Software Development Engineer

Filtronic; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary benchmarked

37.5 hour week

25 days holiday

Contributory pension up to 8%

Life Assurance

Income Protection Insurance

SAYE share scheme

EV scheme

Cycle to Work

Volunteering day

Learning and development

Job summary

Filtronic designs and manufactures advanced RF, microwave and mmWave technologies for mission-critical communications and connectivity applications. The Software Development Engineer will join the Sedgefield team to develop and maintain Filtronic’s in-house Manufacturing and Reporting System, plus new applications and integrations.

The role involves collaborating with manufacturing, engineering and quality teams, delivering dashboards, databases and APIs, and working across our UK, USA and China

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with C#, ASP.NET and SQL Server.
• Knowledge of CSS and JavaScript.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Organise workload and manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to take responsibility and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain existing in-house software and manufacturing systems.
• Design and develop new applications, reporting tools, dashboards, databases and API integrations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and quality to gather requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve software and technical issues.
• Develop automated reporting tools to support operations.
• participate in the full software development lifecycle from design to support.
• Contribute to code reviews and share knowledge within the team.
• Prepare technical documentation and user instructions.
• Organise workload to meet project deadlines.
• Keep stakeholders informed of progress, risks and issues.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET

T-SQL / Microsoft SQL Server

CSS

JavaScript

Problem Solving

Communication

Self-motivation

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualification

Job description

Please note: All candidates must be able to pass the UK Security Clearance vetting process.

Filtronic designs and manufactures advanced RF, microwave and mmWave technologies for mission-critical communications and connectivity applications. Our products and solutions support customers operating in the space, aerospace, defence, telecommunications and critical infrastructure markets.

We are an award-winning, AIM-listed business with ambitious growth plans, and we continue to invest in our people, technology and facilities to support our expanding customer base.

We are looking to recruit a Software Development Engineer to join our team in Sedgefield.

The role will involve developing and maintaining Filtronic’s in-house Manufacturing and Reporting System, as well as creating new applications, reporting tools, KPI dashboards, databases and API integrations.

Working closely with colleagues in manufacturing, engineering and quality, you will help develop and improve the software systems used to support our day-to-day operations. You will also work with colleagues across our UK, USA and China sites.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work on existing systems as well as new development projects, within a supportive team where there is scope to build on your technical knowledge and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain existing in-house software and manufacturing systems.
• Design and develop new applications, reporting tools, KPI dashboards, databases and API integrations.
• Work with manufacturing, engineering and quality teams to understand their requirements and develop appropriate solutions.
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve software and technical issues.
• Develop automated reporting tools to support business operations.
• Be involved throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design through to implementation, testing and ongoing support.
• Take part in code reviews and share knowledge with other members of the software team.
• Prepare technical documentation, specifications and user instructions.
• Organise and manage your workload to meet project deadlines.
• Keep colleagues and the team leader informed of project progress and any issues or risks.

You will have a background in software development, with good problem-solving skills and the ability to work with colleagues across different areas of the business.

Ideally, you will have:

• A degree in Computer Science or an equivalent qualification, or relevant practical experience in software development.
• Experience or a good working knowledge of C#, ASP.NET and T-SQL / Microsoft SQL Server.
• Some knowledge of CSS and JavaScript.
• Experience of troubleshooting SQL statements and resolving technical issues.Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A self-motivated approach and a willingness to take responsibility for your work.
• The ability to organise your workload and manage competing priorities.
• A flexible approach and the ability to work well as part of a team.

Why Join Filtronic?

Filtronic is an established technology business with a growing order book and exciting opportunities ahead. You will be joining a team where your work will support the systems and processes used across the business.

We recognise the importance of developing our people and providing opportunities to build skills and experience as the company grows.

• Salary benchmarked to attract the strongest candidates.
• 37.5 hour working week
• 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Contributory pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Save As You Earn (SAYE) share scheme
• Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Volunteering day
• Learning and development opportunities

Want to Know More?

This advert provides an overview of the role and its key responsibilities.

Please note that some benefits become available following the successful completion of your probationary period.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Filtronic, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We’ll be happy to support you throughout your application journey.

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