Software Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Software Engineer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in embedded systems, application development, and software testing, with experience across a broad spectrum of programming languages and technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects involving Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and big data analytics, contributing to the development of robust and scalable software solutions.

Duties

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications across various platforms including embedded systems, Android, and desktop environments.
• Implement firmware updates and optimise code for ARM architectures and OS kernels.
• Develop and integrate APIs for seamless communication between hardware components and cloud services such as AWS.
• Conduct debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation of software modules using tools like Visual Studio, Eclipse, GitHub, and Jenkins.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system specifications using UML and Confluence documentation standards.
• Write comprehensive unit tests and automate testing procedures to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Utilise signal processing techniques for data analysis in projects involving FPGA, MATLAB, Simulink, or Raspberry Pi platforms.
• Maintain version control using Git or SVN repositories; participate in code reviews to uphold coding standards.
• Engage in continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices to streamline development workflows.
• Contribute to the development of IoT solutions leveraging Zigbee, Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP protocols, and network monitoring tools.
• Support hardware integration tasks including soldering and firmware flashing for embedded devices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development with proficiency in languages such as C++, Python, Java, C#, PHP, Perl, Visual Basic, JavaScript, HTML/CSS.
• Strong understanding of embedded software design principles and experience working with ARM processors and OS kernels.
• Knowledge of FPGA programming and signal processing techniques is desirable.
• Familiarity with database management systems including MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server; experience with SQL query optimisation is advantageous.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS; knowledge of RESTful APIs is essential.
• Competence in network protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP; experience with network monitoring tools is preferred.
• Ability to work with various development environments such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, Node.js; version control systems like Git or SVN are essential.
• Skills in software testing methodologies including unit testing, test automation, and quality assurance practices.
• Familiarity with IoT protocols such as Zigbee; experience with Raspberry Pi or similar hardware is a plus.
• Strong analysis skills combined with excellent problem-solving abilities; capable of debugging complex issues efficiently.
• Relevant qualifications in Computer Science or related fields; prior experience in application development for diverse operating systems is desirable.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within a collaborative environment that values technical excellence and continuous learning.

Pay: £27,342.07-£83,616.84 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Childcare
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee mentoring programme
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Financial planning services
• Flexitime
• Free fitness classes
• Free flu jabs
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Housing allowance
• Language training provided
• Life insurance
• Matching gift scheme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Referral programme
• Relocation assistance
• Sabbatical
• Shuttle service provided
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Transport links
• UK visa sponsorship
• Unlimited paid holidays
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote