Systems Architect

Farringdon James Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced technical lead to design and mentor teams while developing quality software. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in C++, SQL, and Agile methodologies. You will contribute to team improvement and manage the evolution of legacy software without disrupting existing functionalities. Competitive benefits include 28 days of leave, pension, and health care plans.

Benefits

28 Days annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays) increasing to 33

Pension scheme

Health Care Plans

Salary sacrifice bicycle schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial software development, particularly in C++.
• Demonstrated responsibility for software product development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of OOP, SQL and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and mentor technical teams.
• Monitor team performance and progress against targets.
• Develop using up-to-date technologies while maintaining legacy software.

Skills

Commercial development experience in C++

Expert knowledge of C++, OOP and SQL

Thorough knowledge of Agile working and development

Problem-solving ability

Interpersonal skills

NHS experience

Curiosity for new technologies

Team player

Ability to meet deadlines

Experience in clinical safety

Job description

Position can be based in either Plymouth or Bodmin.

Full Job Profile available upon request.

Main Purpose of Job

Contributes to the designing of technical teams and coaches and mentors individuals in different technical departments. As head of a team itself, maintains a continuous strategy of personnel improvement and monitors progress and results against set targets per individual.

Working within the technology stack, utilize your in-depth programming expertise and SQL knowledge on a variety of systems, from websites, Windows clients or mobile devices through to high volume and available SQL databases.

There is a large quantity of legacy software and the aim is to develop using up to date technologies without compromising the existing functionality – an evolutionary rather than a big-bang approach.

Knowledge and Skills

• Commercial development experience in C++
• A proven track record of having responsibility for the development of quality software products including requirements capture, analysis, design, build and deployment
• Expert knowledge of C++, OOP and SQL
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated with the ability to take responsibility and demonstrate good interpersonal skills
• NHS experience
• Thorough knowledge of Agile working and development
• A team player, analytical and flexible
• Excel at taking ownership of and solving problems
• The ability to foster motivation within the teams to meet tight deadlines
• A real curiosity for new technologies and techniques
• Having previous experience of dealing with clinical safety would be highly advantageous

Other Company benefits

• 28 Days annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays) increasing to 33, pro-rata.
• Pension scheme
• Health Care Plans
• Salary sacrifice bicycle schemes

Plus many more.