We are looking for a skilled PLC Software Engineer. You will be involved in delivering high-quality engineering services and innovative solutions to water and wastewater clients across the UK.
Key Requirements
Commercial experience in PLC programming (ideally in the water or wastewater industry).
Siemens PLC training or experience.
Site commissioning experience, including testing, troubleshooting, and client support.
Strong understanding of automation and process control systems.
Knowledge of electrical control panels.
Relevant qualifications in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
Full UK driving licence.
Key Skills
Design, develop, program, and test PLC control systems.
Specify, design, and build PLC software solutions based on client requirements.
Carry out on-site commissioning of control systems.
Provide technical support during installation and handover.
Work closely with internal teams and clients to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.....Read more...
We are looking for a skilled PLC Software Engineer. You will be involved in delivering high-quality engineering services and innovative solutions to water and wastewater clients across the UK.
Key Requirements
Commercial experience in PLC programming (ideally in the water or wastewater industry).
Siemens PLC training or experience.
Site commissioning experience, including testing, troubleshooting, and client support.
Strong understanding of automation and process control systems.
Knowledge of electrical control panels.
Relevant qualifications in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
Full UK driving licence.
Key Skills
Design, develop, program, and test PLC control systems.
Specify, design, and build PLC software solutions based on client requirements.
Carry out on-site commissioning of control systems.
Provide technical support during installation and handover.
Work closely with internal teams and clients to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.....Read more...
We are looking for a skilled PLC Software Engineer. You will be involved in delivering high-quality engineering services and innovative solutions to water and wastewater clients across the UK.
Key Requirements
Commercial experience in PLC programming (ideally in the water or wastewater industry).
Siemens PLC training or experience.
Site commissioning experience, including testing, troubleshooting, and client support.
Strong understanding of automation and process control systems.
Knowledge of electrical control panels.
Relevant qualifications in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
Full UK driving licence.
Key Skills
Design, develop, program, and test PLC control systems.
Specify, design, and build PLC software solutions based on client requirements.
Carry out on-site commissioning of control systems.
Provide technical support during installation and handover.
Work closely with internal teams and clients to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.....Read more...
We are looking for a skilled PLC Software Engineer. You will be involved in delivering high-quality engineering services and innovative solutions to water and wastewater clients across the UK.
Key Requirements
Commercial experience in PLC programming (ideally in the water or wastewater industry).
Siemens PLC training or experience.
Site commissioning experience, including testing, troubleshooting, and client support.
Strong understanding of automation and process control systems.
Knowledge of electrical control panels.
Relevant qualifications in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
Full UK driving licence.
Key Skills
Design, develop, program, and test PLC control systems.
Specify, design, and build PLC software solutions based on client requirements.
Carry out on-site commissioning of control systems.
Provide technical support during installation and handover.
Work closely with internal teams and clients to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.....Read more...
We are looking for a skilled PLC Software Engineer. You will be involved in delivering high-quality engineering services and innovative solutions to water and wastewater clients across the UK.
Key Requirements
Commercial experience in PLC programming (ideally in the water or wastewater industry).
Siemens PLC training or experience.
Site commissioning experience, including testing, troubleshooting, and client support.
Strong understanding of automation and process control systems.
Knowledge of electrical control panels.
Relevant qualifications in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
Full UK driving licence.
Key Skills
Design, develop, program, and test PLC control systems.
Specify, design, and build PLC software solutions based on client requirements.
Carry out on-site commissioning of control systems.
Provide technical support during installation and handover.
Work closely with internal teams and clients to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.....Read more...
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior RF Design Engineer to join a leading technology and engineering company specialising in advanced communication and defence systems. You will play a key role in designing and developing high-performance RF systems used across defence, aerospace, and critical infrastructure sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop RF systems, including transmitters, receivers, filters, and amplifiers.
Work on schematic capture, PCB layout, and RF simulation (Altium and similar tools).
Support product testing, troubleshooting, and design verification.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous process improvement.
Key Skills
Proven experience in RF design and development (amplifiers, filters, or transceivers).
Strong knowledge of RF simulation tools and PCB design software.
Practical experience testing and troubleshooting prototypes.
Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
Eligible for UK Security Clearance (British Citizenship required).
Why Join
Competitive salary and bonus structure.
Hybrid working and career development opportunities.
Work on cutting-edge technology that supports national security and innovation.....Read more...
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior RF Design Engineer to join a leading technology and engineering company specialising in advanced communication and defence systems. You will play a key role in designing and developing high-performance RF systems used across defence, aerospace, and critical infrastructure sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop RF systems, including transmitters, receivers, filters, and amplifiers.
