Senior Application Software Engineer (C++)

DUTIES:

• Take a senior role in the development of application software, mainly for operator-facing, mission-critical software used in C2 and ISR systems.
• Take ownership of features from requirements through design, implementation, and testing for front-end and back-end development.
• Research and understand new domains and technologies sufficiently to understand user requirements and implement features.
• Assist with the company’s production efforts related to application software.
• Play a major role in the generation of outputs for projects, including design, testing, documentation, production and verification artefacts.
• Implement the company’s  engineering processes, plans and policies as applicable to a specific project; and
• Perform minor support roles within the company, if required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (BSc) or Engineering (BSc Eng. / BEng).

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency with one or more general-purpose programming languages: C++,Java etc.
• Proficiency with one or more scripting languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell etc.
• Understanding of object-oriented design and common software patterns.
• Experience with collaboration using version control software such as Git, Subversion, or Perforce; and
• Experience Recommended Skills and Experience
• 3 - 7 years of relevant industry or postgraduate experience advantageous; working in a team using Agile methods and/or issue tracking software such as Jira.
• Modern C++ experience, especially C++11 and onwards.
• Markup languages and associated technologies including XML, XSLT, XML Schema, JSON, YAML; and
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science (MSc) or Engineering (MSc Eng. / MEng).

ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to learn fast and absorb new information quickly.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate on large projects.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills; and
• high standard of communication skills in English (both verbal and written).

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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