Job purpose: Our cient is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with Linux experience. The role will involve working closely within their software development teams to design, develop and deploy a range of complex software solutions hosted on Linux platforms and provide Linux specific expertise in the areas of installation, configuration and optimisation. The software will form part of a system interfacing to hardware and will be integrated onto dedicated and shared computing platforms for a wide range of in-service ships and advanced research applications.

Key responsibilities:

• Linux Operating System configuration
• Linux application development and deployment
• Defect investigation and defect resolution
• Support of integration and verification activities
• Accountable for cost and schedule of assigned work

Skills, Qualification and Experience:

Red Hat Linux application development - Essential

• Red Hat configuration including production of Kickstart files - Essential
• C++ or Java Development - Essential
• Linux device driver development - Desirable
• Linux Device Driver porting - Desirable
• Red Hat certification (RHCSA, RHCE) or similar - Desirable
• Hands on experience of DevOps practices and tools - Desirable
• VMware - Desirable
• RTI DDS Experience - Desirable
• IP Network design and optimisation - Desirable
• Proficient with a variety of Software Configuration Tools including SVN and GIT - Desirable
• Degree in engineering, computer science or related subject

Personal Attributes:

• Capable of achieving Security Clearance to at least SC level
• Self-motivated, adaptable to change, proactive, diligent and with good inter-personal skills
• Ability to rapidly apply generic knowledge to new problems in new environments
• Knowledge of Software Engineering best practices, methodologies, processes and tools;

Matchtech acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers and is part of Gattaca Plc.

Gattaca Plc provides support services to Matchtech and may assist with processing your application.