Work on schematic capture, PCB layout, and RF simulation (Altium and similar tools).
Support product testing, troubleshooting, and design verification.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous process improvement.
Key Skills
Proven experience in RF design and development (amplifiers, filters, or transceivers).
Strong knowledge of RF simulation tools and PCB design software.
Practical experience testing and troubleshooting prototypes.
Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
Eligible for UK Security Clearance (British Citizenship required).
Why Join
Competitive salary and bonus structure.
Hybrid working and career development opportunities.
Work on cutting-edge technology that supports national security and innovation.....Read more...
Join a cutting-edge engineering team developing autonomous systems for the next generation of marine and defence technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to take a leading role in designing, developing, and delivering advanced software solutions that operate in challenging real-world environments.
Youll work across the full software lifecycle, from concept and design through to integration, testing and delivery, as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team shaping the future of maritime autonomy.
What youll be doing
- Designing and developing software for advanced autonomous systems
- Supporting integration and delivery activities across complex engineering projects
- Collaborating with hardware, systems and domain experts throughout the development lifecycle
- Engaging directly with end users to refine functionality and performance
- Taking a lead role in development discussions and cross-team collaboration
What youll bring
- Proven experience in software design and delivery
- A degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- Knowledge of autonomous system architectures and the marine or defence domain
- Strong understanding of software engineering processes, tools, and lifecycles
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering environments
Technical skills
Essential:
- Java development
- Java build systems (e.g. Maven)
- Experience with the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality principles
Desirable:
- HMI / UI development (e.g. JavaFX)
- GIS development
- Communication and control system interfaces
- Git version control
- UML design
Why apply?
- Hybrid and flexible working options (full-time, part-time or condensed hours)
- Excellent professional development and progression opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative engineering culture
- Competitive salary, pension and benefits
Security Clearance: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
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Robotics Software Engineer – C++/ROS2
Are you an experienced Robotics Software Engineer with a strong background in ROS2, C++? Are you based in the Cambridge area, or keen to join one of the UK’s leading hubs for robotics and technology innovation?
If so, our client an innovative “tech for good” start-up – is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to join their growing R&D team in Cambridge, supporting projects across the UK and EU.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and integrate ROS2-based software for advanced robotic systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electronics, mechatronics, AI/research) in an Agile environment.
Implement, test, and debug real-time robotic applications on Linux platforms.
Deploy and validate robotics software on physical hardware, including field testing.
Required Skills & Experience:
Degree or Master’s in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline.
Proven experience with modern C++ (C++14 or later)
Hands-on expertise with ROS2 (Robot Operating System 2).
Experience integrating software with embedded or edge computing hardware (e.G. NVIDIA Jetson/Xavier).
Exposure to ROS1 migration, simulation tools (e.G. Gazebo, RViz), and project tracking tools such as Jira.
This role offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career progression and profit share within a pioneering robotics company driving real-world impact.
To apply for the Robotics Software Engineer – C++/ROS2 (Linux) role, please send your CV to NDrain@redlinegroup.Com Or call 01582 878828 / 07487 756328.....Read more...
AWS Cloud Architect required to create cloud service infrastructure for IoT enabled cloud services on AWS. This is a senior role but will require high level design, coding, implementation and initial maintenance of a highly scalable system destined for global deployment across various customer configurations each with thousands of endpoints. So toolchain specification and build will be needed as appropriate to: test solutions, integrate architectures, scale the platform and adapt as requirements dictate.
Key Skills
AWS with Docker containers and ideally an IoT component.
Cloud computing fundamentals: OOD/Object Oriented Design, resilient data structures, algorithm design and Algorithm Complexity Analysis.
Software engineering experience of the full software development life cycle: requirements, test, regression testing, Continuous Integration, source control management, build processes and documentation
Python, JavaScript, TypeScript or C#
Stored and streamed data.
Data science model deployment and monitoring.
The Cloud Architects growing team will be the technical centre point co-ordinating and directing as needed
Front-end developers on real time analytics, location tracking, insights and data visualisation.
Embedded software development team on real-time data acquisition and transmission protocols.
Cyber security analysts and on threat prevention and platform access ....Read more...
Investigate and communicate network requirements for upcoming projects.
Assist with system integration, including configuration and testing of hardware and software such as switches, routers, and AV devices.
Communicate effectively with client IT departments to support network and firewall configurations.
Maintain internal IT systems including Office 365, user setups, password resets, and software updates.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across hardware and software.
