Software Engineer - Defence

SOFTWARE ENGINEER - CONTRACT role working PORTON DOWN - SOUTH WEST, for 1.5 years. We are looking for Software Engineer for our Defence sector client.

Job Role: Software Engineer - Defence

Location: Porton down - South West

Duration: 1.5 Years Contract

ESSENTIAL

- Understanding of sOFTWARE/SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES.
- Knowledge and experience of developing software products throughout the software development life cycle including requirements specification, design, implementation, and testing in accordance with the necessary Technology Readiness Level required.
- Knowledge and EXPERIENCE OF SOFTWARE PROCESSES AND PRACTICES (particularly TickIT+ as Client is accredited to foundation level) and their use in software development.
- Competent in two or more of the following Software Engineering technologies and practices: C, C++, Java and UML.
- Knowledge and experience of OBJECT ORIENTED DESIGN.
- Competent in the use of MS Office, Netbeans and MS Visual Studio 2012.
- A willingness to learn, develop and exploit innovative software methods, tools and techniques.
- The ability to think logically, to decompose a problem into its component parts whilst maintaining a holistic perspective.
- The ability to describe challenging technical software and systems related concepts to stakeholders who may not have a background in the area, but need to understand their value and impact.
- Experience in software development and/or test engineering.
- Experience of analysing software development artefacts (eg software requirements, design etc) and identifying potential problems and solutions.
- Experience of working in a team and contributing to a successful outcome.
- Experience of working to deadlines and producing quality innovative technical products under pressure to time and cost.
- Experience of technically leading projects on their own, leading others, monitoring performance, and providing feedback through reviewing other peoples work.
- Experience of mentoring other members of the team.
- Experience of networking and building relationships both internally and externally to achieve results.
- Knowledge of SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT and Control.

DESIRABLE

- Knowledge of Distributed/Multi-Core/parallel programming techniques.
- An understanding of Modelling and simulation.
- Experience of implementing software artefacts for Modelling and simulation projects.
- Experience in the CBR domain.
- Experience of implementing software solutions for Synthetic Environments and Simulation Interoperability Standards (ie DIS/HLA).
- Experience of implementing software solutions for Mathematical/Statistics based systems.
- Experience of CLIENT Information Systems and Host Infrastructure.
- Experience of implementing complex mathematical formulae within software.
- Demonstrate they can translate customer requirements into a programme of work.
- Understanding of CLIENT customer structures, the CLIENT research programme and equipment acquisition process.

Essential

A Degree or advanced professional qualification in a relevant subject in computer science, information science, information systems, information technology or a related field.

Desirable

A higher degree in related discipline. Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body (such as BCS or IET)

PLEASE NOTE: Shortlisted candidates would be contacted via Call/Email.

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