Software Configurator - (North)

SWARCO; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading intelligent traffic management company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Configurator based in Leeds. The successful candidate will be responsible for configuring Traffic Signal Controllers, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards, and supporting testing teams. Required skills include certified coding competence, software troubleshooting, and knowledge of traffic management systems. The role offers a competitive salary, company benefits like a car, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company Car + Mobile Phone

25 days holiday rising to 28 days

Generous employer pension contributions

Additional Day’s Leave – Birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts portal – (Perkbox)

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Certified coding competence is required, either through certification or equivalent experience.
• You should be able to configure and troubleshoot controller software efficiently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills are necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Configure Traffic Signal Controllers for diverse traffic sites.
• Create software to enhance engineering efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards.

Skills

Certified coding competence

Ability to configure and troubleshoot controller software

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Knowledge of traffic signal principles

Competence with computers and configuration tools

Full driving licence

Job description

Challenge

The Better Way. Every Day. At the forefront of intelligent traffic management, we design and deliver innovative solutions that keep people moving safely and efficiently across the United Kingdom and Ireland. We lead in intelligent traffic management. Our products include Intelligent Traffic Systems, Road markings, Parking solutions, EV charging, and Smart Street Lighting.

SWARCO

The Better Way. Every Day. | Part of the global SWARCO Group.

What you will do

Our team currently has a vacancy for a Software Configurator (to be based in Featherstone or Manchester). In this role you will configure Traffic Signal Controllers and related equipment for a variety of sites, from Standard to highly complex junctions.

You will also

• Create software to assist engineers and improve efficiencies across configuration and delivery processes.
• Ensure all configurations comply with design specifications, safety standards, and customer requirements.
• Support testing and commissioning teams with accurate and reliable configuration data.
• Liaise with design engineers, project managers, and field engineers to resolve configuration issues.
• Provide feedback on potential improvements to configuration processes and tools.
• Assist in maintaining Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental standards within configuration activities.
• Add and maintain configurations of A-level and multi-level complex sites.

Profile

We are looking for a candidate with the following attributes and experience.

What we are looking for

• Certified coding competence (coding certification or equivalent).
• Ability to configure, adapt, and troubleshoot controller software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of traffic signal principles and traffic management systems would be desired.
• Competence with computers and configuration tools.
• Full driving licence.

Benefit

What we offer

As well as providing a competitive salary and benefits package, SWARCO actively runs employee opinion surveys as part of our drive to provide a comfortable and supportive working environment. We will support your development, and you will also receive:

• Company Car + Mobile Phone
• 25 days holiday rising to 28 days excluding bank holidays
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Additional Day’s Leave – Birthday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts portal – (Perkbox)
• Life assurance