Provide excellent customer service and ensure queries are handled professionally.
Training Outcome:The company may offer a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Chapelhouse Motor Group is a family-run business with 14 car dealerships located across the North-West of England. We are proud to be Omoda, Jaecoo, Suzuki & MG main dealers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
AWS Cloud Architect required to create cloud service infrastructure for IoT enabled cloud services on AWS. This is a senior role but will require high level design, coding, implementation and initial maintenance of a highly scalable system destined for global deployment across various customer configurations each with thousands of endpoints. So toolchain specification and build will be needed as appropriate to: test solutions, integrate architectures, scale the platform and adapt as requirements dictate.
Key Skills
AWS with Docker containers and ideally an IoT component.
Cloud computing fundamentals: OOD/Object Oriented Design, resilient data structures, algorithm design and Algorithm Complexity Analysis.
Software engineering experience of the full software development life cycle: requirements, test, regression testing, Continuous Integration, source control management, build processes and documentation
Python, JavaScript, TypeScript or C#
Stored and streamed data.
Data science model deployment and monitoring.
The Cloud Architects growing team will be the technical centre point co-ordinating and directing as needed
Front-end developers on real time analytics, location tracking, insights and data visualisation.
Embedded software development team on real-time data acquisition and transmission protocols.
Cyber security analysts and on threat prevention and platform access ....Read more...
DevOps Automation Engineer required to develop systems used by software development teams to ensure the smooth rollout and operation of software. This role exists as part of a team of software experts with a variety of core competencies such as Internet of things (IoT), user experience (UX), data analytics, and web and mobile front-end development, back-end development, SRE, Cloud engineering and Automation test systems development
You will have a strong degree and experience in cloud engineering, continuous integration, code deployment and scripting.
Key skills
Degree or higher qualification in either Computer Science, or Mathematics, Science or Engineering Discipline with programming experience
Python Scripting
Alternatively: Bash, PowerShell, Groovy etc.
Cloud: Google, Azure, OpenShift
Site Reliability Engineering / SRE, continuous integration and deployment.
You will be flexible, keen to learn and ready to be involved in all DevOps including: automated testing, automated deployment and build, software reliability engineering, security and operation support.
Responsibilities
Design and implement efficient DevOps solutions: Google Cloud, Azure, Openshift, Kubernetes, Docker etc.
Build and maintain pipelines for continuous integration and deployment in Azure Pipelines.
Design and implement solutions for monitoring overall health of our products and auto-healing as needed.
Reduce the toil by automating manual repetitive works across the team.
Identify and keep abreast of new technical concepts in DevOps/Automation.
The development team works closely with the product and service teams, wider organization and external groups.....Read more...
DevOps Automation Engineer required to develop systems used by software development teams to ensure the smooth rollout and operation of software. This role exists as part of a team of software experts with a variety of core competencies such as Internet of things (IoT), user experience (UX), data analytics, and web and mobile front-end development, back-end development, SRE, Cloud engineering and Automation test systems development
You will have a strong degree and experience in cloud engineering, continuous integration, code deployment and scripting.
Key skills
Degree or higher qualification in either Computer Science, or Mathematics, Science or Engineering Discipline with programming experience
Python Scripting
Alternatively: Bash, PowerShell, Groovy etc.
Cloud: Google, Azure, OpenShift
Site Reliability Engineering / SRE, continuous integration and deployment.
You will be flexible, keen to learn and ready to be involved in all DevOps including: automated testing, automated deployment and build, software reliability engineering, security and operation support.
Responsibilities
Design and implement efficient DevOps solutions: Google Cloud, Azure, Openshift, Kubernetes, Docker etc.
Build and maintain pipelines for continuous integration and deployment in Azure Pipelines.
Design and implement solutions for monitoring overall health of our products and auto-healing as needed.
Reduce the toil by automating manual repetitive works across the team.
Identify and keep abreast of new technical concepts in DevOps/Automation.
The development team works closely with the product and service teams, wider organization and external groups.....Read more...
Assist in the everyday running of the finance office - keeping records updated and becoming confident in using Sage accounts software
Provide financial support within the finance team and provide management accounts for the leadership team
Receive relevant finance calls and emails, making sure messages are passed on or dealt with
Carry out financial tasks including processing, posting and updating the accounts software, making sure records are correct and up to date
Training:
Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
You will attend City College Norwich (Ipswich Road, NR2 2LJ) one day per week
Training Outcome:
A permanent role may be offered to the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:Electrical Testing Ltd (ETL) is a specialist engineering and compliance company working across the UK in the highway electrical sector. We support local authorities, major contractors, and public-sector clients by delivering electrical and structural testing of street lighting columns, asset management services, Independent Connection Provider (ICP) works, and specialist training for apprentices in the highway electrical industry.
