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SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Employment Type Permanent
Location South Wales , South Wales
Industry Sector IT
Start Date ASAP
Salary/Rate £35000 - £45000 per annum + Benefits
Reference 318624 DJ
Date Advertised 19-06-2008 - 00:01

This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.

Description

Purpose of Position

The Senior Software Development Engineer will join the Software Development Group, based in South Wales and be responsible for the technical design, rapid implementation, integration, test and support of software applications. In addition the role will involve specialism in HCI, creating and modifying GUI's .

Senior Software Engineer

Description of Program

Purpose of Position

The Senior Software Development Engineer will join the Software Development Group, based in South Wales and be responsible for the technical design, rapid implementation, integration, test and support of software applications. In addition the role will involve specialism in HCI, creating and modifying GUI's.

The development engineer will work with other members of the development group and be responsible for ensuring that their work adheres to the development quality processes and delivered in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Applying and driving the HCI design and guidance to the software requirements and implementation

Proving software builds to support Lab demonstrations

Analysing software subsystem requirements

Rapid prototype development to support lab demonstrations

Customisation and Integration of COTS MOTS products

Work proactively with System Engineering to translate System models into software solutions

Work proactively with the internal HFI team

Validating S/W design against requirements and assumptions.




Education/Experience

ESSENTIAL

Proficient in HCI evaluations and tools.

Human Factors specialism

BS Degree in EE, CS, Physics or equivalent experience

Strong background in Software Design, Code, Test, V&V using current methodologies, processes and tools Good understanding of the OSI-layered communications model

Knowledge of specification preparation and participation in design reviews

Extensive engineering experience in software development

Excellent English writing and speaking skills

Excellent analytical skills

Subsatantial knowledge of CMM Development

Substantial C++ knowledge

Design leadership skills, autonomous, problem-solver, and creative.



DESIRABLE:

Small platform development knowledge

Developed applications for Military environments

Defense/aerospace industry background

Broad understanding of messaging protocols, TCP/IP, UDP, including those applicable to wireless (as well as wired) environments

Substantial Knowledge of real-time software systems

For a more in-depth conversation about the role please call Daniel Jenkins on 01935 403 211 or email your CV to daniel.jenkins@wynnwith.com