Senior Software Developer

Job Title: Senior Software Developer

Location: Staplehurst, Kent (Please note that candidates must live within a 20 mile radius to apply)

Salary: 50,000 to 60,000 (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Permanent/ Full time

About Us:

Burtons Manufacturing Co Ltd. is a veterinary equipment manufacturer based in Staplehurst, Kent. Established in 1981 Burtons has been supplying the veterinary industry with a full range of products for over 40 years.

Fundamental to the provision of safe anaesthesia is the support of well-designed ventilation and patient monitoring equipment. Burtons have a range of products designed specifically for veterinary use, with embedded or mainstream operating system software running mainly on Windows PC's or Linux platforms.

About the role:

Due to the growth of the company and range of products, Burtons require an experienced programmer to expand the development team. Burtons are looking for an experienced programmer well versed in Windows and Linux software development using predominantly C++, but also C#, .NET and web-based programming languages. The role will involve working on user-interface software for the control of mechanical ventilators and the monitoring of patients under anaesthesia. Burtons have a combination of electronic and clinically skilled personnel within the company driving forward new advances in animal ventilation and monitoring techniques. Burtons would like to expand the current software into hand-held mobile devices.

This role reports directly to the Production Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This is a senior role requiring proven skills and abilities; please note this role is not suitable for applicants requiring further training/mentoring.

• Work with existing programmers on developing new product code for Windows and Linux platforms. Current C++ projects include new animal ventilators, new Multi-Parameter patient monitors and a new ventilator simulation system.
• Be involved in the creation of new C++ software from scratch, matched to the requirements of new products.
• Support existing code in legacy products (C++ and C#) by responding to customer reports and identified software defects.
• Support the development team with university and internal research projects.
• Work with the development team to expand the platform usage of existing software to include hand-held devices such as tablets and mobile phones.
• Demonstrate a desire to take ownership of own work and maintain excellent attention to detail.
• Work across departments to provide bespoke software solutions

About you:

Primary:

• Minimum 5 years' experience of developing applications using Windows Visual Studio
• Well versed in predominantly C++ and C, with experience of C#, and .NET
• Strong experience of working with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Ability to adopt ownership of responsibility for a project, to oversee meeting of deadlines and project objective.
• Tertiary education with supporting qualifications
• Demonstration of previous industry work history
• Demonstration of extensive knowledge and previous experience may be considered in place of formal tertiary qualifications

Secondary:

• Good organisational and planning skills
• Clear and precise documentation and annotation for code development
• Ability to work alone and as part of a development team
• Ability to understand and focus on the core requirements of a task
• Ability to clearly explain ideas and concepts to less experienced members of the team or members of other departments

Beneficial:

• Experience of embedded systems
• C, C++ programming in embedded systems
• Working with the Microchip range of microcontrollers
• Experience of working with iOS and Android platforms

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary 50,000 to 60,000 (dependent on experience)
• Permanent contract, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday; Burtons have a range of flexible working options available for the right candidate.
• 33 holiday days per year (inc. bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Excellent opportunities to train and progress
• Offices and workshops based in beautiful countryside setting
• On-site car parking
• Staff events, such as the Big Summer Party and awards Scheme

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Lead Software Engineer, Principal Developer, Software Architect, Senior Programmer, and Technical Lead may also be considered.