Ada Software Engineer

Key Technical Skills

Learning new skills will be key to this role and training will be provided, but knowledge of at least some of the following disciplines is essential:

• Programming: ADA, (AdaCore GPS)
• Configuration Management
• Coding standards
• Software Integration & testing
• Ability to operate in a multi-project environment
• Knowledge of testing techniques (unit test, component test, automated test etc.)
• Knowledge of systems and software development in a complex, real-time software environment
• Desirable
  • Mathematical skills
  • Networks
  • Virtualisation (e.g. VmWare)
  • Windows or VxWorks O/S knowledge is desirable

Top  Major Tasks and Activities:

1. Write software according to coding standards and maintain existing software by investigating issues and identifying solutions.
2. Write software test schedules and use them to test the system.
3. Document appropriate information, so that others can understand the software and the system.
4. Contribute to process improvement within the team to ensure that the team always looks to improve how it works.
5. Liaise with other team members, teams and customers to ensure key information is understood.