system programmer / software developer

Fantastic opportunities for System Programmers / Software Developers.

AWE is looking for a Systems Programmer / Software Developer. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

Location - Reading / Basingstoke Area

Salary: £42,700 - £58,000 (dependent on experience) 

AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

• Market leading contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off)
• Flexible working hours
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time

As a Systems Programmer / Software Developer you will be part of a small team and provide the provision of day-to-day support for a large bespoke safety related control system including the analysis and implementation of software system enhancements. You will be responsible for creating test procedures as well as reviewing other analysts test procedures giving constructive feedback.

Successful applicants for the Systems Programmer role will have the following experience:

·      Respond to customer queries in a timely manner and design and implement minor PL/1 software modifications

·      Responsible for undertaking software modifications to BS EN 61508 and the company software procedures (SW 1900 series)

·      Understanding of software configuration and design methodologies

·      Broad and detailed specialist knowledge of software applications based upon a central computer architecture

·      An understanding of fissile materials pertaining to criticality safety

·      Understanding of software configuration and design methodologies

·      Broad and detailed specialist knowledge of software applications based upon a central computer architecture.

·      Capable of dealing with resolving problems including those arising through interaction with end users in both written and oral forms of communications.

Qualifications (preferred):

·      BSc or equivalent in a computer science or other engineering related subject or extensive software development experience

·      Work within the Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 in compliance with licence conditions

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.