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JOB SUMMARY
Working for the Software Manager this role is crucial in the development and roll out of the Software strategy for the X-ray and Test Division. Building on the deep experience of our teams across our sites in the UK and Germany, you will be defining and developing the architecture of our next generation systems.
Your role will include:
1. Reviewing the deployed software products and, working together with the product line teams, looking for strengths and weaknesses in their architectures, and opportunities to unify.
2. Reviewing current state of the art industrial software best practice, languages, frameworks and environments.
3. Defining, documenting and championing a common architecture for future product line applications. Working with the senior management team to ensure the approach meets the requirements of the business.
4. Working with experienced applications developers to implement the architecture and supporting development teams with documentation and consultation to ensure a standard approach is maintained.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
5. Minimum of a University degree (Computer Science, Telecommunications or similar).
6. Minimum of 5 years of professional working experience in High Technology systems development.
7. Industrial experience in any of the following areas: Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, High Tech, Industrial Equipment, Life Sciences, Software & Platforms.
8. Strong C++ programming ability using Microsoft Visual Studio on Windows platform.
9. Developing applications for the current Microsoft Windows operating system.
10. Designing software using OOD methodologies.
11. Knowledge of software development strategies and techniques.
12. Good working knowledge of Agile tools & methodologies ideally with DevOps.
13. Proven communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
14. This role is an opportunity for an experienced software leader or those looking for the opportunity to develop new skills in leading highly visible software projects. It is not expected that you show evidence of the exact experience. You will be supported to develop professionally through exposure to customers, suppliers and research partners and in working alongside colleagues with a diverse range of skills.
15. Familiarity with Industrial Capital Equipment.
16. Application of Machine learning techniques for image processing and workflow enhancement.
17. Experience leading teams of software developers to deliver complex industrial software systems.
18. Experience of Industry 4.0 connectivity standards such as SECS/GEM.
19. Experience with image processing tools and applications.
20. Ability to work under pressure and according to timelines
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Regular travel to Nordson sites both in the UK and overseas. Approx. 20%