Job Description

Overview is seeking a talented Applications Software Engineer to join our innovative software engineering team. In this key role, you will be instrumental in developing user interface software that brings to life the advanced capabilities of our precision positioning systems and next-generation video and sensor platforms, including AI Edge processing.

Your work will directly contribute to creating market-leading, software-based solutions that enhance usability and differentiate our products in a competitive market. This role, whilst part of the software team, is a standalone role and will lead the development of user interface software and backend systems, including database interactions and routing logic. This role also involves enhancing product capabilities, improving usability, and maintaining and updating CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous operational reliability.

Please note: Because of Overview's work in the Defence and Security domains, many roles are subject to security vetting processes such as BPSS and SC clearance. Candidates who already hold a relevant clearance may be able to transfer their clearance if successful. It is a requirement of this role that any applicant must be eligible for SC clearance, which requires a minimum of 5 years' residency in the UK, and may be affected by current or previous nationalities.

Key Responsibilities

Full life cycle development and implementation of user interface and application software. Implementation of exciting UI concepts to enhance the Overview product offering. Full life cycle development and implementation of advanced video processing platforms used within Overview's portfolio of system solutions. Work with the wider team to integrate and test UI with the rest of the system. Definition of interfaces and integration with third-party subsystems. Provide on-site and remote support to customers during system integration, trials, and demonstrations. Maintaining and updating CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous operational reliability.

Skills and Qualifications

Madatory:

Degree qualified in a relevant discipline. 4+ years of experience in full-stack software engineering. Experience developing web applications for mobile and desktop. Experienced in developing backend applications using Node.js. Strong working knowledge of Typescript, JavaScript, React and Linux. Experience with Gitlab CI/CD and docker runners. Experience of working within a structured configuration control system and release process. Experience in Agile working practices. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English - both spoken and written, and experience of working in a multi-disciplinary engineering team. Must be able to travel internationally and domestically as required with minimal restrictions or need for special travel authorisations. 5+ years of UK residency.
Preferred :

Experience of node.js, webRTC and HLS. Experience across the full software development lifecycle. Experience in designing secure web solutions. Knowledge of video stream processing. An understanding of or interest in the following domains: Sensor systems, Video processing systems, AI-based video analytics, Communication protocols.

Why work for us?

We are an exciting, growing company committed to excellence and innovation.

We greatly value the hard work, ingenuity and integrity of our team.

We provide an environment for rapid personal development.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service) Employee discount platform EAP & online GP Early Finish Friday Discretionary Bonus Scheme BUPA Medical Insurance & Cashback plan Flexible start & finish times & hybrid working (role dependent) Cycle to work scheme & Rail season ticket loan Company-funded professional subscriptions (up to 250 per year) Personal development supported Free refreshments, fruit and snacks Free Parking

What we do.

Overview, a rapidly growing UK SME, develops and manufactures market-leading Autonomous Sensors Systems and Integrated Servo Drives for global markets.

Overview's Intelligent Autonomous Sensors Systems (Pods) use multiple sensors and sophisticated edge intelligence to autonomously provide users with actionable digital information. Pods can autonomously detect, classify, alert users and track targets of interest, all at machine speed. Developed for use in critical domains such as defence, surveillance, security, emergency response and counter-UAS, applications include ground-based solutions and those mounted on manned and autonomous vehicles.

Overview's expertise includes the development and manufacture of innovative, precision, brushless, Integrated Servo Drives. These Integrated Servo Drives are sold to a rapidly growing global customer base for a range of exacting positioning applications and used by Overview in the development of Sensor Systems.

Technology leadership is core to Overview's strategy and is underpinned by the investment of more than 20% of turnover in R&D. Specialist capabilities exist in motor design and control, mechanics, electronics, embedded software, AI/ML and sensor integration, plus systems engineering.

Overview is committed to growing exceptional business value through customer focus and providing a leading capability to rapidly define and develop unique, innovative, and market-leading products.

Our Values

Overview's operations and reputation are based on the following company Values and Behaviours. These Values and Behaviours, consistently applied, make us what we are and are a key element of the value that we bring to our customers.

Work together to Win Together Creativity and Innovation Integrity and Respect Customer Focus Continuous Improvement Positive Impact

The Process

Most of our interviews will take place over one or two stages, typically a phone/teams interview followed by a face-to-face interview on-site. We do ask all candidates who are coming to a face-to-face interview to carry out a short Psychometric assessment to help us understand how you tick!

If you wish to discuss any reasonable adjustments to our process, we are happy to discuss this to see what we can do. We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

Please note that this is a UK-based role, and therefore, employment will be subject to satisfactory right-to-work and reference checks.

We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we would urge you to apply as soon as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Woking GU21 5SA