Job Description:

Candour Talent are currently recruiting for a Software Systems Engineer to join our client based in Bridgend.

• Location: Bridgend (primarily office-based with some flexibility, when required)
• Employment Type: Permanent/Full Time
• Working Hours: 37hrs/week (Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 17:00 and Friday 08:30 – 13:30)
• Salary: Negotiable DOE – Open to candidates at all levels of experience
• Benefits: Excellent, including 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, a company pension scheme, and a company performance bonus

An excellent opportunity to join a technically innovative and successful SME, that designs and manufactures high-tech capital equipment for worldwide export. With a UK head office and two overseas offices, our client is looking for an experienced Software Systems Engineer to take responsibility for the design, development, and maintenance of software and control systems across existing and future projects.

We welcome applicants with all levels of experience for this role.

The Role:

• 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 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 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.

The Ideal Candidate:

• HND/Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years’ software development experience, ideally within an engineering environment.
• Strong VB.NET development experience.
• Experience of, or an interest in, machine/motion control and software-hardware integration.
• Experience with PLC systems and/or laser control would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage tasks within project timescales.
• Confident communicating with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to travel internationally for field installations when required.

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How to Apply:

Email: adele @ candourtalent. co. uk

Phone: (phone number removed)

We thank you for considering Candour Talent Recruitment for your career aspirations and encourage you to continue exploring opportunities with us in the future. Good Luck with your application and we look forward to receiving your CV.

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