Software Systems Engineer - VB.NET & Global Installations

Candour Talent Ltd; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Performance bonus

Job summary

Candour Talent Ltd. is recruiting for a Software Systems Engineer to join our client in Bridgend. The role is primarily office-based with some flexibility, offering a permanent full-time position with a 37-hour workweek and a competitive benefits package.

You will analyze software requirements, design system interfaces, and develop code in VB.NET for control systems used on high-tech equipment. International travel for field installations may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' software development experience, ideally within an engineering environment.
• Strong VB.NET development experience.
• Experience of, or an interest in, machine/motion control and software-hardware integration.
• Experience with PLC systems and/or laser control would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage tasks within project timescales.
• Confident communicating with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to travel internationally for field installations when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analysis of software requirements according to product definition and specific customer needs, working with product development and production teams.
• Ensure timely generation of the required system specifications including design, system interfaces, and product definition.
• Design and development of software code to meet specified requirements using the software language(s) most appropriate to the system.
• Prepare module descriptions, test plans and procedures and other software documentation as required, verifying that the software product is in accordance with the specified requirements.
• Prepare all necessary design review documentation and distribute to Company personnel as appropriate for discussion.
• Liaise with end users and other relevant contractors and sub-contractors to ensure compliance with system requirements.
• Support field installations on site around the world as required.
• Participate in investigations into system problems which may arise at any stage from design, coding and testing through to acceptance and on-going use of the products.
• Propose, define, and implement solutions to problems including bug-fixing and system modification and/or enhancement to prevent as far as possible recurrence of problems.
• Ensure the adequate and timely training of personnel within the company.
• Maintain own technical knowledge at an acceptably high and current level.
• Establish and maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Company's legacy systems control software (VB.NET) and provide a complete back up to the Software Systems Manager in relation to the core systems and other products.

Skills

VB.NET

Software development

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

HND/Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics

Job description

Candour Talent Ltd. is recruiting for a Software Systems Engineer to join our client in Bridgend. The role is primarily office-based with some flexibility, offering a permanent full-time position with a 37-hour workweek and a competitive benefits package.

You will analyze software requirements, design system interfaces, and develop code in VB.NET for control systems used on high-tech equipment. International travel for field installations may be required.