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Graduate Software Engineer (c++/embedded) - Sheffield - £30,000 - £33,000

A Graduate Software Engineer is required to join a company that specialize in manufacturing and installing safety solutions & products into the Rail Industry.

They are looking to develop an aspiring and confident software developer by proving a well varied position with exposure to: software development, firmware development, testing, designing and even elements of electrical plc programming.

The role will have a focus on product development and continuous improvement of new and existing products. You will also work on bug fixing to ensure the safety critical products can continue to operate effectively.

Opportunity and Wider Features of the Role.

This is the perfect role for those aspiring to launch a career in software & firmware development. The company are looking to put time into developing you into a well rounded expert across multiple areas of software development. Joining a small team, you will get exposure to all areas of the business and its products. Other features of this role include:

Opportunity to work for a company who are committed to personal development and upskilling
Working in a Safety Critical environment and have real world impacts with your development.
Exposure to all areas of Software Development and the full SDLC.
Brand New Office
Essential experience 

A relevant Degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science, Robotics etc
Strong communication skills (perhaps shown by previous part time jobs or personal projects/hobbies etc)
C++ Experience throughout University with personal projects/portfolios to back it up
Embedded C++  experience/understanding
A candidate who is clearly passionate for programming & software, shown by personal hobbies and wider projects
An understanding of embedded c would be advantageous
Salary
£30,000 - £33,000 per year

Location
Sheffield - (Predominantly site based)

How the apply: If you are interested in this role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Dan, (phone number removed), 

Key Words: Software Engineer, Software Developer, Graduate, C++, Embedded C. 

About Ford & Stanley Group

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