Senior Software Engineer

responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will have the following responsibilities

• Develop and Integrate Embedded Linux and Android TV software for our products
• Work collaboratively with development partners such as Google and Netflix
• Use of Software Configuration Management systems for multiple project delivery
• Capture product requirements and architect software solutions for complex embedded systems
• Keep up to date with common software development frameworks
• Make use of open source software frameworks to produce cost effective and efficient designs
• Produce well structured, documented and maintainable code to meet project goals
• Create and review design specifications and other documentation for software components
• Define and promote quality standards for software development
• Perform proper unit tests, systems tests, debug, regression and verification of designs prior to release as requested
• Conduct formal Design and Project Reviews
• Work in Agile and Scrum based development environment
• Support, direct and mentor junior Android developers

qualifications required

essential qualifications

HND/Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical degree/discipline

experience & skills

• Detailed knowledge of Linux Kernel, Device Drivers and Android frameworks
• Experienced at Embedded Software Development
• Expertise in digital video and DVB software
• Experienced at Conditional Access and Digital Rights Management systems
• Detailed knowledge and experience of C, C++
• Good understanding of Java, Javascript, HTML and similar languages
• Detailed knowledge and experience of Buildroot, Yocto and Linux Kernel and Device Drivers
• Expertise in IP Networking, Wireless and Bluetooth technologies
• Administration level knowledge of SVN, GIT, JIRA, Jenkins, DevOps environments
• ValGrind, Electric Fence, Wire Shark, Perf – debug and optimisations tools
• Ability to develop and mentor junior Android developers
• Ability to demonstrate a broad experience of Agile design methodologies and processes, working in an Agile environment
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively within the team environment and with customers