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SoCode has partnered with an embedded Devices company who due to a large increase in sales are experiencing a ramp up in their software teams. They are currently in need of two Full stack JavaScript Engineers, with strong experience in React. This is a North Cambridge based company which has consistently saved lives all over the world and who have a fantastic backstory. Your main responsibilities will be: To develop new features for their PC application, which includes backend to frontend development that will improve user’s workflow You will develop technical solutions up to the highest standards working with the data / product team. Integrating advanced data search tools into the applications and refining the architecture to be efficient and to increase ease of usability. Building and maintaining APIs to ensure reliability and consistency To be successful you will have: Experience with front end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS Experience with back end technologies such as C# Have worked in an agile (scrum) environment and have knowledge of database design / SQL A familiarity with Object orientated design programming and patterns is essential, as well as experience with REST service design. Experience with JS tools and libraries (e.g. React, Redux, AKKA, etc.) Knowledge of Cloud Computing and Services provision Experience with version control systems (e.g. GIT, Perforce) Benefits: Salary of up to £65,000 A fantastic location and parking on site An ethical and well-established business which saves lives 25 days Holiday, Life insurance x 4, Private Healthcare (opt in for family), 6 % employer pension contribution, Subsidised restaurant on site, Regular salary reviews, Flexible hours This role will be full time onsite with very limited remote working due to security clearance. 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 Bradleigh Barnes at SoCode by submitting your CV to Bradleigh@Socode.co.uk

The organisation A group that work in the design manufacturing and supply of digital communication products for mission critical communication, with audio equipment being tested and designed in state-of-the-art audio chambers. They are based a short distance from Cambridge North, in some truly stunning offices. The work they provide is largely within the public services domain, with the tech they work on being relied on in life or death scenarios. The work schedules sometimes require tight deadlines with an expectation of delivery, but they also promote a healthy working environment by offering half days on Fridays, arranging regular social events, and working in spacious and modern offices. If you want to work somewhere where you’ll make a serious impact in the real world, this is the company you’ll want to be a part of. The role You’ll be joining the business as the Principal Acoustic Engineer, and will be a recognised authority for the acoustic test environment, driving the test methodology as well as working on technical design, specification and optimisation of acoustic solutions for radio terminal products and accessories. These guys are currently introducing new products into their portfolio, and you’ll be responsible for developing the audio software for the current and future products alongside the strategy group and other Acoustic Engineers. What you get in return In return, you’ll be working on technology which will make a visible difference in the real world. You’ll be working with some true leaders of industry in your respective teams, and as such will receive some excellent one-on-one mentoring, with a tailored career plan to climb the ladder. You will be in a modern workspace with an on-site cafeteria which offers discounted lunch and breakfast to all staff, every day. You’ll also receive private medical & dental care, life assurance, free parking, regular social events, flexible working, company pension, half days on a Friday and 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays). 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: Full product lifecycle experience Experience of audio amplifiers, audio codecs and transducers Practical experience of evaluating audio signal processing techniques (echo cancellation, noise reduction etc.) Experience of acoustic quality measurement techniques (e.g. PAMS, PESQ, HASQUE MOS) Working to and testing against acoustic safety standards (e.g. ITU P.360) Test automation with MATLAB or Python Head and Torso Simulator (HATS) experience Familiarity of IP rated acoustic design Experience working with portable radio devices Design for medium volume product manufacture Experience of audio electronics 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.

Job title: Senior Automation Engineer Location: Remote (occasional travel to Cambridge required) Job Type: Permanent Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 Start Date: ASAP SoCode Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Automation Engineer on behalf of one of our clients who specialise in medical software. The company have huge growth ambitions in place for the next 24 months, so there is opportunity for career progression within this company. You will be working in the development and test team, who are building a cloud-based platform and web application. As part of a scrum team, you will identify test cases and subsequently automate these test cases. It is essential for this role that you can demonstrate use of Selenium WebDriver with Python as applicants without this will not be considered. You will be responsible for… Developing and running automated tests Exploratory Testing Identifying and preparing test cases Analysing/verifying any bug fixes Providing QA input on new features Manual testing as and when required The ideal candidate will… Have demonstratable experience of Selenium WebDriver with Python Have experience testing web applications Be confident in writing clear and concise test cases Be competent in writing bug reports Have extensive Automated Testing experience with some manual testing experience Consider themselves a self-starter and fast learner Be self-motivated and results driven Capable and happy to work independently and as part of a team Be an ISTQB Certified Tester In return, they can offer you… 15% bonus Private Health Care Cycle to work scheme

