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This company is a genuine market leader in the field of critical communications. They have a reputation of providing high quality products into demanding, mission critical customers, including leading police, ambulance and fire users around the world. Additional markets include major airports, large mining facilities and utilities or oil and gas plants located in hazardous environments. As an engineer, you’ll relish in the opportunity to work on technology which you can physically see being used in life and death scenarios, for some of our Countries most relied upon and necessary public services. The work you do on a day to day basis, has genuine impact on those around you. Your role will be that of a Principle Electronics Engineer. You’ve worked on projects, from its creative inception, through to being manufactured, and you can bring this experience to where it’s really needed. Your experience as an allrounder, will come into use by being able to advise on where issues may arise, and where you can minimise cost on situations such as faulty PCB, or advise on EMC. You’ll take lead on your own projects, mentor and teach more junior engineers, and present to and be the main interface with your own clients. As an all-rounder, you can offer your expertise to different projects, either looking at High Speed Digital Design or circuit design. You’ll be in a modern workspace, with an on-site cafeteria You’ll also receive private medical & dental care, life assurance, free parking, regular social events, flexible working, company pension, half days on a Friday, 25 days annual leave and a salary of up to £65,000 which is negotiable, should there be a higher level of quality & relevant expertise. On top of all of that, you’ll be reporting to one of the most genuine, and best managers I’ve ever worked with. He wants to promote a relaxed and flexible working environment with his team, where everybody operates on trust, with absolutely no micromanagement to be seen. Technical Requirements As always, it’s important to make sure you’ve worked with the right tech, so have a review of their technical requirements below: Microprocessor and DSP circuit design Design using Memory devices such as DDR and NAND flash Design using digital interfaces such as SPI, I2C, Ethernet and USB PCB layout rules for high speed digital design Efficient circuit design for handheld battery powered products Design for EMC/ESD protection Design for Manufacturing and Test Call to action So, if you like the ad, or you’d at least like to know some more, what’s next? You have 3 options…. Number 1: Click the little apply button (don’t worry, we’ll discuss before your CV or application goes anywhere) Number 2: You can call for James Bokhorst on 07708899199 Number 3: You can find me on LinkedIn, trust me there’s not many people with the surname Bokhorst.

SoCode are working in partnership with an incredible, mature start-up who have recently opened the doors to their new offices in Central Cambridge. Having worked with this client for a number of years, it has been a pleasure to watch them grow and become the business that they are today. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior C# Software Engineer to build and implement functional applications, have influence within technical decisions and help the company to develop their existing product as well as redesigning and developing V2. This means lots of job variety, exposure to technologies and greenfield projects where you can invent a solution of your own design!! Key responsibilities include: Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications Verify and deploy programs and systems Have input when it comes to tool selection and cloud services, Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software Gather and evaluate user feedback Recommend and execute improvements Create technical documentation for reference and reporting Communicate and build specifications based on customer requirements Provide professional levels of support to end users Essential skills and experience required: C#, .NET CORE (or framework) development skill set, Experience / understanding of microservices architecture, Experience of cloud services (Azure would be preferred), MongoDB / NoSQL Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Experience building scalable development solutions. If you feel that you are suitable for this role or know someone who is, please get in touch with Colt at SoCode or apply using the link below.

Senior IC Design Engineer- Cambridge- Permanent- £45000-£75000 One of our longest standing clients is continuing to grow the size of their technical teams following the continued success of the business. Based in the north of Cambridge, they are a market leader in their field employing some of the best minds in technology across their software/embedded, hardware and electronics teams. One of the growth hires they are looking to make is within IC Design and Verification. They need a. experienced IC Design Engineer to augment their existing IC design team to design and implement innovative network display products. The role will involve all aspects of the design process from specification and architecture through RTL design of modules, functional verification, synthesis and timing closure, to silicon validation. Importantly, the successful applicant will have a strong background in ASIC development cycles and experience of FPGA prototyping. You Need: Network on Chip (NoC) System on Chip (SoC) design / integration (40nm & below) Low power design / UPF / Multi power domain USB / DisplayPort Use of Python Video encoder techniques ARC CPU experience Sign off check experience – LINT, SVA, Spyglass tools, Synthesis and constraints RTL design (VHDL or Verilog) Verification Integrating external IP Extras: STA – Usage of the Primetime tool Previous experience of successful tapeouts, particularly at lower geometries i.e 12nm and below Synthesis (ideally mentioning DC/Design Compiler/Synopsys toolset) Scripting ability / automation Constraint generation/debug (SDC) If you are interested in this role or would like to know more, please send your CV to nick'socode.co.uk

