Junior Software Engineer - Java

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Junior Java Software Engineers - Edinburgh

Salary - £24,000 to £39,000 (dependent on experience) + pension scheme and bonuses

Job Type - Permanent

This global market leader in the development of smart software for unmanned maritime systems, are looking to recruit Software Engineers with varied levels of experience for their Edinburgh office. You can expect to be working with state-of-the-art subsea robots on exciting and varied projects, global travel and at-sea experiments.

There will also be opportunities to visit clients internationally to take part in in-water tests and trials, giving you the chance to see the real-world applications of the software you have created. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an innovative and forward thinking company with an international client base.

Main Purpose of the Role

Engineers will get the opportunity to work on projects providing robotic solutions for domains such as oil pipeline surveying and offshore oil infrastructure inspection for clients in the oil and gas industry, and military mine countermeasure operations for various navies worldwide. Support and training will be given to allow you to develop within the role and become a specialist in software engineering for underwater systems.

The role would suit an experienced engineer looking for an exciting career move, or a new graduate looking for their first professional position.

Applicants MUST be proficient in Java. Additionally, it is desirable that the applicant has experience on:

- Netbeans platform

- C/C++

- Scripting Languages

In addition, experience in at least one of the following areas is desirable but not essential:

- User Interface Development, especially in JAVA/Netbeans

- Embedded Real-time systems

- Image Processing

- User Interface Development

- Database Management

- Formal Software Testing

- Commercial Software Development

Successful candidates usually have a degree in Electronic/Computer Science/Software Engineering, or similar numerate discipline with a software engineering emphasis, or international equivalent. Relevant experience without qualifications will also be considered.

Required skills:

- Experience in programming on Linux and Windows systems.

- Comfortable working with external clients.

- Dependable when working under tight deadlines.

- Willingness to travel abroad.

To apply please send a recent copy of your CV and a cover letter.

Because of the nature of the work associated with this post it is subject to special nationality rules and is open only to British, US or European Citizens. All offers of employment will be conditional to a satisfactory background check.