Sr Staff Software Engineer

TN United Kingdom
Eastleigh
4 days ago
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Job Description Summary

The Senior Staff Software Engineer will be responsible for the software implementation of algorithms for GE Aerospace's bespoke analytics tools. This includes all aspects of developing, managing, and deploying the software. You will work as part of a close-knit SW development team focused on increasing product functionality and robustness, including working with in-house data scientists and analysts to identify and prioritize product enhancements. You will be able to quickly assimilate new requirements and translate these into working solutions.

Based out of our Chandlers Ford site near Southampton, this is a hybrid working role.

Job DescriptionRole and Responsibilities

A motivated individual with significant experience in software development working within a technical environment, you will become an important part of a small team that provides bespoke analytical products to a larger team of data scientists. Our current software base consists of several products (covering 50,000 lines of code) that are programmed mainly using Python and C++. These products are based around a numerical core library which is used to implement data analytics for the aerospace industry. You will be comfortable with picking up and implementing mathematical based routines that process large data sets. You will be experienced in creating algorithms that are efficient in both execution and memory usage.

Our development strategy follows an Agile format which is free of any formal/detailed design specifications. This means that you will be expected to meet regularly with the rest of the team to discuss the implementation of new tasks as well as fixing any known issues. After an initial training period, it is expected that you will be able to openly contribute to these discussions, ask questions, and help drive future developments. It is therefore important that you have strong communication skills and are capable of making design decisions.

All our software development is governed through a set of procedures that are controlled using Microsoft Azure DevOps services. It would be expected that you are familiar with this or a similar type of development operations tool set.

Experience RequiredEssential

  • A proven track record of programming in Python 3.x (up to latest version) and its supporting packages such as Numpy, Pandas, Multiprocessing, and Scipy.
  • A good understanding of programming in C++ and its Standard Template Library (STL).
  • A fundamental understanding of software engineering subjects such as Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Test Driven Development, Debugging, etc.
  • Working in an automated Continuous Integration (CI) environment utilizing tools and processes such as Git, Project Management, Unit Testing, and Code Coverage.
  • Writing code to quality standards such as PEP8.
  • Basic knowledge of statistics and linear algebra and keen interest in developing skills in these topics.

Desirable

  • An interest in Aerospace.
  • Python's C interface and writing C/C++ extensions.
  • Microsoft Azure DevOps.
  • SonarQube.
  • Machine Learning techniques and algorithms.
  • Software parallelization techniques.
  • Linux Operating System.
  • Apache Spark.

General Skills

  • Capable of working within a team or independently.
  • Able to complete specific tasks to required timelines.
  • Good communicator: capable of communicating complex technical information to a range of stakeholders - peers, experts, and non-experts, customers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM subject is (typically, but not limited to: Computer Science, Maths, Data Science, Physics) together with relevant work experience.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognizes the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice, and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:

  • Non-contributory Pension
  • Performance related bonus
  • Life Assurance
  • Group income protection
  • Private medical cover
  • Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post.

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