Job summary
C++ / PYTHON / LINUX / WINDOWS
Key skills required for this role
C++ / PYTHON / LINUX / WINDOWS
Important
C++ / PYTHON / LINUX / WINDOWS
Job description
Our client, a pioneering firm in the IT sector, is looking for a highly skilled and innovative Principal Developer to join their esteemed Software Engineering team in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Working on the most complex and mission-critical projects
2. Collaborating with stakeholders, including customers, to develop and maintain software
3. Assisting the Software Engineering Manager with requirements management, estimation, and planning
4. Focusing on high-level architecture and long-term technical strategy
5. Devising and implementing innovative solutions to improve software processes and quality
6. Integrating software with hardware to deliver complete systems
7. Optimising application architectures for scalability and performance
8. Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues to ensure high availability and reliability
9. Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes
Job Requirements:
10. Experience in making high-stake decisions about architecture and technology
11. Extensive technical expertise across Linux and Windows operating systems
12. Exceptional understanding of electronics and systems design
13. Experience in developing applications and embedded software in C/C++, Java, Python, and Rust
14. Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools: Helm Charts, Terraform, or Ansible
15. Experience in full stack development using the Angular framework
16. Experience with hardware-software integration
17. Experience in developing software using internet, application layer, transport layer, and security protocols
18. Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD
19. In-depth understanding of video and image processing
20. Ability to quickly learn new technologies and propose solutions
21. Experience in multitasking and prioritising tasks efficiently
22. Experience in researching and evaluating software products
23. Excellent communication skills at all levels, including with customers
24. Solid understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
Supervisory Responsibilities:
25. Technical mentoring of engineers across the organisation
26. Sprint board management
Desired Skills:
27. Designing and implementing graphical user interfaces
28. Appreciation for physics, especially radiation-related topics
Security Clearances:
29. UK Employees - Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), Security Check (SC)
Education/Experience:
30. Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics, or a related field
31. 10+ years of firsthand experience in software (including firmware) development and DevOps
Physical Requirements:
32. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
33. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
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