R&D Software Developer

at  AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.
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Position: R&D Software Developer
Previous experience: Exposure to cloud platform offerings and services (Azure or AWS preferably)
Location: Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland – Hybrid (3 days at the office)
Employment type: Full-time regular (flexible working options available)
Benefits: Competitive salary; flexible benefits fund which can be utilised against over 20 benefits; BUPA private medical; pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution; life insurance; income protection insurance; 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); 3 days paid volunteering.
The job
As part of the Research and Development function, the global Cloud DevOps team combines software development and cloud operations to provide continuous integration and delivery of cloud-enabled products and solutions, along with continuous monitoring to ensure various cloud-specific customer requirements/SLAs are met.
As a R&D Software Developer, you will be a motivated and talented software developer who will be offered the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud-based solutions, contributing to the innovation and growth of our product portfolio. As part of the R&D team, you will be at the forefront of developing, testing, and deploying software that drives our cloud infrastructure and services.
The global, 24x7 nature of the team means there may be a requirement for occasional work outside of the standard day and to be on call as part of a shared team rota.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the R&D team to design, develop, and implement cloud-native applications and services.
• Participate in the architecture and development of scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-based systems.
• Assist in writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, with a focus on cloud environment (e.g. Azure and AWS).
• Work with DevOps tools to manage and monitor cloud infrastructure and application performance.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Assist in documenting technical specifications, user guides, and other related materials.
• Participate in Scrum meetings with other team members including sprint planning and estimating; backlog refinement; daily Scrum meetings; sprint retrospectives and sprint reviews.

Ideal experience

• You have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in software developer in a commercial cloud development environment.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.
• You can demonstrate examples of strong coding skills in multiple languages, one of which one must be C#.
• Cloud Development Experience with ASP.Net Core, Latest .NET Technologies and microservices is essential.
• You have a solid understanding of Cloud Service Architecture in Azure; however, any AWS knowledge is also beneficial.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools and processes in Azure DevOps.
• Experience of working with containerization technologies like Kubernetes and Docker is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills, working with a broad range of people, including Product Owners, Testers & Product Support across sites.
• Able to take direction and seek help from senior colleagues.
• Positive approach to problem solving with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Experience of using Agile methodologies.

The team you’ll join
“Our team is doing some of the most exciting work at AVEVA: working with a broad range of cloud technologies and services across multiple platforms, keeping our customers and AVEVA safe and secure.” –Phil Bailey (manager)
R&D at AVEVA
Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.
Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us!
Hiring process
Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. Our typical application process involves interviews and a technical exercise. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please let us know.
AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world

• Collaborate with the R&D team to design, develop, and implement cloud-native applications and services.
• Participate in the architecture and development of scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-based systems.
• Assist in writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, with a focus on cloud environment (e.g. Azure and AWS).
• Work with DevOps tools to manage and monitor cloud infrastructure and application performance.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Assist in documenting technical specifications, user guides, and other related materials.
• Participate in Scrum meetings with other team members including sprint planning and estimating; backlog refinement; daily Scrum meetings; sprint retrospectives and sprint reviews