Software Engineer in Oxford

Staff Role - Based in the Oxford Area. PLEASE NOTE - This role is 3 days a week in the office; this is non-negotiable.

Working on Java solutions across desktop and web utilising the following: Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, Spring Doc, Spring HATEOAS, Eclipse RCP, SWT, JFace, Swing, OData, JPA, Kafka, JUnit, ArcGIS JDK, and Maven. These are primarily plugins for an Eclipse-based proprietary tool that leverages web-based APIs connecting to a variety of data sources. In addition, we have some custom extensions to Java-based third-party products.

The successful candidates will join a diverse technology and engineering team based in the Oxford area. Under general supervision, designs, codes, tests, troubleshoots, and documents engineering systems applications. The developer will be expected to have experience with common tools and processes used to design, code, test, troubleshoot, and document engineering systems applications. Develops test strategies used in the automated regression testing of these systems. Follows secure coding practices, performs triaging of security issues, and implements fixes to deliver secure applications. Familiar with common software vulnerabilities and leading practices to mitigate. Should have some experience in researching open-source technologies for use in building systems and participate in open source communities as needed. Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity. Proactively identifies areas for improvement within the software system and processes. Develops assignments and schedules.

Requires completion of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a similar discipline, and 4 years of related experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on a team to deliver new products, features and fixes iteratively using an Agile Scrum approach working with the Team Lead, Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers and QAs.
• Working with the architects and other developers, provide technical input to the Product Owner.
• Communicate and escalate issues in a clear and timely manner.
• Team management, including day-to-day and career development for team members.
• This is a hands-on role and will be expected to take an active part in development work.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging technologies relevant to the role.
• Working and collaborating with remote teams around the world.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Attributes:

• 4+ years of experience in Software development of complex applications.
• Excellent understanding of design principles and considerations, best practice.
• 4+ years of Java and C++ development experience.
• History of applying best practices, code reviews and quality checks.
• Familiarity with build pipeline tools and technologies such as Gitlab.
• Must be self-motivated but needs to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Self-Starter; willing to learn new technologies, ability to learn fast.

Desirable Attributes:

• Knowledge of Eclipse RCP and Eclipse OSGi.
• Swing and SWT experience.
• Understanding of Machine Learning technologies (Python, TensorFlow etc.).
• Experience in Geophysics and/or Geology domain especially Oil and Gas.
• Undergraduate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Agile Scrum certification.
• Experienced in working with remote teams.
• Advanced awareness and understanding of AI technologies/tools.
• Familiarity and understanding of modern cloud technologies and microservices.