Smiths Detection
Security
SeniorSoftwareEngineer
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“Senior Software Engineer at Smiths Detection. Skills: System design, Architecture, Software development, DevOps. Solve complex technical problems. Deliver innovative solutions”
Industry & Context.
Solve highly complex technical problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4 - 6+ years software development, System design experience, Architecture experience, Hands-on coding experience, Deliver complex enterprise-grade solutions
Nice to Have
UX/UI design principles exposure
What You'll Do.
Solve complex technical problems
Deliver innovative solutions
Deliver scalable solutions
Deliver maintainable solutions
Implement architectural patterns
Implement design standards
Collaborate with stakeholders
Ensure architecture adherence
Ensure best practices adherence
Design software components
Code software components
Review software components
Optimize software components
Champion Agile methodologies
Champion pair programming
Champion code reviews
Embed security in design
Embed reliability in design
Embed scalability in design
Embed performance in design
Leverage open-source technologies
Leverage open standards
Drive DevOps adoption
Emphasize continuous integration
Emphasize continuous deployment
Emphasize secure coding
Emphasize proactive monitoring
Serve as technical bridge
Design testing strategies
Enable high-quality delivery
Enable innovative delivery
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Key stakeholders; Engineering; QA teams; Cross-functional teams; Geographically distributed teams; Matrixed environments; Multicultural environments; Global environments
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Articulate technical concepts
Process & Methodology
Agile methodologies
Full Job Description
Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day. Duties: * Solve highly complex technical problems and deliver innovative, scalable, and maintainable solutions with minimal supervision. * Implement architectural patterns and design standards, collaborating closely with key stakeholders to ensure adherence to defined architecture and best practices. * Contribute hands-on to development by designing, coding, reviewing, and optimizing critical software components and services, while championing Agile methodologies and collaborative practices such as pair programming and code reviews. * Embed security, reliability, scalability, and performance considerations into architecture, design, and development processes as non-negotiable quality attributes. * Demonstrate deep expertise in modern platforms, frameworks, and tools, leveraging open-source technologies and open standards where appropriate to optimize cost and flexibility. * Drive adoption of DevOps practices and toolchains with a strong emphasis on automation, continuous integration, continuous deployment, secure coding practices, and proactive operational monitoring. * Serve as a technical
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