Software Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

Software Developer - C++/C - Graphs & Data Visualizations - Hybrid

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The Graph team is looking for a Software Developer to collaborate with other dedicated engineers who are passionate about data visualization and committed to delivering high-quality software.

Our team is dedicated to designing and developing data visualization libraries optimized for portability and seamless integration across diverse SAS applications, including Model Studio, Visual Analytics, Mobile BI for iOS and Android, Customer Intelligence, Intelligent Decisioning, and Data Maker. These solutions are utilized across multiple industries and diverse use cases, requiring our teams to address complex challenges related to code generation, parallel computing, memory optimization, user interface design, networking, database management, and algorithm development.

• Design and develop high-quality, testable, and scalable software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D and product management to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Contribute to technical initiatives and support junior developers through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in project scoping, scheduling, and progress tracking; proactively identifying, reporting, and resolving blockers.
• Ensure code quality through comprehensive testing (unit, integration, regression) and close collaboration with SDETs.
• Maintain accountability for the full software lifecycle, including support for internal and external consumers.
• Contribute to technical documentation in partnership with technical writers.
• Embrace continuous improvement and innovation in tools, processes, and code quality.
• Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining an enterprise-grade data visualization framework and library utilizing C++.
• Contribute to the creation of data visualization components by taking technical requirements and implementing them, identifying and resolving bugs, performing thorough testing, refining features, and delivering software demonstrations.
• Develop and maintain automated systems dedicated to ensuring quality assurance and performance analysis.
• Provide comprehensive support to internal users regarding API and software utilization through coding examples, detailed documentation, and informative presentations.
• Demonstrate expertise in developing cross-platform C++ libraries and advanced large-scale data visualization solutions.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization’s secure software development goals.

• 5+ years of enterprise-level software development experience with proficiency in modern C++ and/or C
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related quantitative field. Post-graduate coursework may be desirable.
• Deep understanding of modern development tools, IDEs, methodologies, and principles.
• Hands-on experience with Github, Jira, and workflow management tools.
• Proven ability to implement and enforce development standards.
• Experience writing and executing automated tests.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• A passion for mentoring and driving technical excellence.
• Experience or educational background in computer graphics or game development
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
• Right to work in the UK
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

• Interest in data visualization
• Has knowledge of 2D and 3D computer graphics techniques
• Possesses experience with composing unit tests and utilizing unit testing frameworks
• Is familiar with web and browser technologies

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