Software Engineer

Job Description

Our Client is a leading Electronics business based in the North East of England. The company currently require a talented Software Engineer.Purpose of the Role

• Provide insight and technical leadership for software projects, both internally led and externally led
• Maximise the performance of company through a range of software applications including embedded systems, desktop solutions and web-based applications
• Deliver software solutions for integrations with third party hardware and software. These integrations will typically be developed in .NET / C# for Windows desktop applications utilising our own API.
• Maintain and develop our existing software solutions and provide technical support for our customer base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the Software/Firmware design, development, implementation, and successful end user integration of company products
• Define the system from the top down and develop software that implements features of the system
• Assist in the design and development of software to maximise performance for company products
• Assist in the design of embedded software systems using ARM and PIC micro-controllers and liaise with external design agencies
• Design and implement integration solutions to connect company products with third party systems.
• Documentation of design and implementation in accordance with our quality system
• Implementation of test plans for software / firmware Provide technical updates and feedback about software solutions to the Technical Manager
• Updates and support to existing software solutions
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for customers using our released software solutions
• Identify product development opportunities and extend the products feature set through innovation and application of sound development methods
• Manage the software development environment maintaining traceability and control of all code, documentation relevant to the development of code
• Continuously improve the product lines
• Support production by defining the test methods for products and implementing tools and systems to support the required testing
• Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application into Company Product
• Maintain existing internal Power App, Ruby on Rails and Power BI based systems and develop new systems when required to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide occasional IT support within the business

Skills Required:

• Strong background in developing for embedded systems and Windows applications
• Strong background in .NET / C# application development for Windows
• Web technologies such as HTML/JavaScript/CSS
• Strong background in C/C++ development for embedded systems
• Experience of the PIC/ARM series of micro-controllers
• Experience of HTTPS, TLS, and SSL Certificate management
• Knowledge of the Microchip TCP/IP stack
• Experience of developing APIs for use by third parties
• Knowledge of Power Apps and Power BI based systems
• At least a Bachelors degree in computer science or similar subject.
• Experience of strong system design, programming, and utilising common design methods
• Experience and solid understanding of building multi-threaded applications
• Experience of working with various communication and networking protocols
• Full understanding of the whole software product development cycle
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Able to work under pressure
• A thorough understanding of software version control systems.
• Network communications using TCP/IP
• Knowledge of the ARM GCC tool chain
• Object Oriented design and implementation
• Version control using Git
• Experience driving technology integration and adoption
• Experience with analogue and digital hardware.

Salary:

• Competitive salary offered plus bonus and company benefits.

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