Software Development Engineer

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Filtronic designs and manufactures advanced RF, microwave and mmWave technologies for mission-critical communications and connectivity applications. Our products and solutions support customers operating in the space, aerospace, defence, telecommunications and critical infrastructure markets.

We are an award-winning, AIM-listed business with ambitious growth plans, and we continue to invest in our people, technology and facilities to support our expanding customer base.

We are looking to recruit a Software Development Engineer to join our team in Sedgefield.

The role will involve developing and maintaining Filtronic's in-house Manufacturing and Reporting System, as well as creating new applications, reporting tools, KPI dashboards, databases and API integrations.

Working closely with colleagues in manufacturing, engineering and quality, you will help develop and improve the software systems used to support our day-to-day operations. You will also work with colleagues across our UK, USA and China sites.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work on existing systems as well as new development projects, within a supportive team where there is scope to build on your technical knowledge and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain existing in-house software and manufacturing systems.
• Design and develop new applications, reporting tools, KPI dashboards, databases and API integrations.
• Work with manufacturing, engineering and quality teams to understand their requirements and develop appropriate solutions.
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve software and technical issues.
• Develop automated reporting tools to support business operations.
• Be involved throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design through to implementation, testing and ongoing support.
• Take part in code reviews and share knowledge with other members of the software team.
• Prepare technical documentation, specifications and user instructions.
• Organise and manage your workload to meet project deadlines.
• Keep colleagues and the team leader informed of project progress and any issues or risks.