Staff Eng - Software

ARKA Group, LP; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

Workplace Pension

28 days holiday + 9 holidays

Cycle to Work

Annual bonus program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Lumacron Technology, based at the Edinburgh campus, seeks experienced software engineers to architect, design and verify software for its network monitoring products. The role covers embedded drivers, API and GUI work, and collaboration with hardware and firmware teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in Linux-based embedded software, strong OO language skills (C++/Java), frontend/backend web tech, and solid CI/CD knowledge, with readiness for security vetting and leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Degree-level in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent discipline or experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Linux-based embedded software systems and full software development life cycle.
• Expert in at least one OO language (C++, Java) and OO design principles.
• Experience architecting complex software for scalability and maintainability.
• Experience with frontend and backend web technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and collaborative skills, with ability to meet tight timescales.
• Ability to comply with UK GOV National Security Vetting Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and verify software for Lumacron’s flagship network monitoring products.
• Lead, mentor and support less experienced engineers.
• Develop low-level embedded drivers, API software and GUI components.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware design teams to ensure integrated solutions.

Skills

C++

Java

OO design

Frontend tech

CI/CD

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree-level in Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

REST APIs

VHDL/Verilog

Job description

Lumacron Technology, an CACI. Company, delivers world-class solutions to the optical communications marketplace. Expanding our modern European Headquarters in Edinburgh Park, we’re seeking talented Software Engineers to help support the expansion of our product portfolio.

Position Overview

Reporting to the R&D Project Manager, candidates will play a pivotal role in the architecture, design and verification of software within Lumacron’s flagship network monitoring products. The role is full-stack and multi-disciplinary and includes development of low-level embedded device drivers, application programming interface (API) software and graphical user interface (GUI) software, collaborating with peer design teams in hardware and firmware. Candidates will provide technical leadership, mentoring and support to less experienced colleagues. Unfortunately no visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Role Requirements

• Qualified to degree level in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent discipline or experience
• 10+ years of experience in development of Linux-based embedded software systems, including the full software design life cycle
• Expert in a least one object-oriented language (e.g. C++, Java) and OO design principles
• Experience of architecting complex software ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Experience of front end and back end web technologies: Javascript, Typescript, Node JS etc.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD
• Strong analytical and problem-solving, communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work to tight timescales, individually and collaboratively.
• Ability to comply with the UK GOV National Security Vetting Procedures (see link below) https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/united-kingdom-security-vetting

Additional Beneficial Skills

• Familiarity with REST APIs / OPEN API
• Experience architecting software / embedded software for FPGA-based hardware systems
• Specific experience of Telecommunication/Data Communication hardware products
• Knowledge of Telecoms Framing and Packet structures (OTN, SONET/SDH, PDH, Ethernet)
• Knowledge/experience of VHDL or Verilog

Location

This position is based out of Lumacron's Edinburgh campus.

What We Offer

• Private Medical Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Workplace Pension
• 28 days holiday plus 9 Bank and local holidays annually
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, occasionally operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment when working with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Visa Restrictions

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lumacron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability , or any other protected characteristic.