Software Developer (202609)

PURVIS; Newport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PURVIS is seeking a Software Developer to join our team in Newport. You will work with a group of developers on integrated standalone applications in a Linux environment using Agile methodologies.

The role involves collaboration with team members, tasking, and ticket/repository management, with emphasis on creative problem solving and strong communication skills. A government SECRET clearance (or ability to obtain) is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent engineering/technical degree.
• 2–4 years in software engineering including requirements analysis, problem analysis and resolution, design, and development.
• Experience developing software in C++ in a Linux environment; Qt experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members, manage software tasks and tickets/repositories.
• Engage in creative thinking and problem-solving; communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Write and maintain software requirements and design documentation.

Skills

C++ development

Linux development

Problem solving

Communication skills

Agile methods

Documentation writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Qt Framework

Qt Creator IDE

Atlassian tools

Job description

PURVIS is seeing a talented Software Developer to join our team. The Software Developer will work closely with a team of developers on integrated standalone applications in a Linux environment using Agile development methodologies and tools.

The day-to-day responsibilities for this role include:

• The candidate will be responsible collaboration with team members, software tasking and managing tickets/repositories.
• The position requires creative thinking and problem-solving. Ideal candidates will also have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent engineering/technical degree with a concentration in computer science.

Experience should include 2 to 4 years in software engineering including requirements analysis, problem analysis and resolution, design, and development.

Candidates will have the following skills:

• Developing software in C++ in a Linux environment.
• Ideally, experience using the Qt Framework and Qt Creator IDE for developing Graphical User Interface (GUI) layouts.
• Ability to modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, upgrade interfaces and/or improve performance.
• Familiarity with Agile Development methodology the associated tools.
• Experience using Atlassian tools a plus.
• Writing software requirements and design documentation.

Candidate must be able to obtain a government security clearance to the level of SECRET.