Software Engineer

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diamond company in Maidenhead is looking for a Software Developer to be part of an agile product team, engaging in the full software life cycle from design to implementation. Ideal candidates should have a BSc in Computer Science and experience in Agile methodologies. The role offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, including ample holiday and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Staff discount

Fantastic pension scheme

27 days of holiday with opportunity to buy/sell more

Mental health support including Headspace subscription

Free breakfast and lunch at on-site staff restaurant

Qualifications

• Complete life cycle experience from initial specification to production.
• Experience in project team environments, including peer review and mentoring.
• Developed software in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and implement software systems.
• Provide support on software systems as applicable.
• Produce overall software requirements in conjunction with the customer.
• Define detailed designs for software elements based on initial designs.
• Monitor project progress and advise on risk strategies.

Skills

Software design

Agile methodologies

Testing and debugging

Collaboration with project teams

Education

BSc. or equivalent in Computer Science or related discipline

IET, BCS or other relevant professional body

Job description

Company Description

We are the world’s leading diamond company – a unique, luxurybusiness that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people.

As we embark on a journey to accelerate the transformation of our business into one that is better positioned to realise the opportunities ahead of us, we welcome and encourage diverse perspectives from those individuals whospark fresh thinkingand aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.

We’ll provide youwith the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions and – working together – you’ll help us realise our own ambition to be the pioneer of a new diamond world.

Job Description

Here at De Beers we are passionate about the work that we do and the challenges in the diamond industry we address. Working within a dedicated product team as part of De Beers Science and Technology, you will be a core part of a multidisciplinary development team. You will use your creativity, passion, and development skills to deliver value to our customers through the innovative technology solutions you create. Working out of our purpose-built facility in Maidenhead, you will work in an agile manner supported by industry experts, utilising lean build-measure-learn methodologies to solve the business problems that really matter.

Key responsibilities

• Design, test and implement software systems from concept through to production
• Provide support on software systems as applicable.

Project Work

• In conjunction with the customer or Product Manager, produces the overall software requirements. Using appropriate analysis and/or modelling techniques, generates an initial structural design, and agrees it with the Principal Engineer.
• Working from the initial design, the Job Holder defines detailed designs for the individual software elements. The detailed design will be discussed and agreed with the customer and other members of the project team and will take into account product quality and maintainability.
• From the detailed design the Job Holder generates the appropriate code and carries out initial testing and debugging.
• Oversees testing of the system by an appropriate tester, from a systems & software view.
• Monitors the project progress, with regard to the software. Advises the technical leader on risk strategy as the project progresses.
• Conducts design reviews on projects and ensures company design principles are met, and quality is maintained.
• Develops customer contact. Organises and gives training to the customer, and Service Engineers on the project.
• Visits end user sites for installation and support of software.
• Supports other designers in area of expertise and in promoting standardisation of software and design techniques
• Keeps up to date with advancing techniques/technology in the software field.

Department Responsibilities

• Present ideas, projects etc., to others. This may be the customer, senior management or peers.

Qualifications

• BSc. or equivalent in Computer Science or related discipline,
• IET, BCS or other relevant professional body

Experience

• Complete life cycle experience from initial specification through unit design, test, integration, system test, commission, regulatory approval and production
• Experience in project team environment of peer review, mentoring, and progress reporting.
• Has developed software in an agile environment.

Additional Information

• A great working environment
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company
• Staff discount
• Fantastic pension scheme
• We have up to 27days of holiday with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
• Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group.
• We offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
• Competitive salary
• Exceptional benefits package
• Employee share schemes and variable salary components
• Your Choice membership discounts
• Free breakfast and lunch at on-site staff restaurant

Who we are

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Referrals Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Scheme. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications