Python Job: C++ Software Engineer

C++ Software Engineer, Limerick

Our client is an exciting international software company operating at the leading edge of IoT technology and they are based in Castletroy, Limerick. They are part of a global leading technology group operating in large-scale smart energy solutions around the globe. Due to continued growth they are now hiring a Software Engineer to work on new product design and development. In this new role, you will create and improve the software to implement RESTful API based microservices, authentication, authorization, IoT-data processing / streaming and everything that is critical to data collection and IoT device management.

This is a hybrid role (3 days per week on site and 2 days per week remote) and attractive salary + full benefits on offer, including 25 days holidays, bonus, health insurance, company pension scheme, flexitime, etc.

In this role you will:

· Design, develop and deliver robust backend software for IoT systems.

· Enable new hardware devices to be used including adding support for new wired and wireless protocols.

· Working closely with hardware and systems teams developing application level software.

· Perform run-time debugging, performance profiling and optimisation of code.

· Work with the validation team to ensure the validation of the software meets the customer requirements.

· Create and execute automated unit tests, integration tests and system test scripts.

· Collaborate with other teams located in various countries around the world.

· Evaluate project requirements / specifications and develop software applications that support or interact with existing services.

· Author code fixes and enhancements using Git for inclusion in future code releases and patches through CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Bitbucket.

· Work in an Agile-driven environment to effectively maintain project timelines and utilize available resources.

· Help scale our cloud infrastructure.

Candidate Profile:

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a similar discipline.

· At least 2 years of experience in C++ for GNU/Linux systems.

· Proficient with bash scripting, Python or similar.

· Experience working with microservices

· Experience working in an environment where Linux and CI / CD tools are used

· Database knowledge in technology including SQLite / MySQL / Aurora

· Experience working with Linux and Linux-based operating systems.

· Experience with Git, Bitbucket and JIRA.

· Experience in coding real-time, multi-threaded, multi-process, multi-core processor applications.

Desirable (but not required) experience includes:

· Knowledge of cloud infrastructure technology (AWS preferred)

· Experience in networking protocols, e.g. TCP/IP, UDP and Ethernet

· Background or interest in embedded systems.

· Understanding of wireless protocols such as Zigbee and Bluetooth.

· Experience with REST/HTTP communication protocols.

· Knowledge of cyber security best practices.

· Experience with the Lua programming language.

· Understanding of electronics.

(NB - Unfortunately sponsorship is not available for this role.)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Castletroy, CO. Limerick: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• C++: 2 years (required)
• Linux: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: One location