Senior Software Developer - Gallium Development Team

The Role

A position is available within the Gallium development team for a Senior Software Developer to work on the future development of this core company product.

To succeed in this role you will extensive hands on software development experience within a fast-paced, professional development environment.

Key Requirements:

• Significant development experience using .NET (including version 4.0), C#, WCF to deliver complex multi-threaded solutions, developing using Visual Studio 2008 and/or Visual Studio 2010
• Experience of databases including the design and use of stored procedures and indexes. (Preferably SQL Server 2005 & 2008)
• Experience of Visual Studio 2010 and WPF would be an advantage
• Understanding of multi user client server architectures and their design challenges
• Ability to deliver well architected, high quality, tested code within an agreed timescale and, when required, under pressure
• Able to understand complex problems from the user's perspective and then act on the information available to architect and implement a capable, reliable solution
• Sound knowledge of software engineering principles
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) together with the ability to articulate creative solutions to the rest of the team
• Able to embrace new technologies but pragmatic enough to only use them when appropriate
• Ability to understand the ethos of a high value product company

In addition you will have a degree in computer science/engineering and be highly motivated with a professional approach to work. You will be able to work independently with the minimum of supervision whilst still being a team player and knowing when to seek advice. A willingness to travel both within the UK and abroad to work on-site with clients would be an advantage.

In return Pixel Power offers an excellent salary and benefits package together with the opportunity to work in a friendly engineering driven, intellectually stimulating and challenging environment. Problem solving and communications skills are crucial within this environment where there is plenty of scope to influence the direction and output throughout the project lifecycle.

Application process

To apply please send your CV together with a covering letter to jobs@pixelpower.com

Candidates who pass an initial selection process will be required to complete the company’s employment application forms. Acceptance of CVs or candidates for consideration does not imply acceptance or agreement of commercial terms between Pixel Power and any other party.

The interview and offer process normally has the following stages:

1. Telephone interview to determine general suitability
2. First interview which may include a hands on proficiency test depending on the specifics of the role
3. Second interview
4. Offer

Pixel Power is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy.