SOFTWARE ENGINEER C++, PYTHON

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

As the ideal candidate, good experience of the full software lifecycle is a must and you will have the ability to understand and solve complex problems and will be naturally flexible in approach. A team player with excellent communication skills, you will also be capable of working on your own when necessary.

The successful candidate will be expected to be able to obtain UK SC security clearance

The Company

Our Client is a well-established business that has been successful in the Defence and Security market since 1992. Their secure information exchange solutions have been deployed by more than twenty-five different nations around the globe and as part of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) High Assurance community, they fully support the HMG mission to make the UK the safest place to conduct business online.

This success in the defence and security market has been built on their ability to build great technology and service solutions that not only address the customers’ needs, but helps drive the organisations capabilities forward securely, whilst respecting the commercial and social requirements of today`s world.

Looking forward, they are working to secure future enabling technology through expansion into the Autonomous Vehicles, Fintech, Blockchain, Cloud and Crypto Currency environments.

They hold several accreditations ISO9001 (Quality Management System), ISO27001 (Information Security) IIP Gold Standard and Cyber Essentials Plus. We are the British Standards Institute’s reference enterprise for TickITplus, the software development extension to ISO9001.

So, as an SME, Our Client is well respected in the industry, with agile capabilities that enable organisations and busineses to work securely, be that working direct, as lead Technology Architects or in partnerships that empower our customers to achieve their goals.

Role Purpose

To undertake and complete product, research and/or bespoke development projects of varied scope and complexity, to schedule and within agreed resource constraints.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop and code software.
• Develop documentation and training material conforming to relevant Company standards and procedures.
• Undertake functional testing and validation of developed code, documentation and training materials.
• Investigate customer product use scenarios, reproducing issues and resolving these.
• Contribute to project planning, identifying and advising on technical tasks to be undertaken and the resources required for the project.
• Understand customer requirements and translate into technical requirements.
• Produce designs and specifications to meet customer requirements.
• Support other parts of the business (sales, marketing etc) by providing technical information or assisting in obtaining research and/or development contracts.
• Identify and participate in research activities to assist in advancing department ways of working.
• Provide third line post-sales support.

Experience

• Software Engineering Degree or similar.
• Ability to write code in C++and Linux.
• Excellent OOAD skills.
• Secure programming techniques.
• Good understanding of Internet standards and protocols.

Desirable

• 3+years relevant experience.
• Ability to write in PHP and JavaScript.
• C++11 standard (and onwards).
• Boost libraries, preferably asio.
• Scripting Languages for example Python or Bash.
• SE Linux.
• CMake.
• UML Modelling.
• Unit Testing.
• Continuous Integration.
• Virtualisation technologies such as VMWare, Docker, AWS.
• Agile Techniques.
• Low level Network programming.

Our Client encourages an open and participative approach to both business and social activities. As a Gold standard Investor in People, you will have a structured career path which actively supports your career development. They will provide an attractive remuneration package and excellent future career prospects.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location