Job title: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Cambridge required) Job Type: Permanent Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 Start Date: ASAP SoCode Recruitment are recruiting an SDET on behalf of one of our clients who specialise in medical software. Our client is seeking a mid-level Software Development Engineer in Test to join their fast-paced Product development and test team, to assist them with upcoming projects, such as building the new test automation framework. The company have huge growth ambitions in place for the next 24 months, so there is opportunity for career progression within this company. It is essential for this role that you can demonstrate use of Selenium WebDriver with Python. You will be responsible for… Designing and implementing the framework in Python Automate the test of the platform at the API and User Interface level, using tools like Selenium. Investigating test failures and bugs Verifying bug fixes Providing quality input on new features Preparing test cases in line with new feature developments inside Scrum teams Develop and run automated tests Performing some manual testing The ideal candidate will… Have programming experience in Python (essential) Be able to write clear and concise test cases Consider themselves a self-starter Have experience of building relationships across multiple departments Be competent in building test architecture/frameworks Have agile development knowledge Have a relevant degree In return, they can offer you… 15% bonus Private Health Care Cycle to work scheme

Principal Software Engineer – Python - £50,000 - £75,000 - Fully Remote SoCode have recently partnered with the world leaders in genomic data analysis. They have recently secured millions in funding and are looking to bring on a principal python developer as the team continues to grow. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly qualified team of 8 developers, working on a powerful web application that is helping revolutionise our understanding of disease. This is a fully remote position with plenty of opportunity for project ownership, leadership and career development. Despite recent circumstances this company is projected to grow considerably as they continue to dominate their field. Experience required: Strong Python coding abilities Experience mentoring or leading other members of staff Experience with REST APIs Experience with Flask or Django Desirable Experience: React Devops tooling If interested, please click apply or email: tom@socode.co.uk. This is a fully remote role working for a secure well-funded organisation, we expect this role to generate a lot of interest so please do not hesitate when applying!

Principal Software Engineer – Python - £50,000 - £75,000 - Fully Remote SoCode have recently partnered with the world leaders in genomic data analysis. They have recently secured millions in funding and are looking to bring on a principal python developer as the team continues to grow. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly qualified team of 8 developers, working on a powerful web application that is helping revolutionise our understanding of disease. This is a fully remote position with plenty of opportunity for project ownership, leadership and career development. Despite recent circumstances this company is projected to grow considerably as they continue to dominate their field. Experience required: Strong Python coding abilities Experience mentoring or leading other members of staff Experience with REST APIs Experience with Flask or Django Desirable Experience: React Devops tooling If interested, please click apply or email: tom@socode.co.uk. This is a fully remote role working for a secure well-funded organisation, we expect this role to generate a lot of interest so please do not hesitate when applying!

SoCode have partnered on an Exclusive basis with our client - a small/medium IOT company (15 Employees) looking to expand due to a large contract win. We have immediate requirements for 2x "IOT" Software Engineers to work on New Product Development and Prototype focussed work. The work will be part-remote. You'll be working as part of a small but highly capable Engineering team for some highly impressive clients on cutting edge work. Key Skills and Experience: Person Skills: -3+ Year of Commercial Software Engineering Experience -Exceptional Interpersonal and Communication Skills -Flexible Skillset and Desire to Research and Learn new Technologies. -Good level of Academic Studies Technical Skills: (we dont expect anyone to have all of this just a desire to learn!) - Progamming Experience (C/Python/NodeJS/Java) - Experience with an Embedded / IOT / Connected Devices Environment - Strong Linux Experience - AWS/Cloud Experience ( EC2/Lambda / API Gateways / SQL / No SQL / AWS IoT) - Familiarity with Dev Ops / CI Our client is keen to look at candidates with varying levels of expreince - from Junior/ Senior to balance their team nicely so please do apply regardless of experience level and your application will be considered. To apply - please forward your CV via this advert and we'll be in touch with all suitable candidates.

Staff Software Engineer (C++) £60,000 to £80,000 depending on experience Cambridge Permanent We are partnered again with one of our long-standing clients who is looking for a Senior Software Engineer. Even in these very uncertain times this company is looking to move forward and carry on growing. They are a very innovative company working on mainly greenfield projects. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with design and development. The company are looking for a multifaceted developer who can work at a very low level to all the way up the stack. The company is based in Cambridge and is a real powerhouse in their sector. They are leading the way in their field and are looking for driven and motivated software engineer who is are looking to further their career. Candidates who join this company seem to stay here for years as the culture and environment are really second to none. The candidate should meet the following requirements: Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering or numerate subject – Top Grades are Beneficial Expert in C++ development Experienced working with Windows and Linux operating systems. Comfortable working in an embedded environment. Background in High Performance Networking Applications Ability to communicate well with a broad range of people, including Product Owners, Testers, Training and Product Support. Experience of using Agile methodologies such as Scrum and DevOps. Good understanding of Network Protocols and Networking 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.

