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		<title>Senior Software Test Developer</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to £40k : Linux, Python, C/C++, QA. Through its innovative technology, our client is a leading authority on high performance digital media delivery.  

With continued growth they are currently seeking an experienced software test developer to manage, maintain and develop their Python based automated test framework.

They are expressly looking for candidates:

·	With an excellent understanding of the part that testing and QA and in general plays in complex software development projects.
·	Who can be proactive in ensuring their released products are of suitable quality.
·	Who can specify and take the lead in rolling out an automated test environment for their software products.  The environment will comprise of both Linux based server hardware and an appropriate software test framework.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in the following:

·	Linux, especially scripting to support and build automated tests
·	Python
·	C/C++
·	SQL
·	HTML/XML

Experience of virtualisation and its use as a deployment and test vehicle would also be beneficial.

Key skills: Python, Linux, C/C++, SQL, QA, Automated Tests.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
		<link>http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/jobs/senior-software-test-developer-017904.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:12:53 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Senior Systems Architect</title>
		<description>Cambridge, £Competitive : Linux, C++, SQL, Networking, FOSS. The role is a demanding role in a dynamic, international environment in a very high growth marketplace. The success of the company is dependent on the skill and commitment of its staff and this position is pivotal to that success. Compensation will be commensurate. 

The key technical challenge is the design, based on open standards,  of a highly-distributed latency-sensitive system that securely provides highly reliable and available access to a broad range of video and Internet applications.

Technical Skills

Experience in the development or design of most of the following: Linux software, high performance software, embedded software, server software, operating system software, multi-threaded software, C++ and Python software, SNMP MIBs, benchmarking and test automation.

An understanding of the following technologies: SQL, Web 2.0 applications, routing (including anycast and BGP), DNS, load balancing, IPTV, DSL and/or UMTS/LTE access network design.

Solid understanding of Ethernet, IP, TCP and HTTP networking and experience in protocol design. REST API design is of particular interest.

Experience

Prior experience in an Architect role is essential.

Track record in some or all of the following: design of carrier-grade systems, participating in the sales process to Service Providers, working in an architecture role for a Service Provider, involvement in standards bodies.

Understanding of the issues around the use of FOSS

Experience of managing Intellectual Property issues including invention harvesting, patent prosecution would be useful.

The successful candidate will have an excellent track record of high achievement including strong Computer Science qualifications.

Other Skills

The right candidate will have proven analytical and numerical skills including some of the following: cost and ROI modelling, log file analysis, system debugging and building simulations.

The following characteristics are important for this role: self-motivation, ability to work under pressure, a finisher as well as a starter, approachable, methodical, knowing when to persevere and when to back down.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:11:41 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Bright Software Tester</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to £30k : Test Scripts, VB.NET, C#, Top Company. Our client is an established, growing company providing software solutions to one of the biggest global industry sectors. And it's a great place to work!

Their tools feature an intuitive and rich user interface designed to make the system accessible to a new users as well as providing powerful facilities to experts. Advanced data visualisation techniques allow users to benefit from rapid access to up-to-date information and make best use of their own expertise to make accurate business decisions.

Software testers are involved in every aspect of our client's software development process from the design stage onwards.

Essential experience is: 
- 1yr + recent web testing or web development experience, either commercial or as a placement
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel
- Experience of creating and executing test scripts
- Exposure to various testing techniques (regression, stress, performance, ETE)

These would be a plus:
- Exposure to VB.NET, C# or other programming languages
- Science-based degree
- Automated testing experience
- Exposure to commercial web application testing

Above all, our client is looking for people who are bright, enthusiastic and self-motivated, who will enjoy the role and integrate well with the existing team. Good communication skills are critical, as is a flexible approach to testing and a sound eye for presentation.

They offer a relaxed yet professional and supportive work environment, and good benefits, helping to make this an excellent opportunity to join an industry leader and be part of their success.

Candidates from fresh gradate upwards will be considered.

