Newsgroup: it.lavoro.offerte
Titolo: [GB] Software House, Project Leader, C/C++/JAVA Virtual Machine Development, UK

Project Leader: Use your C/C++ in JAVA VM and change the world
Ref:CSp0710
For every desktop computer there are 30 embedded computer systems and
you can help change this vast market by providing for it the many
advantages of JAVA. You will be excited to learn that here in the UK,
the Company has a Development Team targeted at producing the slickest,
fastest and most compact JAVA Virtual Machine for embedded processor
systems to be used in applications from consumer electronics to
spacecraft. We have 500 man years of relevant experience gained from
the development of our market leading  virtual PC product which you will
be able to draw upon and apply to this JAVA challenge. 
You can look forward to applying your C/C++ or assembler software
engineering skills in this fascinating area. You should be a dedicated
problem solver, with experience in system level software, telecomms
control, research, defence, medical electronics etc. It is likely that
you will have a degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or Electronics.
Age is immaterial. You will want to be part of one of the best software
engineering teams not just in the UK but in the world. Enthusiasm and
intelligence are as important as specific skills. 
You will be located in a superb, very relaxed and informal working
environment based in modern offices close to the M40 in south
Buckinghamshire. Along with generous salaries, you will also receive a
range of valuable benefits including flexible working hours, pension,
medical and permanent health insurance, etc. 
Project Leader
Job Purpose: To be fully responsible for a software development project
including supervision of staff and project planning and control. 
Skills Required
Degree level education in science or engineering discipline, computing-
related preferred.
Good skills in all/some of the following: C, Java, embedded systems,
real time, portability, low level drivers.      
Worked with customers and Senior Management to present an overview of
technical solutions.  
Produce technical studies. 
Ability to work to tight deadlines.
Ability to apply detailed technical knowledge to a wide range of
subjects including complex design issues, complex programming issues
etc.
Main Activities 
To lead teams of software engineers and accept responsibility for the
technical work produced.
Assist with quotations for new projects.
To undertake project planning by estimating software development tasks.
Ability to produce reliable portable software.
Constructively review software produced by other engineers.  In
particular review software for compliance with company Quality
standards.
Estimate the effort required on assigned tasks and deliver quality
software on time.
Write concise reports highlighting critical issues.
Escalate key issues in a timely fashion.
Undertake the technical part of staff appraisals assisted by his/her
immediate supervisor.   
Ability to constructively review Product Specifications.
Liaise with customers and the Sales Force.
Understand the contractual commitments, anticipate potential problems
and escalate such issues in a timely manner.
Benefits package is as follows:-
Competitive salary      
BUPA - employee plus spouse.
Permanent Health Insurance (long term sickness/disability).
Life Assurance- 4 times gross salary in the event of death in service.
Pension Scheme- 5% of salary paid into a Group Personal Pension Scheme 
Employee Share Purchase Scheme- Company shares purchased at a discount. 
Stock Option Scheme- Issued to all employees.
Holidays- 23 days p.a.
Dual career path; can choose between a Managerial or Technical route.
Flexible working hours.
To apply for this position or register with the agency, please send your
full English CV in Word or plain text, along with: current salary,
notice period, salary expectations quoting the above reference number
to:
Chris Smith at Crown Associates
Tel: (33) 231 64 61 79
Email: 
crownas...@clara.net

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