Project Engineer

Job title:

Project Engineer

Company

University of Warwick

Job description

For informal enquiries, please contact Siddartha Khastgir (Professor (Research Focussed)) at [email protected].We are looking for a talented and motivated Project Engineer (Software Developer) to join our innovative team at WMG. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing and maintaining the Safety Pool™ Scenario Database and contribute to cutting-edge verification and validation research projects in collaboration with industry, academic, and government partners. You will work closely with the Project Lead, Software Architect, and other key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of these projects.This position offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful research that pushes the boundaries of technology in connected and automated systems. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing our database systems, troubleshooting system issues, and contributing to academic publications and technical reports. If you are passionate about software development and want to contribute to the future of automated systems, this role is for you.About YouYou will have a strong background in .NET web development, with significant experience in creating Single Page Applications (SPAs) using Microsoft Blazor, Razor, or ASP.NET Core MVC. You should possess excellent C# coding skills and be well-versed in Microsoft SQL Server, including data access techniques like Entity Framework Core and LINQ. Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, GitHub, or Azure DevOps is essential.You should be self-motivated, independent, and capable of delivering results in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are crucial for success in this role. Additionally, you will have the ability to build relationships with collaborative partners and contribute to various dissemination activities, including academic publications.Experience with containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker), administering infrastructure on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, and proficiency in JavaScript (Node.js or TypeScript) would be advantageous.For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.About the DepartmentWMG is the largest department at the University of Warwick with over 800 staff, world renowned for providing innovative solutions to industry through its research, development and education programmes. Our industry focussed education portfolio includes nearly 3,000 students studying management, technology and applied engineering subjects, at postgraduate and undergraduate level. We have high expectations for our teaching and our courses are regularly ranked top in the UK and amongst the leading courses in their field in the world.The Safe Autonomy Research Group at WMG are undertaking a programme of research and engineering across the verification and validation spectrum. The physical world of mobility and infrastructure are merging with the digital world of simulation, AI, software, and data. With the emergence of evermore complex systems comes evermore complex challenges. Chief among these challenges, that of assuring safety.At WMG we are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. We currently hold the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the University of Warwick holds an Institutional Silver Award: a national initiative that recognizes the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia.For further information about WMG, please visit our .For further information on the WMG centre High Value Manufacturing Catapult, please see ourFurther information about the Energy Innovation Centre can be foundWe believe there should be no barriers to continuing education, and we strive to ensure that the future workforce has the skills they need to become the UK’s upcoming engineers and inventors.Our unique approach to undergraduate education enables full-time students, Higher Apprentices, and full-time employees to gain an engineering degree.Our teaching staff deliver educational programmes not just at Warwick, but internationally, and the knowledge we can leverage from our research excellence enables our students to reach their highest possible standards.Full details of our range of undergraduate and Degree Apprenticeships can be found .About the UniversityBorn in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.*QS World University Rankings 2024** Research Excellence Framework 2021To find out more about us visit ourHow to ApplyCLOSING DATE: Wednesday 18 September 2024 at 11.55pmTo apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm).Please attach a CV and cover letter.

• Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history.
• Your cover letter must detail how you meet each of the essential criteria found in the Job Description document below (desirable criteria too, where possible).

Please see for guidance on writing a cover letter. We highly recommend using individual criteria as headers and giving examples below, though you are free to format the letter as you wish.To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications via our official website, .Interview Date: TBCStart Date: TBCWhat we OfferWe will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click .We are proud to say that we are a .If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.Our Commitment to InclusionWarwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages .The University currently holds a , and a . The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the .Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)The University of Warwick complies with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against anyone who makes a Disclosure relating to a conviction or other information revealed. More information is available on the University’s Vacancy pages and applicants may request a copy of the DBS Code of Practice.Job Description

Expected salary

£33966 – 44263 per year

Location

Coventry

Job date

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:22:29 GMT

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