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Lead Project Software Engineer

Vbeyond
Bristol Contract
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Position: Lead Project Software Engineer

Location: Bristol, UK

Mode: Onsite (5 days onsite/week)

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)

As a Lead Project Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Lead the execution of software projects within the subsea control production systems department.

  • Develop and maintain PLC and/or SCADA applications, including creating functions from scratch, troubleshooting, source control, etc maintaining code quality through best practices

  • Reporting of project progress and resource status on a regular basis. Technical input to & review of project plans as required.

  • Working with the global team to ensure unit engineering is executed to contract specifications and local regulatory requirements

  • Taking ownership of key control systems engineering deliverables; System FDS, Software Requirements Specifications, Software Design Documents and system test procedures

  • Preparing and reviewing Project Requirements and Design Specifications, Software Products Requirements, Design and Interface Specifications.

  • Preparing and reviewing Test Requirements for specific software applications/units to standards as defined within the Codes of Practice.

  • Reviewing solutions to ensure cross-project standardisation and optimisation of engineering resource

To be successful in this role you will:
  • Have Bachelors in Engineering or Science based discipline or equivalent knowledge and experience

  • Have more than 5 years automation experience with specific focus on PLC and HMI/SCADA technologies - (Twincat Soft PLC and Ignition SCADA are preferable)

  • Experience with different industrial protocols such as Modbus TCP, CAN, Ethernet UPD, OPC UA.

  • Knowledge of object-oriented design methodology.

  • Have a Deep understanding of S/W methodologies and development processes & ownership of process improvements and quality

  • Have experience in using analytical tools to aid & enhance product/offering development

  • Have experience delivering projects on small scales

  • Have strong inter-personal and communication skills, excellent report writing & presentation skill, and knowledge sharing capabilities

  • Able to travel to and work at sites as assigned by Company

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