SoCode is proud to be exclusively partnering with an innovative technology business aligned with the Life Science sector. Their pioneering software means as they enter their fifth year of trading they are moving to new premises in Mayfair to compliment their enviable growth. The Marketing Executive is a newly created role that will be pivotal in supporting the future plans of the business. Candidates will require experience within Life Sciences or associated sectors and be able to use this knowledge to build Brand awareness and drive sales. Initially a stand alone position, the Marketing Executive will partner closely with Senior Management Team to shape the marketing strategy for a five year plan. This is an outstanding opportunity to use your digital marketing and events expertise to make a positive impact in the Life Sciences sector. Duties will include: Develop and establish company branding and externally facing content, including sales and marketing collateral, project documentation and product development Promote products and services through company website and social media platforms and identify appropriate trade show opportunities Work to establish employer branding for talent acquisition Oversee and establish social media strategy, managing all website content and SEO Monitor and report on KPIs around our online engagement, lead generation and conversion rates Drive and deliver outward facing company campaigns Work with subject matter experts to create engaging and informative marketing content Key technical knowledge: Digital marketing: Google Analytics, pay-per-click, Google Ads and SEO WordPress: able to create dynamic pages for content management and interaction with other platforms Excellent copy-writing skills Strong project management ability Experience of Life Science or associated sectors

Senior Java Developer – Complex Data £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience Cambridge Permanent We are currently partnered with an exciting organisation in the Cambridge area who is currently looking for a senior Java developer. The company is rapidly growing through acquisitions and opening up new organic offices around the world. Due to this rapid growth they are looking for a Java developer who can really come in and work well in their team. The role will entail developing their automated data validation product. The company mainly deals with Mathematical modelling and large data sets. A Strong candidate will have a strong Java background working with large data sources. The company is also looking for a candidate to also have front-end experience. A successful candidate must have: Skilled Java Developer (Java EE) – 5 years + Experience with Spring, Hibernate and Maven Solid experience with Git Build tooling Desired Requirements: Experience in manipulating complex data Grounding in SOAP and REST API’s Aws experience would be a bonus Background in Continuous Integration Servers (Jenkins / Hudson) Had some exposure to Cloud development Worked with Container Orchestration (Kubernettes /Docker) The company is growing quickly but has kept its values. It’s a great environment for anyone to work in with people staying with the company for prolonged periods of time. This is down to company culture and the technology they are working on. They also have a very generous benefit scheme with part of the package aimed at healthy living. At SoCode, we pride ourselves on an attractive referral scheme. If you have Friends, Family or Colleagues looking for a new position in the near future tell them to contact us by either phone or email ensuring they provide us with your name. If we successfully find them a new position, we will provide you with a thank you present to show our appreciation.

Junior Software Engineer (C++) £28,000 - £45,000 depending on experience Cambridge Permanent We are partnered again with one of our long-standing clients who is looking for a junior C++. They are looking for someone with a well-rounded core skill set in C++ with around 1 - 2 years’ experience. They are looking for a highly skilled developer who is looking for a challenge and to be a part of something special. The company is based in Cambridge and is a real powerhouse in their sector. Their offices are based in Central Cambridge but will be expanding in the near future. They are leading the way in their field and are looking for driven and motivated developer who are looking to further their career. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and skill set. The candidate should meet the following requirements: A good degree (2:1 or 1st) in a computer science or mathematical subject A keen interest in developing skills as a software engineer Ability to work with complex systems combining digital electronics and software Desire to work in a small, multi-disciplinary team 1 to 2 years C++ experience Passion to get become a stronger developer and ability to work with Senior developers. The candidate should ideally also have some of the following: Experience working in an agile environment Passion for development and have personal interest in technology Top 10 Russel Group University – Preferable but not essential If you are interested in applying for this role, please email scott@socode.co.uk. At SoCode, we pride ourselves on an attractive referral scheme. If you have Friends, Family or Colleagues looking for a new position in the near future tell them to contact us by either phone or email ensuring they provide us with your name. If we successfully find them a new position, we will provide you with a thank you present to show our appreciation.