Key words: software testing, software QA, Windows, test scripts, stress testing, automated testing, graduate, Cambridge

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
		<link>http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/jobs/bright-software-tester-017773.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:32:17 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Software/Systems Test Leader</title>
		<description>Cambridgeshire, up to £45k + benefits : C++, .NET, comms, networking, strategic test planning. With this high-tech company who are world leaders in their field.

Due to expansion, our client is seeking an engineer to develop cost-effective and innovative test solutions for their high-tech products.

Primarily software biased, the role will include definition and development of cross-discipline test solutions for both electronics and software, aimed at reducing cycle time, increasing test coverage and ultimately delivering better products.

You will participate in requirements analysis, concept proposals and top-level design, and propose appropriate test strategies to support the system/software delivery. The role will also involve hands-on work within the small software test team, developing test capability in accordance with the agreed strategy, and undertaking software verification and validation.

For this key role, you will have a systems outlook, be proactive and capable of taking a strategic view. You'll have a degree in a relevant subject, and a background in software engineering, electronics engineering or production, with significant hands-on software/electronics development experience.

Essential technical skills are C++ or .NET programming, communications protocols &amp; networking, and test systems development (GUI, data logging, scripting etc). LabView/Test Stand would be particularly beneficial.
	
You'll receive an excellent benefits package and have the chance to develop your career in a high-tech environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a top Engineer!

Keywords: software test, software QA, quality engineering, systems, electronics, C++, .NET, communications protocols, networking, test systems, GUI, data logging, scripting, precision mechanisms, high-tech, Cambridge, to 45k

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:22:15 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Technician / Hardware Engineer</title>
		<description>Sheffield, to £30k : PCB layout, some digital, analogue, Sheffield. Summary: Technician / Hardware Engineer needed for growing audio processing company, Sheffield, to £30k.

Technician / Hardware Engineer required by this innovative Audio Processing company.  The Technician / Hardware Engineer will collect information generated by Audio, Hardware and Embedded Software Engineers to create reference designs to demonstrate and release to customers, and organise and assemble low volumes of demonstration and reference design audio products.  You will be involved with:

·	Drafting of documentation,
·	Basic digital and analogue hardware design,
·	Organising low volume electronic product assembly,
·	Use of PCB layout, Schematic Capture, mechanical drawing and Microsoft Office software packages,
·	Testing of and fixing debugging audio systems,
·	Creation and maintenance of Bills of Materials and hardware/software documentation, and
·	Liaising with external customers for the manufacture of PCBs and assembly of reference designs.

With a degree level education in a relevant technical / scientific subject you must have commercial experiencing basic Electronics Hardware design and Test, basic Embedded Software development and Test, and organisation of pre-production product assembly.

The Technician / Hardware Engineer will have excellent personal communication and team fit skills with general digital and analogue design skills.

Keywords: Technician, Hardware, Digital, Analogue, PCB, Embedded, Sheffield.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
		<link>http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/jobs/technician-hardware-engineer-018167.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Software Project Manager</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to £45k : Project and Line Management, Web technologies. Summary: An excellent opportunity for a talented project manager to join an exciting and expanding company in Cambridge's high-tech sector.

With this exceptional software company (who have a shelf-full of awards to prove it!).

Our client is seeking a top-notch Software Project Manager to help them create outstanding user experiences on our customer-facing websites. You will have responsibility for a small cross-functional team comprising developers, testers and a user experience specialist.

They are determined to become one of the best software development organisations in the world. Our client uses the scrum approach for projects and are committed to continuously improving how they run projects and build software. They are looking for someone who buys into this approach.
 
Your technical skills and experience should include: 
- Significant experience as a project manager using scrum or other processes
-  deep knowledge of software development principles (build and integration, software design, testing, usability, documentation etc) 
- A history of introducing new ideas, approaches and technologies to your team
- Significant technical experience as a software developer or test engineer
- Line management experience and a talent for nurturing and developing the people in your team

These are pluses:
- web development
- ASP.NET (including MVC), Javascript/AJAX and T-SQL
- Scrummaster or scrum practitioner certification
- Experience working with user experience specialists
- Experience with JIRA (or similar bug-tracking tool), Subversion and virtualisation technologies 

The company is full of bright people and you should fit in with this, so a good degree in Computer Science or similar is needed. You will need to be a good communicator too, of course.

