Edinburgh - Software Engineer at Senior-Principal level - global technology company

The company are a globally-known technology company and you'll be joining a high calibre team and working on a platforms with millions of users. It's a very innovative technical environment.

Their Edinburgh base is in the city centre - a great location with good tram/train/bus links.

The team are tech agnostic - and this is reflected in their hiring process so there's no coding tests in a random language that's not your bag! - what they do look for is bright Engineers with good problem-solving skills. If you've got good experience in systems design, data structures and algorithms, this will stand you in good stead. If you can write smart code which is maintainable, this will also help! You'll need demonstrable experience in one or more programming language (Java, Scala, C#, Python…).

The salaries and benefits on offer are phenomenal. Salaries in the region of £60,000-90,000 (more at Principal Software Engineer level) and bonus, share options and flexible benefits including private healthcare.

You can expect all the perks of a modern software company including: stunning offices in the city centre, breakout rooms, free food & drink, pool tables, regular social events, top of the range kit and a very flexible approach to working hours and indeed, work life balance.

There's relocation on offer so please get in touch for a chat even if you're not based in Edinburgh/Scotland. I'm happy to fill you in on the career opportunities (and where to get the best coffee!).

If you'd like to find out more, please apply and/or get in touch with Rhona Kennedy at Cathcart Associates.

Edinburgh - Software Engineer at Senior-Principal level - global technology company

The company are a globally-known technology company and you'll be joining a high calibre team and working on a platforms with millions of users. It's a very innovative technical environment.

Their Edinburgh base is in the city centre - a great location with good tram/train/bus links.

The team are tech agnostic - and this is reflected in their hiring process so there's no coding tests in a random language that's not your bag! - what they do look for is bright Engineers with good problem-solving skills. If you've got good experience in systems design, data structures and algorithms, this will stand you in good stead. If you can write smart code which is maintainable, this will also help! You'll need demonstrable experience in one or more programming language (Java, Scala, C#, Python…).

The salaries and benefits on offer are phenomenal. Salaries in the region of £60,000-90,000 (more at Principal Software Engineer level) and bonus, share options and flexible benefits including private healthcare.

You can expect all the perks of a modern software company including: stunning offices in the city centre, breakout rooms, free food & drink, pool tables, regular social events, top of the range kit and a very flexible approach to working hours and indeed, work life balance.

There's relocation on offer so please get in touch for a chat even if you're not based in Edinburgh/Scotland. I'm happy to fill you in on the career opportunities (and where to get the best coffee!).

If you'd like to find out more, please apply and/or get in touch with Rhona Kennedy at Cathcart Associates.

A Web Developer is required for a world-leading creative agency based in a desirable Central London location, £55k + benefits.

Working together with some of the biggest brands across the globe you will be an expert within WordPress and possess strong PHP experiencewithin a CMS environment. You will bring an inquisitive mind set for how things are put together and bags of energy and enthusiasm for your craft to help deliver some exciting builds they have lined up for 2020.

Skills:

• HTML, CSS3/SASS, and Javascript (ES5/ES6) for the front end development of user interfaces.
• Expert knowledge of WordPress, working with custom themes crafted from scratch.
• Experience of working with other common open-source CMS and eCommerce

applications (notably Drupal, Umbraco, Shopify, Magento).

• OOP Javascript and an interest in understanding JS frameworks such as React or Angular to help deliver a stable and scalable product.
• W3C Validation Standards
• Strong PHP experience within the context of CMS development
• Strong knowledge of MySQL.
• Experience with Git for version control
• Confident working with various forms of APIs and able to define these

Desirable

• JS frameworks and an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses.
• Laravel PHP framework.
• Some experience of working with TDD, writing automated tests for your front end creations based on user stories (Gherkin, Cucumber, Mocha, etc).
• TypeScript or a willingness to explore its principles.
• Experience of working within a full stack JS application (NodeJS, NoSQL, etc).

If you have what it takes to take the next step up in your creative journey. Get in touch to discuss a more detailed job spec and info about the client. Don’t delay, this role needs to be filled urgently.

A Web Developer is required for a world-leading creative agency based in a desirable Central London location, £55k + benefits.

