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TKMS ATLAS UK develop, supply and support cutting-edge maritime technology for customers worldwide. They are seeking a Software Engineer with skills in Java to work on the development of marine-based systems, specifically around aspects of User Interface.
This job will be based out of their Headquarters in Dorset.
Knowledge, skills and qualities
- Proven ability to support software delivery
- Knowledge and understanding of Software Engineering processes and best practices
- Experience of software engineering processes and tools
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, across the whole engineering lifecycle, from inception to support
- Comfortable engaging with the user community, internal and external stakeholders in a formal setting
- Ability to work within hardware, interface and solution constraints
- Has a safety-first approach to security and development
- Dedicated to delivery of quality solutions
- Comfortable supporting junior members of the team in their development, enhancing their impact
Primary Software Skills:
- Java application development
- UML design (Enterprise Architect experience is preferred, but not critical)
- UI prototyping
- UX/human factors design
- UI development (JavaFX)
Other Desirable Software Skills:
- Knowledge of design principles and heuristics
- Use of Java build systems (Maven)
- Communication interface design, control and development
- Git version control
- Use of Atlassian Toolset (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence)
- Interfacing with databases and service/subscriber architectures
- Understanding and effective utilisation of DevOps tools such as SonarQube, Jenkins and Artifactory
Key Tasks may include:
- Software design, delivery of code and providing support to independent testers
- Report progress to managers
- Effectively manage own time and align this with team priorities
Behavioural requirements
- Ability to work well in a team environment, consisting of software engineers as well as engineers from other disciplines
- Desire to expand own knowledge base as well as sharing knowledge within the wider team
- Willing to take a leading role in development, managing time and resources effectively
- Good at working independently and within a team, has a good working relationship with team members, internal and external stakeholders
- A proactive and constructive approach to challenges
- Keen to facilitate the knowledge-sharing and personal development culture of the team
About TKMS Atlas UK
Progression and personal development opportunities are available, competitive remuneration, flexible working and a generous pension scheme.
TKMS ATLAS UK has a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers. Through science, engineering and R&D they convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline.
The continuous investment in our unique in-house test and integration facilities has supported TKMS ATLAS UK’s growth in supplying UK and global markets with submarine and ship systems. This includes sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter-measures.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC level Security Clearance.