Software Engineer
- by Matchtech
- Location City of Preston, UK
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Salary
£34.77 - £44.68 / hour
986 days ago
Job Description:
Job Description
The Enhanced Process & Toolset team (EPT) develop and support the toolsets used by the Eurofighter Avionics community. The key system is the PCMS configuration management database - the central repository for all airborne software and associated documentation. This role is to support the PCMS team in maintaining and enhancing this capability. In addition to supporting the user base, the main focus is to upgrade the existing hardware and software platforms whilst deploying new security and remote working mechanisms. This is challenging due to the business critical role of the system requiring high reliability, availability and scalability whilst at the same time having to support multiple governmental customers, air forces and industrial partners.
We are looking for someone with programme experience to help move the EPT toolsets onto new hardware, support remote working and other improvement initiatives.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following:
Senior Solaris and/or Linux programmer, particularly [*] essential) :
- [*] Perl
- [*] SQL (especially Oracle)
- [*] ksh (or bash) scripts
- Familiarity with c#, c/c++, awk, sed, html, js, css
Additional things that would be ideal:
- SC-Cleared
- XML REST Services
- Oracle "DBA-lite" skills.
- Familiarity with "MicroFocus (Serena) Dimensions" configuration management system
- Working with the full software lifecycle
- PHP
- Windows development, especially Microsoft Visual Studio
Low priority:
- VMS & DCL scripting
- ADA development
Most important traits would be:
- Independent
- Self-starter
- Self-motivated
- High degree of attention to detail, especially with testing
As well as the above skill an ability to work with a team, a proactive approach to problem solving; and effective communication skills; and the ability to complete task without direct oversite.
The Individual
The EPT team cant support all the additional projects that are been undertake at present and continue to support the existing toolsets/ users
The candidate must be good with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook
The candidate must also have excellent Linux Programmer and Perl skills and be good at writing test reports
Communication, Team Working and Motivation are Essential
Location: Warton
Duration: 12 months
Pay Rate - £34.77 PAYE
Pay Rate - £44.68 Umbrella
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Job Type
Contract, Full Time
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Work Authorisation
No
- Industry Sector Other