IT Support Technician Full Time Location: Huntingdon Salary 24k-26k SoCode has partnered with a globally renowned insurance company based in Cambridge who’re looking for an ambitious 1st Line support to join their talented team. The previous candidate in this role, who has just been promoted internally after a years’ service, was also employee of the year! So this is a fantastic opportunity to delve into a role which will develop your skills and progress your career. To be selected for this role you will require: excellent communication skills, experience maintaining and troubleshooting systems errors, strong office 365 knowledge and previous experience of working with ticketing systems. Essential Skills · Must have strong technical understanding of Office 365 and G-suite or other ticketing software · Knowledge and ability to work to standards such as Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) · Good team player · Pro-active worker with high levels of organisation · Exposure to cloud-based services would be ideal Key Responsibilities · Log calls on behalf of customers using correct company procedure. · Develop excellent internal & external customer relations. · Provide effective remote assistance using remote support tools. · Install and reinstall software. · Demonstrate excellent communication skills. · Trouble shooting system errors on desktops, laptops and printers etc · Actively share knowledge with IT team and participate in all activities to benefit the IT team and the wider business. At SoCode, we pride ourselves on an attractive referral scheme. If you have Friends, Family or Colleagues looking for a new position in the near future tell them to contact us by either phone or email ensuring they provide us with your name. If we successfully find them a new position, we will provide you with thank you present to show our appreciation. For further information, and to learn how you can become part of this company’s future please contact sean@socode.co.uk

SoCode has partnered with a leading software developer in their search for an Account Manager to join their increasing Sales team. This business is further expanding its offering into the Utilities market and, as such, seeks an individual with sales experience in either the Gas, Water or Electricity sectors. Understanding these markets is critical as the Account manager will need to confidently present to leading figures in these sectors. You will be expected to be a confident business developer happy to travel nationwide to meet with customers. You will also be given an enviable list of warm clients to manage. Duties will include: Prospect, identify, develop, negotiate within new and existing customer base Develop and manage pipeline to meet or exceed target Lead the sales process Ensure that metrics are at all times updated with the most recent accurate forecasts Understand the Utilities landscape and be able to sell solutions Present effectively to external customers across all levels from marketing staff to C-suite executives Full training on their innovative software products will be given.

SoCode are working in partnership with one of Cambridge’s most exciting start up Software Houses for their appointment of a new Software Engineering Director. Our client has created a new and industry changing SAAS product using innovative technology. They are entering an exciting phase of their growth which will involve a significant scale-up of their operations. As a result of this growth - a new role has been created for a Software Engineering Director within the business. Reporting directly into the CTO and CEO, the Engineering Director will form part of the Senior Management Team and take ownership of the day to day running of the Engineering remit. This is a hands-off management role – as such, suitable candidates should have experience of leading teams, inspiring, motivating and managing people ideally within a B2B Start Up / Scale Up environment. The Engineering team currently stands at 8 permanent staff of various levels of experience, this is planned to grow to 12-14 by the end of 2020. This role will be Full-Time, based in Cambridge UK. Suitable candidates should be able to display strong previous experience in the below areas: Key Skills & Experience: People Management: The Software Engineering Director’s principal responsibility will be the management for the Software Engineering and Data Engineering teams within the business. Coaching & Mentoring of Engineers Day to Day Management & Appraisal of Engineers Ensuring Learning and Development & Career Progression for Engineers Motivating & Inspiring the Engineering Function Recruitment of New Staff. Project & Process Management: Previous Experience/Exposure to Project Management Accountability for Delivery Deadlines Agile Development Experience Continuous Improvement Mindset. In return – our client will offer the following package: Competitive Basic Salary (Dependant on Experience) Generous Share Option Allocation Company Pension Scheme 25d Holiday+ Bank Holidays For more information or to apply – please forward your CV via this advert and we’ll be in touch with all suitable candidates to discuss this opportunity further. At SoCode we offer a very attractive referral scheme. If you have friends, colleagues or family who may be interested in opportunities in the Cambridge, Technology market please do refer them. If we find them a new position we’ll send you a present to show our appreciation.

