Software Engineer

TUV SUD Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Fareham is seeking an Innovations Engineer to develop software-based solutions to business problems. Responsibilities involve writing C#/.NET software for automation, full-stack development, and collaborating with various teams to provide innovative tools. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and professional software engineering experience. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, including generous holiday entitlement and wellbeing support.

Benefits

33 days holiday entitlement

Contributory Group Personal Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable professional experience in software engineering.
• Ability to develop a working software solution in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Writing C#/.NET software to automate manual processes.
• Functioning as a full-stack developer in a small team.
• Participating in Agile ceremonies and contributing to innovations.

Skills

C#

.NET

HTML

CSS

SQL

Agile practices

Team collaboration

Education

HND or equivalent in Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

As an Innovations engineer you will be developing software-based solutions to business problems in a small team of full-stack software engineers. These solutions will be aimed at ensuring TUV SUD is well placed to deliver future services in a timely, efficient and competitive manner. You will be developing tools that will be used internally to support the business as we push to digitize and automate our internal processes. As part of the Innovations Team, you will liaise with various parts of the business to provide new and innovative software solutions for internal company usage. You will be expected to input on software requirements, software implementation and propose effective solutions.

Where the vacancy is filled from within TUV SUD, a handover period will be required to allow for training and delegation of current responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Writing C#/.NET software to automate manual processes and help improve efficiencies across the business.
• Functioning as a full-stack developer, working within a small team that is delivering both front-end and back-end software.
• Contributing to the design of Innovations projects.
• Participating in and contributing to Innovations practices such as Agile ceremonies and trainings.
• Automation of data collection, analysis and reporting using databases (SQL).
• Upgrading and improvement of legacy tools.
• Code sharing within the Innovations Team to speed up development process.
• Training for Service Line employees in areas where new software tools have been deployed by the Innovations team.
• Produce and prove solutions in concept with working prototypes.
• Provide regular updates on project progress.
• Track project progress using DevOps.

Essential Criteria:

• HND (or higher) or equivalent in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable professional experience in software engineering.
• Proficient in C# and .NET.
• Experience with HTML and CSS.
• Experience with SQL, preferably T-SQL.
• Experience with both front-end and back-end development.
• Experience with a web development framework, preferably Blazor.
• Ability to develop a working software solution in a team environment from concept to finished product.
• Team player, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, good communication skills at all levels.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn new skills and make a business impact.

Desirable Criteria:

• SQL Server experience, preferably using stored procedures.
• Experience using Azure DevOps in an Agile team.
• Experience running Agile ceremonies.
• Experience with Refit and Insight.Database.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate technical problems and potential solutions clearly to non-technical staff.

Further Information

T V S D in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent homeworking, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance.