Software Engineer C++
Stevenage
SC required before starting
12 Months could be extended
Full Time Onsite
PAY RATE - Up to £48.72 Per Hour PAYE
Up To £65 Per Hour Pay To Umbrella Company
INTERVIEW PROCESS 1 stage virtual interview

CRITICAL ELEMENTS Strong knowledge of C and C++, Previous experience of developing Software in the area of test solutions, Good team working and communication skills

The Opportunity
Are you a forward thinking and talented software engineer who is passionate about creating high quality software and looking to take your career to the next level?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that is starting an exciting phase of transforming the way we develop and deliver software, putting our engineers at the heart of this transformation whilst developing software that facilitates testing across the whole of the companies UK product portfolio.
We invite you to apply to join a team with a great balance of new ideas and in depth experience which promotes a highly dynamic working environment.
The role will be for an initial 12 month period.

In this role you will be:
Designing and developing Test Equipment software to test world leading complex missile systems and sub-components;
Working with a wide range of teams and stakeholders to deliver test software capability of products from early concept to production;
Exploring and experimenting with new implementations and technologies to meet the ever challenging customer requirements
Challenging and implementing real change when opportunities arise in the way the software is developed both within test software and the wider software community
Embracing Agility and delivering value to the company giving you are real sense of achievement
Working in a Software Engineering office/lab environment engaging with test equipment and electronic circuitry.

What's in it for you?
Chance to join a friendly, motivated team and play a part in its evolution.
Working in a department supporting the whole product portfolio throughout the entire engineering life cycle will give you the platform to significantly increase your engineering skills and knowledge.
To input and shape how Software is developed by introducing new development techniques and tools
Working closely with our colleagues across the UK and in France and Italy, so there may be the opportunity to travel both within the UK and to our sites in France and Italy.
Great personal development opportunities through various learning and development initiatives to keep you skills at the forefront of software engineering
A supportive working environment enabling you to develop and grow your career in a company with expanding horizons.
Working at the sharp end of product development and production, enabling the development and delivery of our world leading products to customers.

What's great about the team
The UK Test Software team is a multi-disciplined, dynamic, focused and agile team of about 50 engineers specialising in all aspects of Test Solution design, including hardware, software and Embedded Real Time systems. It is a great place to learn about the company's entire product range.

What are we looking for
We are keen to expand our team with the right people that complement and enrich our culture while empowering our exciting transformation initiative. We are keen to learn from new people and passionate about building high performing teams. We therefore invite self-motivated, passionate, adaptable and proficient software engineers to apply for this role.
Previous software engineering experience in the development of test solutions
Strong ability to write software in C/C++; experience with C# and Scripting languages would be an advantage to our future strategy.
Proactive and able to take ownership of the software development.
Great communication skills with a strong motivation for collaboration.
Previous experience working in an agile development team.
A strong understanding of what is required to create high quality software and the ability to support quality practices
Knowledge and experience of NI Test Stand is desirable
Knowledge of electronics measurement and debug techniques using equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers
Understanding of communications and serial interfaces such as RS422, RS485, Modbus, CAN and 1553
Can articulate the benefits of key software craftsmanship practices like unit testing and good design
Someone who is comfortable with change and understands the importance of continuous improvement within a modern software development team.
Experience of Test Driven Development within a software engineering context and comfortable with practices like pair programming and lightweight design modelling
A good understanding of automation, continuous integration and DevOps principles and practices desirable.