Software Engineer

Software Engineer (Job Ref : 25 / SOFT) Randox are a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security and are looking for Software Engineers to join our Research and Development team in Dungloe, County Donegal. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to work on developing innovative and pioneering products at the cutting edge of medical device research & development. To get a glimpse of the type of products you could be working on, please visit our website. Central to the Randox ethos is our drive to improve healthcare worldwide, and every one of our staff plays a vital role in this aim. Location : Randox Teoranta, Meenmore, Dungloe, County Donegal, F94 TV06. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week, with flexibility to work 4 x 10-hour days, 5 x 8-hour days and 4 x 9-hour days with 4 hours on a Friday. What does the Software Engineer role involve? The key function of this role is the design and development of new diagnostic platforms and the continuous improvement of existing platforms, including systems to support Randox's internal departments. This is an extremely varied role that will require you to develop a varied skillset, including : - Develop design concepts based on user requirements - Contribute to the development of functional requirements specifications based on user requirements and approved concept designs - Develop software and control solutions for medical device platforms - Working within a multidisciplinary team, clearly communicating requirements to other team members to ensure all development and testing is co-ordinated appropriately - Work alongside other engineering disciplines, scientists and Software Test Engineers to ensure designs are rigorously tested, verified and validated - Identify appropriately specified COTS products / software for use within a system - Liaise with external design / manufacturing companies on technical specifications and project progress when appropriate - Liaise with the purchasing department on the identification and evaluation of suitable suppliers - Generate and maintain technical documentation, specifically, but not limited to, code review documentation, work instructions, FMEA, BOM, etc - Conduct, review and revise FMEA - Contribute to risk / hazard analysis for products under development and released - Report on the status of projects / designs, both orally and in written format, to direct and senior management - For both products under development and released products, contribute to design change when necessary, ensuring that design change is managed in a controlled way - Ensure all systems are designed to a high quality, ensuring compliance with appropriate internal procedures and European and International standards Who can apply? Essential criteria : - A minimum of 3 years professional software development with at least 1 year in C# - A Degree / Higher qualification in a STEM-related discipline - Experience of requirements gathering - Experience of designing and architecting software applications - Experience with UI design patterns such as MVVM, MVC, MVP - Experience of agile practices and CI / CD platforms - Experience with relational databases - Experience of unit testing - Experience in all stages of an SDLC - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Driving Licence with access to a car, as the site is quite remote Desirable : Experience in / with : - Experience mentoring other developers or assisting with software project delivery - Any one of WPF, WinUI, Blazor, MAUI, Xamarin or Avalonia - A second programming language. (Python, Java, C++) - Communicating with and controlling embedded devices using wired and wireless communication protocols - Using an ORM - NET Core, ASP.NET Core Web API - Coding mathematical algorithms - Cloud infrastructure and MS Azure or AWS - Working within a regulated environment How do I apply? Click Apply on the site you are seeing this advert on, and they will submit your CV to Randox for review. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days, although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles. About Randox : An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre of the UKs National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020, Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UKs National Testing Programme and private clients alike. Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially. Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide, and every one of our talented staff plays a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high-calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Join the Randox team and play your part in improving the health of millions. Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.