Software Developer

Aspen Technology; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Glasgow is seeking a Software Developer to contribute to their model management system. You will design and implement software to efficiently manage utility models, ensuring reliability and performance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in object-oriented programming and web-based languages. The role offers a chance to work in an agile environment with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with object-oriented programming.
• 2+ years of experience with web-based programming languages.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to design software.
• Develop unit tests and test automation tools.
• Investigate and solve software malfunctions.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Web-based programming

Database interaction

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering or related field

Tools

Java

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

MongoDB

Job description

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The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

The Role

We are looking for a Software Developer to contribute to the development of AspenTech’s model management system. In this role, you will design and implement an expanding and performant model management software. This software is responsible for efficiently and accurately creating, editing, and publishing utility models. This role impacts the end customer’s ability to effectively manage their complex utility models elegantly and efficiently.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a fundamental understanding of software development techniques while possessing passion to learn and excel your expertise to the next level. You will also need to have self-motivation and management to plan and execute moderate complexity development projects to successful completion.

Your Impact

• Collaborate with other developers, architects, and stakeholders to design and implement best-in-class software.
• Design and implement reliable, performant, and fault-tolerant code based on requirements and/or user stories.
• Ensure reliable code by developing unit tests and test automation tools.
• Assist in code and design reviews.
• Train and mentor other team members in your area of expertise.
• Take part in agile team ceremonies such as scrum, sprint planning, and retrospective.
• Investigate, isolate, and identify solutions to reported software malfunctions.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience with object-oriented programming (experience with Java preferred).
• 2+ years of experience with web-based programming languages, including JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Proficient in database interaction (experience with MongoDB preferred).
• Ability to work independently, effectively manage time, and prioritize strategically.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Solid understanding of algorithms and complex data structures.
• Familiarity with CIM (Common Infrastructure Model) for electric utilities preferred.