UK Surrey Scientific Software Engineer C / C++ / MFC

Our client is a manufacturer of UV-VIS spectrometers used by research chemists and biochemists around the world. They focus on high-speed time-resolved spectral data acquisition systems and polarised light spectroscopy applications such as circular dichroism and polarimetry.

They are looking for a software engineer to join the development team who is an experienced C / C++ / MFC programmer and ideally have a technical / scientific programming background or interest.

The principle elements of the software include instrument interfacing and control, high speed real-time data acquisition, data manipulation and analysis. Programming opportunities range from graphical data display and manipulation right down to Windows device driver development and because of this a flexible and adaptable skill base and programming interest will be advantageous. All the current software runs on Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Programming is performed using the Visual Studio platform.

The successful applicant will report directly to the Development Manager. Training will be provided on an “as needs” basis but be largely through an on-the-job approach.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in computer science or in a suitable science subject or mathematics with a clear subsequent programming career direction. In addition 2-4 years programming experience under Windows using Visual C++ and MFC including knowledge of multithreading and exception handling.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate broad-based skills in overall application design with the ability to implement the designs to tight schedules and some knowledge of source control with Microsoft SourceSafe or CVS. More advanced skills which are desirable include familiarity with the use of the STL / Boost libraries and Windows device driver development using the Windows Driver Model. Experience with COM / ATL and some experience of client-server architectures would be beneficial.

The successful candidate will be working in a small team with other programmers and engineers and should not only be able to work as a member of a team but must also be self-reliant and show personal initiative in order to get on effectively with project work independently.

Please email a word version of your cv quoting Ref. No. 8a01a and call any time to discuss +4 (0)20 8224 9006

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