Job title: Senior Automation Test Engineer Location: Cambridge Job Type: Permanent Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 Start Date: ASAP SoCode are delighted to be working exclusively with a Cambridge based Consultancy. We are helping them recruit a Senior Automation Test Engineer who is able to pick up new languages quickly and operate across a range of technologies. The Senior Automation Test Engineer will be responsible for creating and running tests across a range of embedded devices and software to ensure the devices operate reliably and as expected. The ideal candidate will… Have at least 5 years’ experience of commercial software test development experience Possess significant Linux experience Have exceptional communication skills Be able to cope with old and poorly, maintained, undocumented code Have experience with automation testing, including unit tests, API tests and ideally, tests involving IoT Devices Be able to pick up new programming languages quickly (C, Python NodeJS and Java would be advantageous) Be able to switch between projects on a regular basis Have no issue working independently and as part of a team Have familiarity with embedded devices/electronics (advantage)

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 will 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. You will be coming into the business as the Head of Hardware Development, offering leadership to direct reports of up to 45 people, across multi-disciplinary teams. The mid to long term plan is to build the next generation of product portfolio for the business, whilst continuing to deliver on their world class leading products. You’ll work alongside the senior decision makers in the business, including product and project managers to agree deliverables and look at future user needs. You’ll be someone who’ll love the opportunity to work for a business who cover full product realisation from early product inception, design, testing, manufacturing, production and ultimately when the right time is to move onto the next series of products. You’ll also be working within a industry leader who take real pride in their work to make sure products released have a user life of more than 10 years. You will 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 £90,000 which is negotiable, should there be a higher level of quality & relevant expertise. Technical Requirements Hardware Architecture and Development experience Ability to manage cross functional teams Be able to act as a well-practiced people manager Proven track record of building and shaping teams Experience of working in a commercially aware environment with a reasonable understanding of P&L’s Excellent communication skills Experience of hardware programme estimation 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 proud to be working with a well-funded startup/scale-up in Cambridge, they have built a product aimed at solving one of techs biggest problems whilst simultaneously reducing the environmental cost of data storage. After a successful funding round the company are looking to add another 8 heads before the end of the year. One of these key hires will be senior Product Manager or a Director of Product. Either could suit this role – although slightly more junior candidates with experience in this space should apply. You will take ownership of the product roadmap, working with the exec team to define / redefine this when necessary. As this is a small company, there will be times when you fulfil a more traditional product delivery function. Therefore, we are looking for someone who can balance between hands-on and strategic. Preferably we would have someone with experience of: Embedded SW and with some HW exposure Experience in an agile environment 5-10 years Product management experience Handson technical background (either academic or commercial experience) Highly desirable: Server / Storage experience Equity would be meaningful at this stage in the company’s history (last round was series A). If you want to talk through this role you can email me Hector@SoCode.co.uk or respond to this advert.

SoCode have partnered with a Challenger Bank who are reshaping the way several global regions view and use their money. This is an international brand, who are growing at an exponential rate and with their consistent growth rate will achieve several million new members over the next 12 months. An established, bright, and problem-solving team based in Cambridge are looking to add a world class Security Engineer to their team. They require a talented Engineer to identify vulnerabilities in the code as it is written, and to target the company from the inside out to expose all possible entry points. This role will also include social engineering and require you to identify vulnerabilities that could cause important information to be compromised from the respective networks and system. This thereby requires you to be able to provide the appropriate teams with guidelines and recommendations to prevent security threats. The successful candidate will be able to code to a high level, review code with a security focus and enable the team to identify where weaknesses are being created, and advise the team of how to close such vulnerabilities from a technical perspective. The main skills and experience we are looking for: You will be an excellent programmer, ideally in C# or Java (Although any good coding experience in an object orientated language is acceptable) You will have previous hands on red team experience, ideally against fintech businesses You are obsessed with finding flaws which others would have overlooked You can build innovate and cutting-edge new systems to enable staff to work securely from anywhere You can think like an attacker to develop in house detection capabilities You will have experience detecting, stopping, blocking phishing attacks, and suspicious applications You will be able to build automated vulnerability scanning and patch management Due to the academic nature of the team, it is desirable to have a degree from a Russell Group University. This is a rare opportunity to work on the latest cutting-edge technologies, and in a true innovative environment which is constantly adapting to new trends, and technologies before competitors or regulation requires. This role will be paying up to £100,000. Private healthcare Good pension scheme Lots of flexibility around working hours / remote working Annual leave of 25 days + BH – with flex depending on if working demands exceed normal working hours 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 Bradleigh Barnes at SoCode by submitting your CV to Bradleigh@Socode.co.uk