Excellent benefits and a truly top-rate workplace are offered in return.

Keywords: Project Manager, project management, team leading, line management, scrum, web development, ASP.NET, Javascript, AJAX, T-SQL, JIRA, Subversion, top company, Cambridge.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
		<link>http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/jobs/software-project-manager-018074.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:20:59 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Software Programme Manager</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to £65k : Agile development, Wireless. This leading R&amp;D company is currently looking for a Software Programme Manager. The R&amp;D Software Programme Manager plays a key role in the development of key software deliverables (including but not restricted to embedded firmware in chip level products development tools and test software) actively managing the development process from requirements capture planning and resource estimation through to design implementation industrialisation and eventual volume production. 

Key Responsibilities: 

- Capture software development requirements from customers. Produce and maintain a detailed Software Development plan; 
- Negotiate for and manage programme resources; 
- Coordinate technical activities across multiple software development and test functions as well as will other R&amp;D functions and SBU development groups; 
- Resolve issues or conflicts locally or escalate as necessary to ensure progress to plan; 
- Communicate development status to programme sponsors at Program Review Boards; 
- Risk Management and action tracking.

Person Specification: 

Required: 
- Degree (or equivalent qualification/ experience) in maths/science/software/electronics 
- Strong project leadership skills ability to motivate 
- Knowledge of Agile software development and management processes and practices 
- Proven project management skills with a focus on timely delivery and a track record of successful management of complex technical projects 
- Decision-making skills with a focus on problem identification solution recommendation and implementation 
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to effectively present information to a range of audiences 
- Sound understanding of the key technical elements to software development 

Desired: 
- Certified Scrum Master 
- Awareness of wireless technologies (for example Bluetooth WiFi GPS UWB) 
- High degree of IT literacy 
- Experience as a SW developer in a team environment.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to.  And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
		<link>http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/jobs/software-programme-manager-018069.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:29:34 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Senior Electronic Engineer</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to £45k : Analogue/Digital/High Volume. Your chance to work for this leading company contributing technically and using your existing expertise in transfer-to-manufacture and new product introduction.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with the ambition and ability to achieve excellent results in a highly demanding industry and to find novel and radical solutions to new and existing problems under tough commercial and time restraints.

There are opportunities for both aspects of the role to develop rapidly into management of projects including having full responsibility for delivery to clients.

To meet the demanding requirements of this role you will have:

·	An excellent first degree in electronic engineering or a related discipline
·	A genuine passion for electronics, and engineering in general
·	Relevant post graduate industrial experience
·	Strong technical skills, with key strengths in digital and analogue electronics design
·	Experience in DfM, design for test, and reliability engineering
·	Proven track record in managing new product introduction in Eastern Europe and Asia, particularly in the consumer electronics sector
·	Previous experience in manufacturer partner selection

In addition, any experience of the following will also be beneficial:

·	Power electronics design
·	Control engineering
·	Micro controller systems design and embedded control systems
·	Embedded software design &amp; implementation
·	A post-graduate qualification with a high level of practical experience would also be advantageous

This is a fantastic opportunity with real responsibility with good career prospects based on merit.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
		<link>http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/jobs/senior-electronic-engineer-017755.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:08:13 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Creative Embedded Software Engineer</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to c£50k + excellent benefits : Excellent Quals, C, C++, Development, Test, Release. Summary:  This is a brilliant "niche" role for a very bright, creative Embedded Software Engineer - who has a real attention to detail &amp; a pride in their work, along with solid experience of test and release cycles

As a committed and highly motivated individual, you will make an outstanding contribution to a small and closely-knit technical team, based in Cambridge, that is developing an exciting and world-leading technology.

The varied role involves detailed design, coding and testing of software modules, from low-level hardware control to high-level demonstration applications.  It also includes being fully involved in the software release process, and being responsible for some testing.  Self-motivated, you will be able to find, investigate and resolve issues independently. 

