Senior Software Engineer

Stokesley
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Job Title:
Senior Software Engineer
Location:
Stokesley, North Yorkshire
Benefits:

  • Excellent Salary and benefits (Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Salary Sacrifice Schemes (cycle to work scheme and KiddiVoucher scheme
  • Private healthcare (after 6 months service)
  • 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to 33 days
  • Monthly team lunches
  • Annual performance review
  • Excellent training opportunities
  • Friendly and supportive working environment
  • Free on-site parking
    The Company
    One of the UK’s leading independent systems and software integration companies delivering cutting edge automation safety control systems to some of the world's most complex operations including marine, data centres, power stations and chemical plants. Recently awarded Tier 1 supply chain status to a multinational defence, security, and aerospace giant puts this company in a unique and privileged position within the UK marketplace. We are an ambitious systems integrator, with a proven track record, that thrives on delivering high quality, on time, in budget solutions into a number of extremely demanding markets.
    About the Role as senior software engineer:
    We are looking for ambitious individuals with an extensive background of PLCs and good knowledge of SCADA and HMI applications. Full development life-cycle and onsite commissioning experience is essential. The ideal candidate will have led high performing teams, be exceptionally organised, determined and will thrive in an expanding development environment. They will have a willingness to work within a dynamic team to get the job done to a high standard.
    Main Duties as senior software engineer:
  • Deliver complex PLC/SCADA and HMI
  • systems to customer requirements and programme schedules within budget
  • Responsible for taking ownership of all aspects of software engineering including requirements specification and management, design, implementation, functional safety, testing, configuration management and quality assurance.
  • Producing project documentation, writing specifications, schedules and technical reports
  • Interfacing with clients on technical matters
    Essential Job Specific Skills & Qualification:
  • Experienced with using PLC systems
  • Experienced with using SCADA/HMI applications
  • Experienced with using Serial Interfaces (Modbus, RS422 and RS232)
  • Capable of fault diagnosis within IT and PLC/SCADA System architectures
  • Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure
  • Highly organised and self-motivated
  • Able to use own initiative and work without supervision
  • Experienced in mentoring and developing junior team members
  • Ability to travel with full driving license
  • Must be able to attain UK Security Clearance
    Desirable:
  • Experience in multiple industry sectors
  • Experience with modelled requirements
  • Experience with developing .net applications
  • Knowledge of IEC61508/61511 Safety Guidelines
  • Good Presentation and communication skills
  • Advanced level of using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio and Access)

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