Junior Software Engineer

Junior Software Developer

Our client is a worldwide leader in their field and is focused on continued growth within PC Gaming, Console and Video Game Accessories markets as well as Audio products.

They are looking for a Junior Software Developer to join their software team and play a crucial role in delivering successful products. Based in the Research and Development Offices in South Wales (a short drive over the bridge from Bristol) you will be responsible for developing OS drivers and User Interfaces, software plugins and development of test tools for cutting edge consumer products.

Responsibilities
1. To design cost effective consumer products that meet our exacting technical and quality requirements.
2. To be an active and effective member of a multi-disciplinary team, developing high and low level software, including a hands-on role in system specification and design, testing, and release.
3. To provide full documentation of all software and control of software releases.
4. To ensure close liaison with the Software, Firmware, Electronics and Mechanical teams
5. Technical investigation and promotion of product concepts utilising new technologies particularly those that will/may reduce cost or improve quality in current products
6. Initial development of prototype systems
7. Ensure high design quality and maintainability through good practice, peer review, clear documentation, testing and thorough verification
8. Monitor and effectively communicate project status, business issues and any significant developments to senior management team
9. Liaise with consultants, technical contacts as required
10. Compliance with internal/external hardware and software standards
General
11. Proactive and highly self-motivated to get things done
12. Highly organised, ability to meet deadlines in fast paced environment.
13.Good attention to detail and quality conscious
14. Overseas travel occasionally required. Mainly USA and Far East (eg China, Hong Kong, Taiwan).

Qualifications (Relevant education, experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Good Software/Computing/Microsystems degree or equivalent
• Keen interest in working on consumer related technologies
• Understanding of working in small multi-disciplined teams.
• Knowledge and experience of the complete software life cycle
• Real time system design & implementation
• Objective C and HTML required. C#,.NET experience useful.
• Unix/Linux, Windows SDK and Windows programming experience all beneficial.
• No language/OS/hardware prejudices and experience of repositories
• Keen interest in technical investigation & promotion of Product Concepts utilizing new technologies
• Methodical, detailed and structured with a strong process driven approach
• Adaptable and resilient with a positive attitude towards change
• Self-motivated and works well under pressure without supervision, constantly seeking to learn more and contribute in a rapidly changing environment.
• Knowledge and passion for video gaming a big plus
• Mac OS programming skills including experience of Xcode and other Mac development tools a bonus