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Senior Software Engineer

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Description

A Senior Software Engineer is required to join the team at the Telecommunications Software and Systems Group in Waterford Institute of Technology.

 

Commencement Date: ASAP

 

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Product Manager, Chief Architect and customers to develop requirements for software.
• May be required to act as technical lead on one or more projects and will have responsibility insuring that delivery deadlines are met.
• Develop software using the appropriate technology set as specified by the Chief Architect and according to agile development best practices (e.g. test driven development, continuous integration, etc.).
• Develop Object Oriented software modules in Java or similar language.
• Work with database technologies - for example PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MS- SQL Server.
• Work with customers and travel to their sites (National and European) as needed to support the product in production, identify enhancements, elicit requirements and/or solve production problems.
• Document any necessary processes or procedures.
• Support the Research Unit Manager in defining new products/services/technology roadmaps.
• Work with the Product Manager to write proposals for future funding.
• Mentors junior staff members in software engineering processes and new technologies.
• Report to the Research Unit Manager.

 

 

Requirements:

• BSc/BEng in computing or telecommunications, or equivalent, and a minimum of 4 years software engineering experience.
• Strong Object Oriented programming ability in Java or similar OO language.
• Strong Knowledge of network protocols (either telecommunications or Internet).
• Strong Knowledge of database technologies - for example PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MS-SQL Server.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Logical approach to problem solving.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to create test procedures and test plans.
• Ability to write proposals.
• Willingness to travel.

 

 

Desirable:

• Advanced understanding of web technologies and frameworks.
• Understanding of Computational Complexity for developing data analysis algorithms.

 

 

Minimum Qualification Required:

• BSc/BEng in computing or telecommunications, or equivalent.

 

 

Next Step:

To apply for this position please submit a loose-leaf CV with accompanying letter/email specifying the position you are interested in before 5pm on 21st February 2012 to:

 

The Human Resources Office,

Waterford Institute of Technology,

Waterford,

Ireland.

 

E-mail: recruitment@wit.ie

 

Telephone: 051-845519 Fax: 051-302663

 

 

 

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