Working together with some of the biggest brands across the globe you will be an expert within WordPress and possess strong PHP experiencewithin a CMS environment. You will bring an inquisitive mind set for how things are put together and bags of energy and enthusiasm for your craft to help deliver some exciting builds they have lined up for 2020.

Skills:

• HTML, CSS3/SASS, and Javascript (ES5/ES6) for the front end development of user interfaces.
• Expert knowledge of WordPress, working with custom themes crafted from scratch.
• Experience of working with other common open-source CMS and eCommerce

applications (notably Drupal, Umbraco, Shopify, Magento).

• OOP Javascript and an interest in understanding JS frameworks such as React or Angular to help deliver a stable and scalable product.
• W3C Validation Standards
• Strong PHP experience within the context of CMS development
• Strong knowledge of MySQL.
• Experience with Git for version control
• Confident working with various forms of APIs and able to define these

Desirable

• JS frameworks and an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses.
• Laravel PHP framework.
• Some experience of working with TDD, writing automated tests for your front end creations based on user stories (Gherkin, Cucumber, Mocha, etc).
• TypeScript or a willingness to explore its principles.
• Experience of working within a full stack JS application (NodeJS, NoSQL, etc).

If you have what it takes to take the next step up in your creative journey. Get in touch to discuss a more detailed job spec and info about the client. Don’t delay, this role needs to be filled urgently.

Lead Software Test Engineer (tech startup, C++, C, Python)
£60,000 - £70,000 - 10% bonus + excellent package
Covent Garden, London

Are you looking to join an exciting and successful tech start up based in Silicon Beach, CA, and creating a brand new division in the UK? You will be creating company tests for their new embedded software and cutting edge interactive platform software!

This is an exciting time to join and grow with the company as they continue to expand into new markets! You will utilise your skills in C/C++, Python and work around a high tech innovative software development environment.

This company have taken the fitness world by storm with innovative and immersive software that has become a global hit. This is an excellent opportunity to play a major part in their next project creating the platform to grow this new division and also make huge steps in your career.

This would suit someone with experience writing test software from scratch, C/C++, Python, looking for real autonomy in a vibrant start up based out of San Jose in investing heavily in the UK. You will get excellent support from those in the California base.

The Role:
- Create tests for software platform and embedded software
- Tools include C/C++, Python, source code control, Bluetooth, automated build and test, CMake, Git
- Primary place of work London, very occasional travel to Silicon Beach!
- Part of a brand new division in a highly successful global startup

The Person:
- Experienced in Software test and automation
- Some experience of C/C++
- Python scripting, CMake, Git
- Source control ie: GitHub / Perforce
- Knowledge of issue tracking systems ie: JIRA, automated build and test ie: Jenkins
- Looking to be part of an exciting tech start up company!

Apply now to submit your CV!

Lead Software Test Engineer (tech startup, C++, C, Python)
£60,000 - £70,000 - 10% bonus + excellent package
Covent Garden, London

Are you looking to join an exciting and successful tech start up based in Silicon Beach, CA, and creating a brand new division in the UK? You will be creating company tests for their new embedded software and cutting edge interactive platform software!

This is an exciting time to join and grow with the company as they continue to expand into new markets! You will utilise your skills in C/C++, Python and work around a high tech innovative software development environment.

This company have taken the fitness world by storm with innovative and immersive software that has become a global hit. This is an excellent opportunity to play a major part in their next project creating the platform to grow this new division and also make huge steps in your career.

This would suit someone with experience writing test software from scratch, C/C++, Python, looking for real autonomy in a vibrant start up based out of San Jose in investing heavily in the UK. You will get excellent support from those in the California base.

The Role:
- Create tests for software platform and embedded software
- Tools include C/C++, Python, source code control, Bluetooth, automated build and test, CMake, Git
- Primary place of work London, very occasional travel to Silicon Beach!
- Part of a brand new division in a highly successful global startup

The Person:
- Experienced in Software test and automation
- Some experience of C/C++
- Python scripting, CMake, Git
- Source control ie: GitHub / Perforce
- Knowledge of issue tracking systems ie: JIRA, automated build and test ie: Jenkins
- Looking to be part of an exciting tech start up company!

Apply now to submit your CV!