To generate and maintain quality software, design and associated documentation that conform to current Pace process and meets the project requirements

 

• Technical Area Specialist - Architects, creates and reviews design specifications for software components, subsystems or overall systems as required and as outlined in Pace product development process
• Produce well structured, documented and maintainable code to meet project goals
• Assist in definition and promotion of Pace defined quality standards for engineering
• Provide maintenance support for existing products to ensure prompt rectification of problems
• Ensure proper tests, debug and verification of designs prior to release as requested
• Contribute and adhere to disciplines, process and tools in line with Pace product development process
• Participate in, and contribute to, formal design and project reviews
• Create work breakdown and estimates for work tasks and deliver to agreed timescales
• Assist in definition and creation of build environments and configuration management systems to ensure consistent usage and correct release of software.
• Liaise at peer level with customers, suppliers and partners

 

Essential

• HND/Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Technology discipline, or equivalent experience, preferred
• Knowledge of Electronics and a detailed knowledge of C programming language in an embedded environment
• Computer literate in current packages e.g. Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent problem solving skills and analysis
• Experience of Real Time Applications and Operating Systems.
• Excellent integration skills with multiple parties' software.
• Will have several years' commercial software development experience within the Consumer Electronics/Design for Manufacture industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.

Desirable

• STB Technologies DVS, MPEG, PVR/DVR, HD-TV,
• Experience of Middleware or Conditional Access Systems

 

• Leads by example, inspiring and motivating others
• Acts positively to improve under performance of others
• Takes the initiative to solve problems and see them through to conclusion
• Takes ownership of decisions and actions
• Delivers clear, direct and relevant communication
• Does everything within their means to deliver to the agreed plan