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Senior Software Engineer

Chess Limited

Senior Software Engineer

£60000

Chess Limited, Horsham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: fbfdf03b2a484c0c8bdd0a80d9584ae8

Full Job Description

  • Lead development of software applications from concept design, requirements definition, detailed design and coding

  • Development of software applications including concept design, requirements definition, detailed design and coding

  • Working with Mechanical/Electrical and Electronics engineers as part of a team to ensure project success

  • Maintaining oversight of all software requirements and issues for a project

  • Develop robust software with particularly attention to fault management, fault reporting and health status of applications.

  • Produce, maintain related supporting documentations (Interface control documentation, input to user manuals, Fault code lists and actions)

  • Work with customers to assist integration, commissioning and problem resolution activities, sometimes on-site.

  • Understand the Customer's technical needs and concept of operations and feed this into wider project requirements.

  • Work with the Project Manager, Technical Authority and Quality team as required to identify risks, issues, solutions and opportunities

  • Ensure significant developments and actions are communicated to relevant personnel in the engineering team, and providing technical input to the project manager to allow them to generate and maintain the project plan and monthly project review packs

    Essential

  • Strong degree in a related discipline

  • Experience of embedded software design and appreciation of associated hardware

  • Strong mathematics background

  • Experience of leading technical software projects

  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles

  • Experience of embedded software design and good general appreciation of associated hardware

  • Experience of writing C/C++ for embedded applications

  • Experience of designing and development of control systems, preferably of motor control principles and theory and interfaces


    • Desirable

    Embedded software/firmware:
  • Experience of using STM32 processors and Keil uVision development environment and tools

  • Communications such as Ethernet, RS422/UART, CAN, SPI etc.

  • Hardware interfacing, GPIO, ADC, DACs etc.


    • Windows/User interfaces:
  • Understanding of developing desktop application and user centric interface design

  • QT and QT Creator- multiplatform development environment in C++

  • Visual Studio C++ and C#

  • Low latency programming techniques

  • Networking (TCP/UDP)


    • General software:
  • Use of source control, particularly SVN and GIT

  • Use of Jira and Confluence for software requirements and task capture

  • Experience of using unit testing tools and technologies

  • Static code analysis


    • Personal Attributes
  • Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage

  • Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail

  • The ability to work independently when required

  • A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills

  • A resilient and adaptable approach, Bachelor's (preferred)

    Work life balance:

  • 37.5 hour working week

  • Lunchtime finishes on a Friday

  • Hybrid / flexible working arrangements

  • 28 days annual leave

  • Christmas closure

  • Holiday purchasing scheme, Group pension plan - matched contributions up to 5%

  • Income protection scheme

  • Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations

  • Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline

  • Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme

  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

  • Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing

  • Regular sports and social activities

  • Gym membership discounts

  • Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).

  • Recruitment referral bonus scheme

  • Excellent learning & development opportunities

  • Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations


    • Security Clearance Requirements:

    Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Additional leave

  • Bereavement leave

  • Company pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Employee stock ownership plan

  • Enhanced maternity leave

  • Enhanced paternity leave

  • Free parking

  • Health & wellbeing programme

  • Life insurance

  • On-site parking

  • Paid volunteer time

  • Referral programme

  • Sick pay

  • Store discount

  • Work from home


    • Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday