UK Hampshire - Software Engineer

Job Title:        Software Engineer - Robotics

Key skills:      C#, .NET, Control Systems
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Location:        Hampshire

Duration:        Permanent

Our client, a leading developer of systems in Cell Biology is looking for a C# software developer to join a small team in porting legacy robot control software to the Microsoft .Net platform. The role requires the candidate to develop an understanding of the existing software and robots before implementing new control applications in C# using bespoke control libraries.

The role will involve work on all aspects of the development process from specification through design and implementation and finally testing, documentation and product maintenance.

Responsibilities include:-

" Understand the requirements of the system and develop a suitable design and implementation
" Document the implementation and use the documentation created by other team members
" Be involved in review and testing of other team member's work
" Monitor the daily build process and resolve any issues as they arise
" Provide technical knowledge for user documentation
" Provide assistance to the Customer Support department to resolve issues in the field

Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years experience of using C# for Windows application development. Some experience with Microsoft C++, Visual Basic and SQL Server would be beneficial. A first or 2:1 degree in Computer Science or a closely related subject

Strong communication skills are required to work on multi-discipline research and development projects alongside mechanical, electrical and optical design specialists, biologists and support staff. Ability to work in an agile environment where prototypes provide early feedback and an evolving specification is essential.

A desire to gain experience in a diverse range of technologies is essential as the software includes many facets such as motion control and hardware interfacing, image acquisition, processing and analysis, database interaction, user interfaces, process control and related systems. DirectX is used for motion simulations and data visualisation.

Please email a word version of your cv quoting Ref. No. 3l01f and call any time +44 (0)20 8224 9006

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