Senior Software Engineer in chertsey

Senior Software Engineer

Are you a Software Engineer looking for a new opportunity to design, develop and mentor? Are you proficient in high-level programming language? Then this could be the opportunity you are looking for.

Randstad Engineering are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our client based in Chertsey, this is a full time permanent position with a salary upto £65,000 per annum.

The Role

Our client has an exciting opportunity and is seeking to expand its software and system engineering capability. The work will range from software development, system engineering, technical governance, and mentoring of a software design team. The work covers both the Maritime and Land domains. This role may take either a Software Design Lead or Design Authority for projects where appropriate.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Software design, development and review (from concept to final product) for a range of systems from small embedded single processors through to multi-processor networked systems.
• Work with systems and hardware engineers to develop multi-discipline solutions, including the definition of software-hardware and software-firmware interfaces.
• Undertake design activities at both the equipment and system levels.
• Meeting technical requirements through all phases of design, integration and leading to customer acceptance.
• Technical governance of a portfolio of projects by acting as Design Authority or independent reviewer as appropriate.
• Undertake the duties of the Software Lead where additional support may be required on projects, bids, and product development activities.
• Make decisions on the suitability of the engineering design solutions.
• Liaise and co-operate with the Project Managers and Design Authorities to resolve technical, project or resource problems and conflicts.
• Provision of software mentoring across project personnel.
• Supporting the research and development of products within the Company, improving engineering quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Participating in project reviews and support presentations at relevant Design Review Meetings.
• Support the business development team and preparation of technical proposals when required and be able to handle sensitive information in the course of your work.

Qualifications & Skills

• In-depth knowledge and experience in all aspects of software design and development.
• Degree level educated in a related engineering discipline.
• Proficient in a high-level programming language, C++, Java, Linux based and some aware of NetBeans.
• Can evaluate, mitigate, and manage engineering risks across projects for which you will be directly/indirectly responsible.
• A Chartered member of a professional institution or working towards Chartered status would be desirable.
• Have a high level of both verbal and written communication skills providing regular communication to internal and external stakeholders, customers, and suppliers.
• Be able to manage, motivate and develop engineering employees to ensure they fulfill their roles and meet targets within agreed timelines and standards of quality.
• Excellent written and oral communications.
• Ability to present complex ideas to all levels of the customer community and both internal and external Stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-site team.
• Willingness to work as part of a collaborative enterprise with other companies including short periods of detached duty where necessary.

For more information or to discuss this opportunity further please call Sean on: 01489 535 703

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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