Job Description

Description

The Senior Software Engineer has significant responsibility for designing, developing, and maintaining software for our products.
The role is mainly involved in applications, graphical software, developing cross-platform, graphical data analysis and device-configuration for software applications. The successful applicant will have experience of leading major projects involving Web client/server applications.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, track, and manage software projects - working both independently and collaboratively within Agile teams to meet project objectives and deadlines. Design, develop, test, and maintain application and GUI software across the full software development lifecycle. Capture and interpret customer and user requirements to deliver high-quality, reliable software solutions. Develop and maintain real-time and post-process data analysis software, incorporating mathematical algorithms and visualisation tools. Apply relevant expertise in order to create robust, scalable, and maintainable code; whilst adhering to company policies and processes. Develop and maintain software architecture using best practices such as multi-threading, design patterns, and SOLID principles. Specify, install, and maintain development tools and technologies (e.g., GitLab DevOps, IDEs, testing frameworks). Investigate and resolve software issues or feature requests raised by internal teams, representatives, or customers. Contribute to R&D initiatives by identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in existing or new software products. Work on cross-platform projects including cloud-based, RESTful APIs, and client/server-based solutions. Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to junior team members.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum of 2:1 degree in programming or computer science or equivalent industry experience required. Strong programming skills in C#, XAML, and C++, with experience using .NET / .NET Core frameworks and cloud-based architectures such as AWS. Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and multi-threaded applications. Experience developing user interfaces, data visualisation tools, and interactive software. Proficient in version control, testing, and release management, ideally using GitLab DevOps. Experience practitioner of Agile methodologies and collaborative software development environments. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a logical and creative approach to challenges. Strong communication and teamwork, able to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines. Committed to high standards, quality, and continuous improvement in all aspects of work. Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers is advantageous.

Benefits

Discretionary annual profit share bonus Holiday entitlement of 27 days plus bank holidays 5% employee and 5% employer contributions through our via our salary sacrifice workplace pension scheme Group Income Protection Insurance Scheme Private Medical Insurance Death In Service Scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme Smart casual dress code

About OXTS

At OXTS we're passionate about inertial navigation and how we can help our customers with our technology. With two decades of experience in combining the best of high precision GNSS receivers and world-class inertial navigation expertise, OXTS' products have become the industry standard for automotive testing and are widely used in other industries.



The highly accurate RT3000 products are the equipment of choice for vehicle dynamics testing. Our products are used by major car manufacturers and automotive test facilities around the world for applications such as handling and dynamics evaluation, brake testing, steering robot guidance and many more. With the RT-Range S products, OXTS also offers a complete solution for validating advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to Euro and global NCAP standards and for developing the self-driving cars of the future.



Away from the automotive world, our range of combined, compact GNSS/INS systems are also used for airborne and vehicle-based survey and mobile mapping applications, where continuous position and high accuracy orientation information is essential for georeferencing sensor data.



OXTS' GNSS/INS products are supplied with a comprehensive software suite including powerful data analysis and post-processing applications. We also provide a full technical support service, plus a bespoke technology integration consultancy via our Application Engineering department. Our products are sold and supported globally through a network of channel partners in more than 20 countries worldwide, to provide customers with a local point of contact and support.