Graduate Software Engineer

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JFD Global are the world leading underwater capability provider, servicing the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine, and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions, and services. Operating worldwide, we are the world’s leading provider of rescue capability and an established provider of submarines. JFD is proud to be part of James Fisher and Sons plc, a globally recognised marine services provider renowned for their commitment to excellence across their 170 years of heritage. 

Our One James Fisher Graduate program, is a meticulously designed 2-year journey aimed at nurturing personal growth, honing professional skills, and cultivating collaborative leadership qualities. From the onset, you'll find unwavering support from your dedicated mentor, our esteemed Early Careers Network, and the experienced Early Careers development team. 

As you embark on your technical development journey at JFD Global, James Fisher and Sons will complement your progress by investing in your personal and professional skill sets. Through transformative development modules and engaging group business projects, we're committed to equipping you with the tools and experiences necessary for success in your career journey. 

The Role

As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will provide engineering design solutions and life engineering support to JFD product range. Working alongside our Senior Engineers and Team lead, you will support and drive new product designs to meet client requirements and support existing client’s requests to upgrade or change equipment in the field. 

As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the following: 

• Supporting software engineering input to the existing product range as well as new systems and products
•  Support software management of change for new and existing legacy codebase.
• Creation of engineering documentation such as specifications, proposals, test plans, reports and manuals.
•  Adherence to engineering and company standards and processes
•  Site visits to other JFD offices and client assets as and when required.
• Compliance to internal and external standards and regulations.

What we are looking for

We are seeking individuals who are not only technically proficient but also possess exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for collaboration and innovation. Here’s what we’re looking for:  

•  2:2 or above in a Computer Science/ Software Degree / Electrical or Electronic Degree or equivalent.
•  Knowledge and practice of the software development life cycle.
• Experience in embedded software (MPLAB, ST32) development, test and debugging and high-level development languages – preferably one or more of C# and C++, and C. 
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work as part of a team and excellent organisational skills with attention to detail. 
• Any previous knowledge of software management systems, user interface design and source code version control systems (git) would be advantageous.

Application Guidance

At James Fisher, we know a diverse and inclusive workforce drives our innovative and pioneering spirit and we aim to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce and inclusive culture.  

James Fisher & Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and as a Disability Confident employer we are committed to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.  

JFD is proud to be part of James Fisher and Sons plc, who has partnered with the Career Transition Partnership, the official provider of Armed Forces resettlement, for over 20 years.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  

Please contact our Early Careers team at earlycareers@james-fisher.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process