MATERNITY CONTRACT - 12 MONTHS SoCode is working closely with a leading consultancy in their search for a Marketing & Events Officer to cover Maternity leave. Their inclusive culture means they wish to engage the successful applicant directly onto their payroll and fully integrate them into the business. Opening within this business are rare and this represents a truly unique marketing opportunity in the local marketplace. Duties will include: To create and implement marketing campaign plans in-line with the communications and marketing strategy Raise awareness of and showcase the range of services the business offers To write and create exciting content that is tailored and targeted according to the marketing plan To take the lead on a wide range of commercial and some non-commercial marketing campaigns To liaise with the Communications Team to disseminate and market campaigns to maximise reach, impact and brand message To work with the Communications Team to assist them in securing media coverage and content creation in support of our campaign objectives To work with the Digital team to develop reports and analysis to track and analyse all aspects of the website to provide insight and analysis to influence marketing Organise and attend trade shows and events The ideal candidate will be Marketing graduate with experience in a similar position. The business offers tailored personal development and an outstanding benefits package.

Are you an inspiring IT team leader looking for a role with a leading global bluechip software company based in Cambridge? My client hosts over 50 years of innovation working with 16,000 customers worldwide. The ideal candidate will have a high level of expereice in people management and communication, be able to oversea and deliver projects on time and on buget and have a strong understanding of technical areas such as the cloud, automation and azure. Required skills: Motivate and support IT team to the best of there ability in line with company guidelines. Effective recruitment done in line with growth of the company. Manage/distribute IT team worldwide which includes providing training plans which can be implemented worldwide to enhance careers within specific skill sets. Regional responsibility to solve all escalated incidents. Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard within an effective time frame and budget. Exceptional project management and operational excellence. Experience in managing IT teams in an array of locations and cultures. High levels of communication managing client vendors and building supplier relationships. Technical skills: Comfortable with a Microsoft first approach supplemented by applications from other vendors to meet specific business needs. Strong IT technical foundations and deep understanding on various technological functions and interactions. AD infrastructure knowledge and experience. Experience in management and data analytics. Understand IT knowledge fundamentals Strong technical understanding of: Cloud automation Azure Networking ARM Security DevOps as a concept Desirables: Knowledge of server technologies such as Hyper-V/VMWare, MS System Centre Networking understanding of LAN/WAN technologies, AD/DNS management, Perimeter defence Basic use of hardware tools At SoCode, we pride ourselves on an attractive referral scheme. If you have Friends, Family or Colleagues looking for a new position in the near future tell them to contact us by either phone or email ensuring they provide us with your name. If we successfully find them a new position, we will provide you with thank you present to show our appreciation. For further information, and to learn how you can become part of this company’s future please contact sean@socode.co.uk

SoCode is partnering with an early stage technology business that is looking to grow rapidly this year. The business has just secured further funding and has begun to expand its market presence in 2020. The Financial Controller is now seeking suitable support to aid this growth and wants to develop an Accounts Assistant. The Accounts Assistant will be joining a close knit team that pride themselves on a supportive and collaborative culture. Personal development is strongly encouraged and the Accounts Assistant will be mentored into ultimately running the finance function. The business offers a market leading benefits package and free parking! Core duties will include: Matching and coding purchase invoices in line with our purchase ledger process Processing and checking expense and travel claims Collating and processing payment runs, with input to the bank platform Keeping financial records up to date and ensuring accurate data is held Reviewing and reconciling the nominal ledger in preparation for the financial statements. Performing daily bank reconciliations Assisting with recording transaction in foreign entity accounts Assisting with cashflow forecasting Creating, maintaining and presenting monthly financial reports Provide general administrative support to the finance team and Financial Controller Updating on the job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and attending professional organisations where appropriate; PERSON SPECIFICATION Strong communication skills Good IT skills and confident in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Attention to detail and able to produce work with a high level of accuracy Willingness to learn and accept responsibly for an all-round, varying accounts position Ability to manage and prioritise tasks under pressure