Software Engineer (Data focus)

Robert Half are working with a growing Engineering Consultancy in the Greater Bristol area as they look to recruit a data-focused Software Engineer on a permanent basis. ABOUT THE ROLE: Undertake the development, testing and modification of software products in support of the company's research and development activities and commercial deliveriesProduce technical documentation in accordance with company proceduresRESPONSIBILITIES:Specific Responsibilities of the RoleDevelop software products and solutions to customer requirements.Generate software product/system design documentation in accordance with company procedures, including (but not limited to) specifications, test procedures, block diagrams, schematics, manuals, Application Programming Interface (API) or any other documentProvide verbal and written progress reports to all levels of management within the business.Evaluate current and new software technologies as well as their potential benefits and use case applications through research and testing.Support the preparation and filing of patent disclosures/applications by identifying novel technology and writing the initial idea descriptions.Support Agile software development processes as part of the development team.Undertake testing, evaluation, modification and re-testing of products/solutions.Work to defined project specifications, budgets and timescales.Support general tendering and marketing activities, as and when required.Support and assist in testing and commissioning, both on-site and off-site.Work to relevant international standards and best practice guidelines as required.Undertake engineering consultancy work in accordance with company and client requirements.Review development work as part of sprint iterations.Work cross-functionally with other departments to co-ordinate the transfer of new products/systems into commercial solutionsCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS: Hons Degree or equivalent in a suitable discipline and/or proven work experience in line with the skills or knowledge required for the roleExperience working as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team and in a development environmentProven capability in delivering engineering packages of work to customer requirementsUnderstanding of relevant software design, coding and quality standardsInterest and understanding of data handling in SQLExperience working with hosted Azure solutions (Azure Data Factory) or equivalent public cloud services is a highly desirable.Understanding of hardware and/or software development principlesSalary/logistics:£40,000 - £46,000 basic salary DOE Discretionary Bonus Scheme5% matched pension schemeFlexible working around core business hours - great for childcare commitmentsHybrid working on offer from the main site in PortisheadRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.