Software Developer - Content Management

Leonardo ,
London, Greater London
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THE OPPORTUNITY Customer Integration: You will be a member of a software project team within our larger group of Defence Analysts working in Central London. The group is integrated into a joint unit with government employees, members of the armed forces, and other contractors. The Challenge: To provide an end-to-end software driven process that distributes timely MoD threat assessments to both national and international secure networks and UK front line forces. To design and develop software and processes for managing and sharing of mission data used by 5th generation military platforms. Collaboration: You will be working in close liaison with teams in partner nations with the opportunity to contribute, influence, challenge and improve joint ways of working and knowledge. Breadth: You will be working in a fast-paced environment where the threat assessments can change rapidly as world events unfold and their publication and distribution needs to react accordingly. The preparation and supply of information to the new 5th generation platforms will become a significant element of this project in the future. WHAT YOU'LL GET Impact: You will help ensure that MoD's threat assessments are delivered in a timely manner to UK defence partners and front-line forces. Opportunity: To play a key role in the design, development and implementation of complex software solutions employing a broad range of IT technologies. Teamwork: You will work with a diverse technical team in a highly collaborative environment. Delegation: It is expected that you will be able to steer tasks, processes and improvement initiatives. Learning: You'll be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring. Connections: You will be joining an expansive team of around 7,000 people at six major sites across the UK. Legacy: We are proud of our rich heritage in Defence: Over 100 years of Electronic Warfare in Air Operations. Key Responsibility Areas WHAT YOU'LL DO In conjunction with the project team conduct regular liaison with both MoD and the wider customer base to determine future requirements. In conjunction with the project team produce delivery plans to meet requirements. In conjunction with the principal software engineer develop the CMS in line with the delivery plan. Provide ad hoc support to MoD customers, often at short notice. Use your developing experience and knowledge to propose and implement improvements to tools and processes. Seek co-operative and collaborative approaches with our UK and multi-national partners, identifying best practice. Take opportunities to travel for technical exchanges with our partners, in the UK and abroad. Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR You really must have: A good understanding of object-oriented analysis and design techniques, software development methodologies and standards. Experience of Windows Application Development in C# using Visual Studio. Knowledge of Web Development Technologies and XML. Familiarity with Database Technologies, Database Design and SQL. An understanding of Requirements Capture and the production of delivery plans. Strong interpersonal skills which allow you to work collaboratively and effectively within an inter-disciplinary team. Ability to problem solve and self-steer work to deadlines as necessary, sometimes at short notice. Ability to communicate, both written and verbal, with audiences of differing technical backgrounds and seniority. You will have, or be able to obtain, UK national security clearances appropriate for sensitive assessment work (see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vettingandclearance ). This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89946174

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