Software Engineer- Contract Role- Galway

Excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a thriving company in Galway on a contract basis.

The successful candidate will develop robust, flexible, reusable, efficient and scalable manufacturing applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Database design, development, monitoring and SQL script authoring.
• Work closely with customers in defining system requirements and propose creative and cost effective solutions for new and upgraded equipment.
• Write detailed functional design requirements.
• Contribute to all phases of software development including design, implementation, unit test, integration, release, and validation support.
• Generates quotations, concepts and business cases for new and upgrade equipment.
• Commission, test, troubleshoot and support existing and new manufacturing equipment.
• Proactively drive innovation and integration of new technologies into development strategies for the software team.
• Ensure equipment solutions are delivered within planned schedules and within budget.

Key Requirements:

• BSc/MSc degree or equivalent in Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years in software development with experience and a thorough knowledge in the following: VB.Net, C#, VB 6.
• Understanding of data modelling and storage with relational databases (preferably SQL).
• Understanding of software integration with manufacturing equipment with protocols such as OPC, UPC-UA, TCP/IP, HTTP.
• Machine or device control design experience.
• Excellent communication skills combined with an imaginative and creative approach to problem solving.