Our work ensures that lighting and highway electrical assets are safe, compliant, and maintained to national standards. We combine strong technical expertise with a practical, customer-focused approachWorking Hours :Either 08:00 - 16:00 or 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Time Management,Flexible,Friendly and approachable....Read more...
AWS cloud services Developer for Machine Learning Software Development company.
Key Skills
Big data: import, manipulation, storage and management.
Redshift ideally Athena and Glue, security process and Infrastructure on Cloud or IoC.
Python
DevOps Automation Testing, CI, implementation and environment provisioning.
This is a senior role that will mix hands on coding and infrastructure management. It will suit a senior AWS Cloud expert with significant Data Science, Machine Learning or Big Data experience.
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AWS cloud services Developer for Machine Learning Software Development company.
Key Skills
Big data: import, manipulation, storage and management.
Redshift ideally Athena and Glue, security process and Infrastructure on Cloud or IoC.
Python
DevOps Automation Testing, CI, implementation and environment provisioning.
This is a senior role that will mix hands on coding and infrastructure management. It will suit a senior AWS Cloud expert with significant Data Science, Machine Learning or Big Data experience.
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Electronics Test Engineer
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Salary: £35,000 £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, onsite
The Role We are seeking a skilled Test Engineer to join the Test Department of a leading technology business in Horsham. Reporting to the Test Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for testing electroâopticalâmechanical components, sub-assemblies, and complete systems, ensuring accuracy of results, diagnosing faults, and supporting the wider engineering team in resolving production or design issues.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong hands-on electrical/electro-mechanical test expertise to contribute to developing high-quality, cutting-edge products in a collaborative engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) using standard test equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters).
- Assist in the creation of comprehensive test procedures and FAT documentation.
- Fault-find across a wide range of electromechanical equipment.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Ensure compliance with quality processes, ISO9001 standards, and company policies.
- Maintain accurate test documentation and reporting.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes and facilities.
- Support field service activities when required.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised workshop and office environment.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Strong knowledge of testing electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
- Ability to write and execute test plans and FATs for new product launches.
- Competent in reading technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and PCB schematics.
- Ability to support wider production and quality teams where needed.
- HNC or equivalent qualification in Electronics Engineering.
- Hands-on experience in manual testing and integration.
- Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Word & Excel.
Desirable:
- PCB testing and fault-finding experience.
- Familiarity with digital camera and video protocols.
- Knowledge of automated test software.
- Awareness of communication protocols and networking.
- Experience in PLC programming, CAD packages.
To find out more please contact Max Sinclair max@holtengineering.co.uk or hit apply!....Read more...
Python programmer required to work on cutting edge scientific application development deployed over the cloud.
The ideal candidate will have experience of
Python
Flask and Django
Unit testing
Agile
Terminal UNIX/Linux with Bash or other
Postgres SQL
Web applications development
Modern DevOps Docker, Jenkins, Mesos etc.
AWS
You will also have a degree in Computer Science or other scientific subject.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex software challenges at the cutting edge of technology.....Read more...
Python programmer required to work on cutting edge scientific application development deployed over the cloud.
The ideal candidate will have experience of
Python
Flask and Django
Unit testing
Agile
Terminal UNIX/Linux with Bash or other
Postgres SQL
Web applications development
Modern DevOps Docker, Jenkins, Mesos etc.
AWS
You will also have a degree in Computer Science or other scientific subject.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex software challenges at the cutting edge of technology.....Read more...
Control Systems Software Engineer
Motherwell, Scotland
Control Systems Software Engineer Salary: £45 to £60 per hour, DOE
37.5 hours per week
Initial 6 month contract with extensions likely
Onsite for the first 3 months, then 1 week onsite and 3 weeks WFH
Potential candidates must be UK citizens, born in the UK, able to pass the required security checks.
If you are a Control Systems Software Engineer who enjoys complex engineering challenges and wants work that feels meaningful, this one is right up your street. You will be joining a high tech aerospace and industrial controls facility in the Motherwell area, known for producing specialist switching and sensing products used in demanding defence and aviation environments. It is a mix of production and R and D with a genuinely collaborative engineering culture.
