Job Title: Software Engineer
Contract Dates: ASAP – 29/10/23
Location: Chippenham
*OUTSIDE IR35*
Job Description:
A Software Engineer is required to join the R&D Department to deliver ground-breaking signalling system software-based products.
The Software Engineer will be expected to undertake requirements analysis, architecting and design of the work in a core team of software engineers in a dynamic development environment providing high value early lifecycle development capability for both safety-critical and safety-related software developments. The focus of the team will be on producing software solutions, performing all parts of the development lifecycle. The team will use a mix of traditional and agile techniques to manage risk and ensure on-time delivery of quality software.
The Software Engineer provides a technical role responsible for requirements analysis, software architecture, design, code, and test, and problem analysis on high-value safety-critical and safety-related projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Specifically:
Requirements analysis and specification of high level software design
Development and implementation of software design
Code and test of embedded systems
Generally:
Requirements Analysis
Design using structured techniques
Development of test specifications
Support of integration and system testing
Visits to site to assist in testing and commissioning
Report on progress as required
What do I need to qualify for this job?
Essential Requirements
Graduate in relevant engineering discipline or other numerate subject, although equivalent experience would also be considered
Proficient in UML, C#
Previous engineering experience
Experience in development of embedded software
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
Able to work to tight timescales
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good inter-personal skills
Willingness to occasionally travel overseas.
Desirable Requirements
Knowledge, particularly experience of developing Safety Critical Software to SIL4 level.
Familiarity with Agile software development techniques (ideally Scrum).
Proficient in using UML for software design
Experience with DOORS
Experience with Artisan
Railway Industry background. Knowledge of CENELEC 50128.
Systems Engineering experience
Knowledge of C#, SQL
Knowledge of cloud computing (Amazon Web Services)
Knowledge of Source control tools - Git, Synergy