Job Description

How to Apply

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If you think you have what it takes to join us please make sure you download and fill out the Blackstar Application Document. Please attach that along with your CV and send to: recruitment@blackstaramps.com


Alternatively if you would prefer, you are able to apply in writing with your Covering Letter, CV and your Blackstar Application Document to our mailing address:

Blackstar Amplification Ltd, Suite 2, Hawes Business Centre, Sandfield Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6AB

Job Title: Mobile Application Developer (C++)


Department: Research and Development


Reporting to: Software Team Lead

The Company

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Blackstar Amplification started in Northampton, England in 2004 and has an award winning R&D team of engineers. Driven by a passion for designing innovative amplification products that redefine players expectations, Blackstar today distributes products to over 50 countries worldwide and is a major international brand in the amplifier market.


See our website for more info: https://blackstaramps.com/

The Role

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Purpose of the role:

To develop and grow Blackstar's proprietary software across Android and iOS, both for public release and internal development tools. Hold responsibility for quality mobile applications: from design brief to release and beyond. Be part of the next generation of audio products in an exciting team and dynamic industry.

Main Activities and Tasks:

Design, develop and maintain cross-platform (iOS and Android) mobile applications. Support in specifying new user-focussed software for the musical instrument market. Bring cutting edge new products to market on the App and Play Stores. Work within the Software Team to expand and improve our multi-platform software ecosystem. Collaborate with the wider team to peer review, bug fix, and generally improve the large Blackstar codebase. Devise, control and carry out pre-release test procedures for both hardware and software products.

The Person

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Essential

Proven knowledge and working experience with: + Modern C++
+ JUCE Framework
+ Git and the command line
+ Mobile Application Development
+ GUI implementation
+ Deployment to App Store and Google Play
+ Cross platform development for iOS and Android
Minimum 2 years experience in a commercial software development environment Ability to produce clean, accurate and reusable code

Desirable

Experience with: + Dart and the Flutter framework
+ UI/UX design
+ Build systems, ideally CMake
+ CI/CD, ideally GitHub Actions
+ Plugin Architectures (AU, VST3, AAX, LV2).
+ Agile development practises and associated software (Jira, Confluence etc.)
+ Unit Testing
Guitar player or an active interest in music technology An understanding of: + DSP Principles
+ Linux Development
+ Real Time Audio
+ Embedded systems and low level programming
Qualified to degree level or above in Computer Science or related field

Personality

Strong team player Excellent communication skills, both technical and personal Enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude Able to work to deadlines, with exceptional time management Methodical approach, and able to work independently on large projects We're a small team in a small company; you should have a flexible approach to your role and be willing to assist in various departments and activities when required.

The Offer

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Primarily office based in Northampton, UK, with some opportunity for hybrid working Full time 8.00 - 17.00, Monday - Friday Competitive salary based on experience Excellent career progression and learning opportunities * Private mental health support