Software Engineer

Software Developer 2 months (possible extension till September) - market rate - Bath - 2 or 3 times per week on site

Must have experience of SPARK or ADA

At least 6 years’ experience as a S/W Engineer in industry Ideally have experience in leadership roles You will take on lead roles in the development of our safety critical software. This may be setting direction for a customer in a small, high value consultancy job or assuming a lead role development or test role in one of our large software development projects.

Depending on your particular area of strength your responsibilities might include:

• Shaping technical strategy on bids and projects basing your approach on our standard life-cycle model, extensive quality management system and development toolset and techniques.

• Taking lead consultancy roles to shape how our customers approach their software challenges.

• Taking a lead in the generation of software requirements, architecture and design • Taking a lead in the development of software and systems • Taking a lead in the testing of software and systems • Working with the safety team to provide evidence against the relevant standards • Line managing and/or mentoring junior staff and support their competency growth.

• Being an advocate for our correctness-by-construction approach both internally within our business and externally with our clients • Work with our market sales teams to support bidding for new projects Your profile Essential • Strong knowledge of the whole safety critical software development life cycle.

• Extended expertise in either requirements, development or test.

• Experience in at least one of the following markets: aerospace, transport, defence, rail, automotive.

• Experience of applying relevant standards such as 61508, 50128, 26262, 00-55, ED-109, DO-178 etc.

• Track record of the technical leadership of high value software development projects.

• Experience in leading people, building careers and capability.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with others • Self-motivated and able to use initiative • Organised, good time management and prioritisation • Methodical approach to work, with good attention to details and strong logic and reasoning skills Desirable • Degree qualified in software engineering or related/relevant subject.

• Chartered Engineer and member of the IEEE or BCS.