Software Engineer

Job Description

Project Work

• In conjunction with the customer, produces the overall software requirements. Using appropriate analysis and/or modelling techniques, generates an initial structural design, and agrees it with the customer.
• Working from the initial design, and as directed by the Project Leader where appropriate, the Job Holder defines detailed designs for the individual software elements, and/or supervises and directs Software Engineers in doing so. The detailed design will be discussed and agreed with the customer and other members of the project team, and will take into account product quality and maintainability.
• From the detailed design the Job Holder generates the appropriate code and carries out initial testing and debugging, or supervises Software Engineers in coding and debugging.
• Oversees testing of the system by an appropriate tester, from a systems & software view.
• Monitors the project progress, with regard to the software. Advises the project leader on risk strategy as the project progresses.
• Conducts design reviews on projects and ensures company design principles are met and quality is maintained.
• Develops customer contact. Organises and gives training to the customer, and Service Engineers on the project.
• Visits end user sites for installation and support of software.
• Supports other designers in area of expertise and in promoting standardisation of software and design techniques.
• Keeps up to date with advancing techniques/technology in the software field.
  
  

Department Responsibilities

• Present ideas, projects etc., to others. This may be the customer, senior management or peers.
• Advises on/and undertakes training programme required to enhance department staff or other departments staff where appropriate.
  
  

Project Leader

• Directs the work on a project in defining the systems engineering approach by analysing the risk and co-ordinating the research/ development for the project.
• From the concept of a project, generates requirements and specification documents for the instrument/machine. Discusses with the customer and Project Manager to gain acceptance of the approach and breaks the project into its systems components for the team.
• Identifies risks in the project and the strategy to eliminate and overcome these risks. Conducts and documents critical design reviews.
• Organises project and customer meetings, compiles and distributes minutes of the meetings.
• Plans the project and generates/keep up-to-date timelines and/or Gantt charts to show the milestones, target dates for the project, and project progress.
• Takes responsibility for estimating the resources required for a project, and the budgeting and managing of the expenditure. Authorises expenditure on the project and arranges second signature in own absence.
• Advises HOD's on progress against KPI's and on Performance Reviews for individuals and team.
  
  

Qualifications

• BEng. or MSc. or equivalent in Software Engineering or related discipline, MIEE, BCS or other relevant professional.
• Complete life cycle experience from initial specification through unit design, test, integration, system test, commission, regulatory approval and production.
• Embedded software - design development and testing - mainly ‘C', ARM, IAR IDE
• Experience of USB, Ethernet, RS232/RS485 interfacing.
• Experience of motion control systems and motor driving.
• Experience in project team environment of peer review, mentoring, progress reporting and setting & meeting targets (weekly, monthly).
• Technically self-sufficient in Windows application development (in C++ and C#) and embedded software development (in ‘C ‘on Atmel and ARM processor families).
• Key SW development skills.
• PC/Windows application software development - C# and C++, Visual Studio 2012
• Desirable - Familiarity in network communication protocols, IEEE802 family, TCP/IP
• Desirable - PC architectures, Window and Linux operating systems
  
  

Where Relevant For Web/Cloud Software Engineering

• Develop code using best practice object oriented software design techniques throughout the software lifecycle e.g. DRY, SOLID, YAGNI, etc.
• Web frontend development utilising HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mobile.
• Web backend development utilising Linux, Python, Apache.
• Develop cloud applications services using AWS and/or Azure.
• Design databases using SQL or NoSQL.
• Familiar with the use of source control systems (GitHub) and automated software building (Jenkins).
• Familiar with test driven development (TDD) practices for developing code.
  
  

Additional Information

• A great working environment
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company
• Staff discount
• Fantastic pension scheme
• We have up to 27days of holiday with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
• Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group.
• We offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
• Competitive salary
• Exceptional benefits package
• Employee share schemes and variable salary components
• Your Choice membership discounts
• Free breakfast and lunch at on-site staff restaurant
  
  

Who We Are

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature's most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group's people, shareholders, communities and partners.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Scheme. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications

This listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.