Software Engineer

My client a leading multinational company is looking for a Software Engineer to join their team on an initial 5 month contact with extension options. This is a mixed skill role. Priority is for Java, C++ and Scripting skills. Skills and experience using automated testing tools would also be an advantage. Also required are solid OS skills - Windows and all Uinux flavours - for maintaining the production build environment.

PROJECT AREA DESCRIPTION

You will join a team working on enterprise security components. You will help to maintain components written in Java and C++. In addition you will be responsible for maintaining the team production build environments and automated build system written in Shell script. You will be part of a software development team that uses the Agile methodology.Clear, effective communication with stakeholders in product development and product management teams is crucial.

DUTIES/TASK DESCRIPTION - THE DELIVERABLES/RESULTS THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE EXPECTED TO ACHIEVE:

- Maintain and develop software components
- Share knowledge with other team members, including software development engineers, software quality engineers and information developers
- Provide input to the planning process for Agile iterations and milestones

MANDATORY SKILLS - THE ABSOLUTE MINIMUM SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED FOR THE CANDIDATE TO BE CONSIDERED:

- Development in Java, and a good understanding of Shell programming. C++ is highly desirable.
- Test planning and executing skills
- Knowledge of enterprise networks
- Ability to set up automated build and testing harnesses
- Strong communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS - THE IDEAL SKILLS YOU WOULD LIKE THE CANDIDATE TO HAVE:

- Agile development methodology
- Security technologies and architecture
- Cross-platform software development

If you have the above skills and experience please don't hesitate and apply today for this exciting and challenging role!