Along with a very impressive academic record (1st / 2.1 from a good University / excellent ‘A’ levels) you should offer extensive experience in embedded software, C and C++, and a desire to work on platform software.  

The company offers a fantastic working environment and a comprehensive salary and benefits package. This is a superb opportunity for career advancement for the right candidate.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
		<link>http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/jobs/creative-embedded-software-engineer-018106.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:13:15 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Symbian / S60 Software Test QA Guru</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to £60k : C / C++ / Embedded, Symbian internals, Good Quals. Summary:  This is a superb role for a bright, Senior Software Test / QA Engineer who can offer extensive experience in C / C++ for embedded systems along with a solid, proven understanding of the Symbian Operating System or S60 internals.

You will join an extremely strong technical team, based in Cambridge, working on the integration of an in-house multimedia software suite (including video and audio codecs, streaming protocols, image processing algorithms, and a wide range of other multimedia applications) with Symbian and S60.  

In addition to setting up and maintaining both automated and manual testing for mobile device software (at both the API and application level) you will undertake debugging / analysis / rectification responsibilities across all levels of the system.
You will also have direct input into the system software design, development and integration process, with some project-level management responsibilities.

The company offers a fantastic working environment and a comprehensive salary and benefits package.

Along with a very impressive academic record (1st / 2.1 from a good University / excellent ‘A’ levels) you should offer extensive experience in embedded software, C and C++.  Importantly, you should also have proven experience of working with the internals of the Symbian Operating System.  Previous experience of video / audio processing under Symbian is not required, but would be an advantage

This is a superb opportunity for career advancement for the right candidate.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
		<link>http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/jobs/symbian-s60-software-test-qa-guru-018108.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:04:44 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Senior Software / System Test Team Leader</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to £45k + extensive benefits : Excellent Qualifications, TCP/IP, Networking, Ethernet. ECM is a well-respected, established technical recruitment company specialising in those difficult to find positions in the high-tech sector.  We guarantee that your details will be treated as confidential and will not be submitted to any company without your full knowledge and approval.   Further information on how we operate is available on http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/for-candidates/candidate-brochure.html

Can you offer a first class or 2:1 degree from well ranked university along with extensive Software Test experience with a silicon or networking company? Do you have a thorough understanding of operating system concepts, system software, silicon/software co-design, Ethernet and TCP/IP?

This leading software company are unusual in the close collaboration between their software test and software development teams, and the genuinely supportive and encouraging atmosphere that they have. They understand that testing is a critical and central part of the development cycle - their remit is to push their software to the limits, across the breadth of different types of networking and server applications.
 
With continued growth, they now have a role for a Senior Software Test Engineer with possible team lead responsibilities over a 3-4 person test team. The Senior Software Test Engineer will be responsible for the definition of detailed test plans, day to day line management of the team to complete the agreed test cases to schedule, maintaining test metrics and generating reports on test progress. 

A detailed knowledge of code coverage analysis, test tracking tools such as Aptest, IXIA hardware and software test tools, Python and PCIe would be an advantage.

In addition to a competitive salary the role offers extensive benefits such as share options, private health / dentistry, critical illness cover and employer pension contribution. This is a superb opportunity to join a very successful, leading-edge company.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
		<link>http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/jobs/senior-software-system-test-team-leader-018149.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:43:23 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Software Development - with more variety</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to £36k + good benefits : Good Quals, Software/Scripting, Quality. This is a great opportunity for a bright, ambitious Software Engineer to join a leading Software House, in a dynamic and expanding team with a pleasant informal  "jeans &amp; t-shirts" working environment. 

Are you good with detail - understanding and investigating software functionality? In this Development &amp; QA role, which offers a much wider variety of work than perhaps a pure hands-on software development position could, you will help to ensure the overall Software Quality and reliability of this client's world-leading products.

However, this is not a classic Software Test / QA position - as all test systems are automated, and these award-winning tools are developed in-house - so experience of commercial testing applications is not necessary.  Rather, they seek a blend of software development experience but with a bias towards software quality. 

