)

Software security knowledge

Education

Engineering or science degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Software Applications Developer Job in Ringwood

Office based Monday to Friday 8.00 am - 4.00 pm Permanent / Full time and Part Time considered

£DOE per annum

About the Role

Our client is looking for a Software Applications Developer to join our team, developing PC-based software applications that support our products and customers. This role involves the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to release and ongoing support. The Software Applications Developer will work closely with service teams, sales teams, and customers, contributing to multiple projects simultaneously and delivering high-quality, fully documented software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop PC-based software applications to meet defined project requirements and timescales
• Develop applications using established software development processes, primarily in Python
• Create, execute, and document unit tests, module tests, and integration tests
• Produce installable PC executables and manage application updates as required
• Manage workload across multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met

Minimum Skills and Experience Required

• Engineering or science degree, or equivalent software development qualification and/or experience
• Strong knowledge of Python for PC application development
• Experience with widget-based GUI development tools such as Kivy or Qt
• Proficiency in version control systems such as Git
• Knowledge of cloud services, ideally AWS
• Understanding of software security and protection against malicious attack
• Strong organisational skills with a methodical and systematic approach

Desirable

• Experience working with 12V and 24V off-road machinery
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Familiarity with TCP/IP and Ethernet-based communication protocols

What They Offer

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and varied projects
• Training and development in specialist areas
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Pension contribution and Holiday Pay