Job Title: Software Engineer
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £35k – £50K
Job Type: Permanent
Overview:
Spherea is a multinational test specialist providing complex test systems and solutions to major Defence, Aerospace and Space primes, platform manufacturers and equipment suppliers.
Our mission is to test the world and enable our clients to validate their new products & technologies and commercialise them quickly and cost-effectively. With an outstanding pedigree and test in our DNA we are involved in an unlimited field of applications and industries that can range from commercial aircraft, light armoured vehicles, helicopters, battle tanks, space platforms, nuclear power stations control systems and even complete metro systems. Whether our customers are at the qualification, production or maintenance stage, we deliver the right solution to meet the requirements of their ambitious programmes.
Spherea UK has entered a growth phase and is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Software Engineer who will contribute to our growth and use this amazing opportunity to broaden their knowledge and progress within the company.
The Role:
Software Engineers develop software that helps their employer serve clients, be competitive, and increase the company’s productivity. To be successful in this role, a Software Engineer’s technical knowledge must include programming languages like Java, Python, and C++. They must also have strong problem-solving skills, creative thinking capabilities, and a positive attitude that makes them ready to troubleshoot any issues that arise during development or deployment and take proper action. The candidate will ensure the projects/applications can be tested and delivered on time and in an expedient manner, co-ordinating with specialist engineering functions as required.
Missions & Responsibilities:
- Analyse, design, code, and modify code (typically in C++14) of complex software designs for simple systems or subsystems
- Evaluate complex software designs to identify design flaws
- Use appropriate software packages create documents, including test reports, letter reports, compliance documentation, and designs
- Participate in the complete software development lifecycle, including design, development, debugging, testing, configuring, and deploying our complex, real-time software solutions into simulation and test exercises
- Interact with current and potential customers to understand their requirements and guide development efforts to meet their needs
- Possess strong knowledge of software architectures, software systems, software algorithms, software industry best practices, and emerging software technologies
Key Skills, Education & Experience Required:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Software Engineering (2:1 or higher)
- Ability to obtain UK security clearance
- Expertise in one of the following: C, C++, JAVA, LabVIEW, Python
- Previous experience in a similar engineering role with an advanced electrical engineering company would be a distinct advantage
- Familiarity with source control systems and configuration management practice
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Annual Bonus
- Generous Pension Scheme (4% EE & 8% ER)
- Full Family Healthcare Plan
- Family Cash Plan
- 27 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
- The ability to work remotely (after a qualifying period)
- Cycle Scheme
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of; Software Developer, Software Engineer, Systems Developer, Application Developer, IT Database Developer and Software Integration, IT Developer, Coder, Modeller, System Coder, Python, C/C++, Developer, Programmer, Technical Developer, Systems Developer, System Coder, Python, Senior Developer, also be considered for this role.