Your responsibilities will include a broad range of tasks - such as:

- Analysis of automated testing results.
- Ongoing improvement, development and expansion of additional automated testing tools.
- Offering help and debugging advice to internal product programmers.
- Maintenance of existing testing tools and systems.
- Occasional liaison with other internal/external software teams.

In addition to a very good graduate or post-graduate qualification in a numerate discipline, ideally Computer Science, you should have proven hands-on coding ability ( such as, C++ / C#, Visual Basic, Perl or similar ) and a good understanding of the software development lifecycle - with particular emphasis on quality and testing methodologies.

Any additional experience with database systems, languages and tools would be a distinct advantage, as would experience with web-based technologies ( HTML / XML / Jscript ).  Any understanding of networked / distributed systems would be an advantage but not essential.

As a strong team player, you should be able to show maturity, working with minimal supervision and proactively identifying tasks.  The position also requires occasionally being available late to work with colleagues or customers in the Asia-Pacific region and the USA.  It also requires occasional travel.
 
This is a great role with lots of variety.  In addition to a competitive salary, the role offers a broad range of benefits including pension scheme, healthcare cover etc.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
		<link>http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/jobs/software-development-with-more-variety-018015.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:10:15 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Top Python Software Development Opportunity</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to £45k plus extensive benefits package : Python, Automated Systems, Twisted, C / C++, Top Quals. ECM is a well-respected, established technical recruitment company specialising in those difficult to find positions in the high-tech sector.  We guarantee that your details will be treated as confidential and will not be submitted to any company without your full knowledge and approval.   Further information on how we operate is available on http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/for-candidates/candidate-brochure.html

Can you offer solid Python coding skills backed by a very impressive academic record? This is a challenging Software Development role with possible team leading opportunities. 

As a leading software company, our client invests heavily in Automated Test Harnesses - used extensively by both their core development and system test groups. 
With continued growth, they now have a vacancy with the team responsible for developing the test harnesses - predominately using Python but with some work in C / C++ and other scripting languages.

This is a very challenging position for a top-class Software Developer.  In addition to extensive software development experience working with Python or other interpreted languages, you should have a very impressive First class or 2:1 degree from well ranked university.  A knowledge of Twisted, .Net / C#, TCP/IP, SSH, HTML, Linux, and Windows including automated system administration is also strongly desired. 

In addition to a competitive salary the role offers extensive benefits such as share options, private health / dentistry, critical illness cover and employer pension contribution. This is a superb opportunity to join a very successful, leading-edge company.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
		<link>http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/jobs/top-python-software-development-opportunity-018148.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:56:26 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Ambitious Software Test Engineer</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to c£40k + excellent benefits : Manual / Automated Testing, Software QA. Summary: Software Tester to join a small team in Cambridge.  Requires good academic record and experience of both manual and automated testing.  Software Test / QA Engineer with solid analytical skills. Excellent career opportunity.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Software Tester to join an exciting young Cambridge-based company, offering a range of innovative consumer products.

Reporting directly to the Test Team Leader, you will assist in the implementation of the company's test strategy - including both manual and automated testing - across a range of products and systems.

In addition to a good academic record, you should have solid Software / QA experience, including the use of test automation.  Your experience should ideally include the production of test plans; writing manual test cases / automated test scripts; executing tests and reporting on the results.

 In addition to your technical skills, you should offer solid analytical and problem-solving abilities along with excellent communication skills.  Exposure to Agile software development methods would be an advantage.

In return for your efforts you can expect a fantastic working environment, an attractive salary and benefits package, plus excellent prospects for career development.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
		<link>http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/jobs/ambitious-software-test-engineer-017682.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:51:54 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Bright Linux Systems Administrator</title>
		<description>Cambridge, £top package : Top Global Company, Wide-ranging responsibilities. This is a great opportunity for a bright, ambitious Linux Systems Administrator to join a well respected global software company - involved in the design of complex, innovative applications used by millions worldwide.  You will assume increasing responsibility as a solid technical contributor within a talented group of bright, dynamic engineers working on leading-edge applications.

