SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Rate: Outside IR35 (dependent on experience)
Location: Chippenham
Duration: 6 months plus
My client is in the market for a of Software Engineers to join their team out of the Chippenham area. The ideal candidate will be expected to be experienced in the full life cycle of software development and have a track record of delivering all aspects of Software Engineering from concept to delivery.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER RESPONSIBILITIES
Specifically:
- Scoping and Defining Product functionality and releases.
- Requirements analysis and specification of high level software design
- Software architecture / OO design
- Development and implementation of software products
- Deliver to required standards
- Take on agile roles with each assigned project
Generally:
- Requirements Analysis
- Design using UML
- Object Oriented coding
- Development of test plans and specifications
- Support of integration and system testing
- Visits to site to assist in testing and commissioning
- Accurate estimation of task
- Accurate and timely reporting of progress and issues
REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience working in the Rail industry or on Rail projects
- Graduate in relevant engineering discipline or other numerate subject, although equivalent experience/education would also be considered
- Proficient in UML, OO, C++, C#
- Experience of Unit Testing
- Experience of software engineering in a lead role
- Self-motivated, adaptable and able to learn quickly
- Demonstrable knowledge of good development standards and practices as applicable to engineering disciplines, with at least 5 years' experience of delivering systems in a controlled software environment.
- Good knowledge of configuration management and control practices
Desirable Requirements
- Experience of developing Safety Critical Software
- Experience with Test Driven Development
- Familiarity with Agile software development techniques (ideally Scrum).
- Proficient in using UML for software design
- Experience with DOORS, Artisan
- Railway Industry background. Knowledge of CENELEC 50128.
- Systems Engineering experience
- Knowledge of Source Control Systems
If you feel like this is the right role for you than please apply now with an your most up to date CV we look forward to hearing from you.
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