As a Control Systems Software Engineer, you will support the full software lifecycle, creating high integrity solutions that meet strict industry standards. You will help shape the design, write robust code, support integration and configuration tasks, and play a steady role in assurance and review activities. This Control Systems Software Engineer position also offers the chance to guide junior engineers which keeps things fresh and varied.
In this Control Systems Software Engineer contract, you will
- Produce reliable, innovative software for major UK defence projects
- Work within a multi skilled team using a range of tools and programming languages
- Take ownership of your work and support less experienced colleagues
- Lead during assurance and review stages, ensuring configuration, release, and documentation are correct
- Translate requirements into design, implementation, testing, integration, and deployment
What you will bring as a Control Systems Software Engineer
- A background in Instrumentation and Control Engineering or similar
- Experience or knowledge of PLC programming
- Experience or knowledge of SCADA systems
- Experience or knowledge of DCS platforms
- A steady, methodical approach with pride in producing high quality work
How to apply for the Control System Software Engineer role
If you are a Control Systems Software Engineer looking for a long term contract with a structured hybrid setup, interesting defence aligned tech, and a team that values proper engineering, drop Hayden at Holt Engineering a call or message on 07955 081 482 and I will get things moving.
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A growing space engineering team in the UK is seeking a Simulation Software Engineer to support the development of high-fidelity spacecraft simulators used for mission design, verification, and operations. Youll work alongside software and aerospace engineers to develop simulation tools, integrate flight software, and ensure robust, reliable simulator performance for upcoming spacecraft missions.=
What Youll Do
- Design, implement, and test spacecraft simulators as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
- Develop and integrate simulation software aligned with mission and subsystem requirements
- Validate, configure, and deploy simulator builds into operational environments
- Create scripts based on operational scenarios to support testing and training
- Maintain simulator performance and availability for engineering and operational users
- Develop startup and configuration scripts for different operational modes and system setups
Essential Skills
- Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or another relevant STEM discipline
- 2+ years of experience in software engineering or real-time software development, ideally within modelling/simulation
- Strong debugging and profiling experience on Linux
- Proficiency in modern C++ (C++14 or later)
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, UML, and design patterns
- Experience with test-driven development
Desirable Skills
- Experience with ECSS SMP, SIMULUS Suite, or other spacecraft simulation frameworks
- Familiarity with Agile development tools and methodologies
- Knowledge of ECSS-E-70 (PUS) and SCOS MIB
- Linux system administration, shell scripting, Makefiles
- JavaScript scripting experience
Whats on Offer
- Opportunity to work with a highly talented, international engineering team
- Flexible working around core hours in a supportive, collaborative environment
- Optional 9/75 working pattern
- Hybrid working arrangements (role-dependent)
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (increasing with tenure)
- Private healthcare (taxable benefit), life insurance, long-term sick pay
- Relocation allowance and potential visa sponsorship
- Access to modern office and cleanroom facilities
- Regular social events and a positive team culture
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Investigate and communicate network requirements for upcoming projects
Assist with system integration, including configuration and testing of hardware and software such as switches, routers, and AV devices
Communicate effectively with client IT departments to support network and firewall configurations
Maintain internal IT systems including Office 365, user setups, password resets, and software updates
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across hardware and software
Provide excellent customer service and ensure queries are handled professionally
Training:
Information Communications Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:
This role could grow into a full-time position after your apprenticeship ends
Employer Description:Our Digital Marketing, IT Infrastructure, Content Creation, and Data Analytics apprenticeships are designed in collaboration with employers. We combine expert teaching and learning with real-world experience to equip our apprentices with the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours for a successful career.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Experienced Software Developer required to help design and develop cutting edge desktop applications.
Skills
C# and .NET experience.
Appreciation of quality codebase particularly using automated testing.
Degree or higher qualification in: Computer Science, Mathematics, Science or Engineering.
Java, C++ and ideally WPF
Responsibilities
Analyse, design, develop and maintain products.
Develop and execute unit tests.
Participate in technical reviews of requirements, designs and code.
Provide timely corrective actions on assigned defects and issues.
Share expertise throughout Schlumberger and expand his/her informal network. ....Read more...
Experienced Software Developer required to help design and develop cutting edge desktop applications.
Skills
C# and .NET experience.
Appreciation of quality codebase particularly using automated testing.
Degree or higher qualification in: Computer Science, Mathematics, Science or Engineering.
Java, C++ and ideally WPF
Responsibilities
Analyse, design, develop and maintain products.
Develop and execute unit tests.
Participate in technical reviews of requirements, designs and code.
Provide timely corrective actions on assigned defects and issues.
Share expertise throughout Schlumberger and expand his/her informal network. ....Read more...