Senior Software Engineer
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Middleton Stoney, United Kingdom
Reporting To: John Turner
Description
The Senior Software Engineer has significant responsibility for designing, developing, and maintaining software for our products. The role is mainly involved in applications, graphical software, developing cross-platform, graphical data analysis and device-configuration for software applications. The successful applicant will have experience of leading major projects involving Web client/server applications.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, track, and manage software projects - working both independently and collaboratively within Agile teams to meet project objectives and deadlines.
* Design, develop, test, and maintain application and GUI software across the full software development lifecycle.
* Capture and interpret customer and user requirements to deliver high-quality, reliable software solutions.
* Develop and maintain real-time and post-process data analysis software, incorporating mathematical algorithms and visualisation tools.
* Apply relevant expertise in order to create robust, scalable, and maintainable code; whilst adhering to company policies and processes.
* Develop and maintain software architecture using best practices such as multi-threading, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
* Specify, install, and maintain development tools and technologies (e.g., GitLab DevOps, IDEs, testing frameworks).
* Investigate and resolve software issues or feature requests raised by internal teams, representatives, or customers.
* Contribute to R&D initiatives by identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in existing or new software products.
* Work on cross-platform projects including cloud-based, RESTful APIs, and client/server-based solutions.
* Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to junior team members.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Minimum of 2:1 degree in programming or computer science or equivalent industry experience required.
* Strong programming skills in C#, XAML, and C++, with experience using .NET / .NET Core frameworks and cloud-based architectures such as AWS.
* Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and multi-threaded applications.
* Experience developing user interfaces, data visualisation tools, and interactive software.
* Proficient in version control, testing, and release management, ideally using GitLab DevOps.
* Experience practitioner of Agile methodologies and collaborative software development environments.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a logical and creative approach to challenges.
* Strong communication and teamwork, able to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
* Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
* Committed to high standards, quality, and continuous improvement in all aspects of work.
* Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers is advantageous.
Benefits
* Discretionary annual profit share bonus
* Holiday entitlement of 27 days plus bank holidays
* 5% employee and 5% employer contributions through our via our salary sacrifice workplace pension scheme
* Group Income Protection Insurance Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* Death In Service Scheme
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* Smart casual dress code