Linux Developer (Defence/Maritime) - Contract
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Weymouth
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 14 Sep 2020
- Closes
- 06 Oct 2020
- Sectors
- Security & Defence
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Planet Forward have recently been engaged by a UK based systems integrator operating in the Defence/Maritime industries. Our client are looking for a Linux Software Engineer to work on cutting edge technologies and to further support them in delivering world leading products, solutions and services to their customers.
Position Overview:
The role will involve working closely within the software development teams to design, develop and deploy a range of complex software solutions hosted on Linux platforms and provide Linux specific expertise in the areas of installation, configuration and optimization. The software will form part of a sonar system interfacing to supplied hardware and will be integrated onto dedicated and shared computing platforms for a wide range of in-service ships and advanced research applications.
Key Responsibilities:
* Linux Operating System configuration
* Linux application development and deployment
* Defect investigation and defect resolution
* Support of integration and verification activities
* Accountable for cost and schedule of assigned work
Skills, Qualification and Experience:
* Red Hat Linux application development - Essential
* Red Hat configuration including production of Kickstart files - Essential
* C++ or Java Development - Essential
* Linux device driver development - Desirable
* Linux Device Driver porting - Desirable
* Red Hat certification (RHCSA, RHCE) or similar - Desirable
* Hands on experience of DevOps practices and tools - Desirable
* VMware - Desirable
* RTI DDS Experience - Desirable
* IP Network design and optimisation - Desirable
* Proficient with a variety of Software Configuration Tools including SVN and GIT - Desirable
* Sonar background - Desirable
* Degree in engineering, computer science or related subject
Personal Attributes:
* Capable of achieving Security Clearance to at least SC level
* Self-motivated, adaptable to change, proactive, diligent and with good inter-personal skills
* Ability to rapidly apply generic knowledge to new problems in new environments
* Knowledge of Software Engineering best practices, methodologies, processes and tools
If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with Ryan Deeble for a confidential conversation on (phone number removed).
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Each company within the Planet Equity Group is a "data controller". This means that we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use personal information about you in line with GDPR guidelines. Full details regarding how we hold your data is available within our Privacy Notice accessible at our website
Position Overview:
The role will involve working closely within the software development teams to design, develop and deploy a range of complex software solutions hosted on Linux platforms and provide Linux specific expertise in the areas of installation, configuration and optimization. The software will form part of a sonar system interfacing to supplied hardware and will be integrated onto dedicated and shared computing platforms for a wide range of in-service ships and advanced research applications.
Key Responsibilities:
* Linux Operating System configuration
* Linux application development and deployment
* Defect investigation and defect resolution
* Support of integration and verification activities
* Accountable for cost and schedule of assigned work
Skills, Qualification and Experience:
* Red Hat Linux application development - Essential
* Red Hat configuration including production of Kickstart files - Essential
* C++ or Java Development - Essential
* Linux device driver development - Desirable
* Linux Device Driver porting - Desirable
* Red Hat certification (RHCSA, RHCE) or similar - Desirable
* Hands on experience of DevOps practices and tools - Desirable
* VMware - Desirable
* RTI DDS Experience - Desirable
* IP Network design and optimisation - Desirable
* Proficient with a variety of Software Configuration Tools including SVN and GIT - Desirable
* Sonar background - Desirable
* Degree in engineering, computer science or related subject
Personal Attributes:
* Capable of achieving Security Clearance to at least SC level
* Self-motivated, adaptable to change, proactive, diligent and with good inter-personal skills
* Ability to rapidly apply generic knowledge to new problems in new environments
* Knowledge of Software Engineering best practices, methodologies, processes and tools
If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with Ryan Deeble for a confidential conversation on (phone number removed).
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Each company within the Planet Equity Group is a "data controller". This means that we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use personal information about you in line with GDPR guidelines. Full details regarding how we hold your data is available within our Privacy Notice accessible at our website