Software Application Engineer
Software Engineer
This is an excellent career opportunity a chance to join a company that is in the process of significant growth and major projects appearing.
Our client has a vacancy for a Software Applications Engineer with a sound understanding of Software design and concepts. It is for a permanent staff position working within an engineering environment in the nuclear industry.
The candidate will need to obtain SC level security clearance prior to employment. The role is in a very sensitive part of the nuclear industry and will take for a UK passport holder 3/4 months to achieve.
It is based near Ellesmere Port and currently going through an exciting period of growth with major international projects appearing.
WFH 2 days
We are looking for
- A good quality degree preferably in software engineering or related discipline
- Sound understanding of software design principles and concepts coupled with an ability to communicate effectively in a mixed level team
- Development capability in C# with SQL, .NET, with optional capability in C
- Knowledge of working with SVN and GIT source control
The role is in a very sensitive area of the nuclear industry and the individual will be required to achieve SC level of security clearance. This is a long process will take 3 to 4 months for a UK passport holder.
What does the job involve?
The role will includes all the following but candidates are expected to grow into the position and may not have done everything .
· Generation of bespoke software solutions for company products including documentation, code generation and test
· Liaison with internal specialists and customers to understand their requirements and to work collaboratively with them to develop a range of solutions to meet their needs
· Development of existing and new products and services to grow new business opportunities
· Provide routine maintenance, trouble shooting and training support to customers for their existing systems
· Management of external suppliers for delivery of activities to support customer projects and internal development activities
· Installation and commissioning of company products on customer sites
· Regular customer interaction to understand their technical requirements and ensure that products are meeting their expectations
• Generation and management of documentation requirements including drawings such as network and database schematics, operator and maintenance manuals, commissioning procedures etc.
· Capability to develop project proposals including schedule and cost forecasts
· Ability to manage project deliverables and provide clear status reporting to internal and external stakeholders
· Requirement for travel to European suppliers and other company/customer sites
What skills and experience do you need?
A good quality degree preferably in software engineering or related discipline
Sound understanding of software design principles and concepts coupled with an ability to communicate effectively in a mixed level team
Development capability in C# with SQL, .NET Core, with optional capability in C
Knowledge of working with SVN and GIT source control
What are the pay and benefits ?
· £60,000 to £66,000 per annum
· Company performance bonus. ( £3K)
· 25 days holiday rising to 28 days after 6 years’ service.
· Company Sick Pay.
· Defined contribution pension scheme. Max 11% / 16%
Flexi time /13 SWAD days off per annum
WFH 2 days