Spectrum Technologies Ltd
Software Systems Engineer

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A vacancy has arisen for a Software Systems Engineer to take responsibility for the design, development and maintenance of the software and control systems for existing and future software projects including writing of all documentation relating to these software projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out analysis of software requirements according to product definition and specific customer needs as required, working with product development and production teams.
- Ensure timely generation of the required system specifications including design, system interfaces and product definition.
- Design and development of software code to meet specified requirements using the software language(s) most appropriate to the system.
- Prepare module descriptions, test plans and procedures and other software documentation as required, verifying that the software product is in accordance with the specified requirements.
- Prepare all necessary design review documentation and distribute to Company personnel as appropriate for discussion.
- Liaise with end users and other relevant contractors and sub-contractors in order to ensure compliance with system requirements.
- Support field installations on site around the world as required.
- Participate in investigations into system problems which may arise at any stage from design, coding and testing through to acceptance and on-going use of the products.
- Propose, define and implement solutions to problems including bug-fixing and system modification and/or enhancement so as to prevent as far as possible recurrence of problems.
- Ensure the adequate and timely training of personnel within the company.
- Maintain own technical knowledge at an acceptably high and current level.
- Establish and maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Company’s legacy systems control software (VB.NET) and provide a complete back up to the Software Systems Manager in relation to the core systems and other products.
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Education / Qualifications and Experience
The job holder will have technical responsibility for all aspects of the software relating to company products and projects. The successful candidate will be educated to HND / Degree level preferably in Computer Science or Mathematics and have a solid background in software development of at least 5 years or more. You will be proficient in VB.Net in an engineering environment and have experience of, or an interest in, machine / motion control software and hardware interaction. Some experience in laser control or PLC’s is desirable but not essential.


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Personal Qualities
- Capable of clear thinking and informed decision-making to develop and support complex automation systems and machine tool products within cost, quality and timescale constraints.
- Self-motivated and disciplined with a strong technical awareness to progress tasks and facilitate the smooth and timely release of software in accordance with business objectives.
- Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to plan and coordinate in house resources during the design, build and test phases of projects.
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