Head of SALT Software Engineering (Long Term Contract)

at  Six Sense

A well-established research business is seeking to appoint a Head of SALT Software Engineering who will be responsible for managing and leading a team of software engineers.

QUALIFICATION:

• PhD (Eng) + 5 years; or MEng/MSc (Eng) + 7 years; or BEng/BSc (Eng) + 9 years, practical experience in the full software development life cycle in a scientific, engineering, instrumentation, or industrial environment.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 Years management experience including team leading, task management, performance management, skills development and training and budgeting.
• Experience in project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience in networked applications development.
• Experience in NI LabVIEW development.
• Proficient in MS Windows OS development environment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)

KNOWLEDGE:

• Solid understanding of software version control
• A good understanding of basic analogue and digital electronics
• Proven troubleshooting experience

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working in DevOps environments.
• Scrum Master experience.
• Experience in software development and integration for PLCs, Embedded controllers, and/ or RTOS
• Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA)
• Exposure to Linux OS
• Experience with database design and/or queries (preferably MySQL)
• C++ development
• PLC Development (Ladder, Step-7)
• Has a key interest in astronomy.
  Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful.
  However, please keep a lookout on our website, www.sixsense.co.za for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.
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