BAE Systems
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London, Greater London
Middleware and Open Architecture Software Developer
Overview
Job Description
Middleware Software and Open Architecture Software Developer Would you like to work with cutting edge technology? We currently have a vacancy for a Software Developer at our site in New Malden. As a Software Developer, you will be responsible for the upgrade and maintenance of the key Middleware Software that underpins the performance, availability, and integrity of our Combat Management Systems. You will also be responsible for developing new Open Architecture interfaces within our Combat Management Systems to allow interfacing to external combat system equipments and suppliers of capability through open standards. This role will provide you with the opportunity to learn about and develop the Middleware Software that provides the mechanisms for managing and distributing the data within our Combat Management Systems and therefore forms a critical part of our systems that are fitted to most of the RN fleet of surface and sub-surface platforms. The role also provides an opportunity to learn about Open Architecture technologies and develop new interfaces that open up our Combat Management Systems to external providers of capability. Your main responsibilities as a Software Developer will involve : Design software to ensure that the overall system will behave according to its requirements. Write software according to coding standards and maintain existing software by investigating issues and identifying solutions. Write software test schedules and use them to test the system. Document appropriate information, so that others can understand the software and the system. Contribute to process improvement within the team to ensure that the team always looks to improve how it works. Liaise with other team members, teams and customers to ensure key information is understood. Your skills and qualifications: Learning new skills will be key to this role and training will be provided, but experience of the following disciplines is essential: * Software Design * Programming: High level languages such as Ada, C , C * Software Integration & testing Experience of either Middleware or Open Architecture (DDS) technologies Experience working in a defence or related industry e.g. in Engineering fields or avionics