Software Engineer Java

Software Engineer(SC Clearance required)Purpose of job:Application of a software engineering approach to undertake all tasks within a software development lifecycle.Scope:To support or lead the development of software systems for above-water and underwater solutions, products and systemsReporting relationships:Reports to Technical Lead / Team LeaderStaff responsibility:May be required to act as software lead at system and/or subsystem levelLocation:Dorset Innovation Park, WinfrithEmployment status:Permanent, full time (37 hours/ week)Knowledge, skills and personal qualities required:Proven ability to support or lead software developmentsEducated to Degree or equivalent level in a software engineering or related disciplineKnowledge and understanding of Software EngineeringPreferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systemsUnderstanding of Open Systems Architectures and PrinciplesExperience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and toolsAbility to solve complex problems and to critically review results and methods to ensure qualityAbility to expand knowledge into new domain areas, work across domains and see the bigger pictureExcellent communication skills, including delivery of presentationsGood written skills including technical report writing, ability to communicate with both experts and non expertsIdeally the candidate will have experience in one or more of the following domain areas:Maritime Combat Systems, integration of equipment and softwareCommand and Control SystemsHardware and software network design, implementation and managementAcoustics / SonarRF communicationsAutonomy, AI, Machine learningData managementEngagement modellingSoftware Safety (DEF STAN 00-56 & IEC 61508 or equivalent)Desirable primary software/system skills:Java / JavaFX / NetbeansC++ / Visual StudioRequirements management (DOORS experience desirable)UML / Enterprise Architect for system designUnit Testing / JUnit / CppUnitHMI design and developmentAtlassian ToolsetNetwork protocolsDatabasesISO 9001 and TickITplus standards(* A strong bias to one particular coding language will not be considered a disadvantage)Other desirable software/system skills:PythonFortranMatlabLabViewSQLWeb (HTML, JavaScript)Usability TestingIT skills, protocols, switch config, hardware config, virtualizationAgile software developmentKey accountabilitiesTo be agreed by appointmentBehavioural requirementsGood at working both in a team and independentlyAttention to detail and understanding of the larger pictureStrong communication skillsProactive, willing and responsiveMotivated and genuinely interested in problem solving and developing logical, robust solutionsAble to multi-task and prioritise a varied work loadWants to expand knowledge baseTPBN1_UKTJ