Software Engineer

The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs. Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people. The Software Engineering function in Ultra supports the software development lifecycle consisting of requirements analysis, design, implementation, test and verification in order to deliver software components into projects and products and supports the deployment and maintenance of software components. A professional at this grade applies technical / professional knowledge, making independent judgements based on practice and significant previous experience to support decision making. Often seen as a referral point or more senior team member to escalate more complex problems. Roles will act independently with minimal guidance, and may act as project managers/formal mentors for junior staff. Business: Ultra Sonar Systems Location: Weymouth, Dorset Preferred – Loudwater\Greenford Considered Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – Infrastructure Purpose of Role Ultra Sonar Systems has a need to rapidly grow its software engineering teams, in particular developing its Linux and Infrastructure skillset, to meet the demands of existing and forthcoming projects focused on our Integrated Sonar System product line. As a result, we have immediate and ongoing requirements for Software Engineers with proven experience in multithreaded C++ or HCI development in Java with experience in Linux development, IT infrastructure and DevOps technologies. In this role you will be working with teams of software developers and infrastructure engineers designing, implementing and testing sonar system solutions. Good knowledge of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux, IP, middleware solutions, DevOps, build tools and infrastructure technologies would be highly beneficial. Key Responsibilities

• Software design using UML
• Contribute to the design of infrastructure and configuration of Linux services
• Software Implementation in C++ or Java
• Integration, defect analysis and resolution
• Progression of assigned stories and tasks in a backlog
• Periodic verbal reporting of progress and contributing to sprint planning
• Investigation of Linux configuration or performance issues
• Working with IT and Infrastructure team members

Skills, Qualification and Experience

• Experienced in C++ or Java development
• Some experience of UML design
• Some experience of IT infrastructure, Linux configuration and installation
• Red Hat SA1 and SA2 certification would be beneficial
• Some knowledge of DevOps technologies would be an advantage
• Some knowledge of pipelines, Conan and Gradle would be an advantage

Personal Attributes

• Capable of UK SC clearance

#MAR #LI-HYBRID #LI-EG1 Here at Ultra we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We therefore do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible.