Graduate Software Engineer

Role: Graduate Software Engineer (OneAPI Programme)

Reporting to:Project Manager

Location: Belfast

Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

  • Involvement in various aspects of the software development lifecycle including requirements capture, design, implementation, testing, installation and support
  • Approve new user registration for the web portal
  • Participate in fora discussions and respond to queries on Aepona technology
  • Monitor and actively participate in blogs e.g. twitter etc to help build a community around the developer programme
  • Develop sample applications in multiple languages
  • Test new services and software upgrades
  • Ability to specialise in specific lifecycle phases to meet the needs of the Company
  • Ensuring quality software is released to the customer on time
  • Ensuring the AEPONA Quality Management System is followed throughout the development process
  • Off-site working to satisfy customer commitments and deliveries

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria:

  • At least an Upper Second Class Honours Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering or other related discipline (examination results must demonstrate likely achievement of degree classification)
  • Experience of coding using a structured programming language, preferably on UNIX
  • Experience in JAVA and OO Design & Development
  • Knowledge of Webservices / REST
  • Application development experience using for example Amazon or Google webservices
  • Highly motivated self-starter with proactive attitude towards tasks
  • Willingness and ability to learn
  • Capability of taking responsibility for work and personal and professional development
  • Experience in working effectively within a team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to travel and work off-site for periods of time

Desirable Criteria:

  • Commercial Java experience
  • Experience in other programming languages e.g. .Net, C#, Ruby/Grails
  • At least 6 month's placement experience in a software development role, preferably in the telecommunications industry

Benefits:

  • 22 Days Annual Leave (Plus 10 Statutory Days)
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Private Health Care
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Applications:

CVs should be submitted to jobs@aepona.com quoting reference GENG/05/10