Degree qualified, you should have solid Linux Administration experience, and wide ranging skills, such as:

- NIS, DNS, DHCP, Apache, CUPS, SSH and Exim
- Ability to write shell scripts
- Knowledge of Ethernet local area networking including VLANs
- Knowledge of IP routing
- Use and administration of remote access tools such as IPKVMs, serial console servers and power control devices
- NetApp filers (iSCSI and NFS)
- Backup tools such as NetBackup
- Experience of running a engineering / test lab

Any exposure to server virtualisation, Windows system administration, Network analysis tools and Cisco / Dell switches would be an advantage.

You will take wide-ranging responsibility for the local engineering IT systems including file, application, build, mail and backup servers - working with corporate IT to manage the local area network. You will also keep critical local engineering IT systems available to an agreed schedule, which may involve weekend or out of hours work.

You will plan and own budgets for upgrading, extending and replacing local engineering IT systems and assist corporate IT in the resolution of local infrastructure issues.  You will also coordinate the use of shared resources including lab space and power and support users of lab equipment and infrastructure.

This is a superb opportunity for a bright candidate keen to progress their career.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:25:45 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>QA Engineer</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to £35k : Development/Implementation, GUI, Backend Software. Summary: QA Engineer, Test Cases/Scripts development and implementation, Unix &amp; Windows, Cambridge, to £35k.

This growing data and text search company is looking for a high calibre QA Engineer. You will be responsible for the development, maintenance and implementation of test cases and scripts for both the GUI and back-end of real-time semantic search software. Working closely with the development team, you will review feature requirements, produce test plans and carry out testing and analysis of the results on Unix and Windows platforms. You will also be testing software specifically for use in life science applications and some experience of, or interest in, the Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industry would be welcome.

You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work with other staff to get across ideas and issues and to respond to requirements. You must also enjoy working in a fast-moving start-up environment, which requires multi-tasking, flexibility and the ability to work in a small, highly motivated team. 

You will have the following:

·	At least 2 years experience of software validation, QA or compliance
·	Good interpersonal and communication skills
·	Attention to detail
·	Commercial experience of the software development cycle
·	Experience of command-line tools and scripting
·	A good degree in a relevant discipline 

Additionally, the following attributes would be advantageous: 

·	Experience of software validation, QA or compliance
·	Background in or experience of the Life Science sector 
·	Commercial programming experience
·	Familiarity with cross-platform issues

Keywords: QA, Software Validation &amp; Test, Cambridge.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:09:45 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Quality Assurance Engineer</title>
		<description>Central London, to £35k : Manual Software Testing, 3D Plug-ins, Film Special Effects. Summary: an exceptional opportunity for a QA Engineer to join an award-winning team working at the centre of the film special effects industry.

Our client has developed a unique reputation in the special effects market with their image processing technology. Their products have been used on many high profile films.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join their software QA department to help test their award-winning products and ensure that top quality software is delivered to their own clients.

The role of QA Engineer is to manually test the deliverables from their "plug-ins" development team. The plug-ins team works on a variety of products across a variety of post-product hosts. Knowledge of post-production tools such as After Effects, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Shake, Nuke etc is extremely useful. 

The day to day activity for a QA Engineer consists of checks to ensure current functionality has not regressed, whilst casting a more discerning eye over new features and new products on behalf of the engineers and the users alike. QA Engineers are expected to understand how users use the plug-in team's products and how our client's products compare to those of their competitors.

You'll need a good technical background (degree in Maths/Physics/Computer Science or similar numerate subject) and excellent organisational skills. Most importantly, a genuine interest in digital imagery (still or moving) is ESSENTIAL. It's not just another test role, so please don't apply for this job unless you have a real interest in the technology, as my client is looking for a candidate who gets fired up about what they do!

As well as the excitement of the technology, our client offers a relaxed but high-powered working environment located in the heart of the West End.

Key words: films, movies, plug-ins, 3D graphics, digital imagery, image processing, software QA, quality assurance, software testing, central London.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:13:06 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Embedded Software Engineer</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to £35k + excellent benefits : C++, RTOS, Hardware Interfacing, Top Co.. With this high-tech company who are world leaders in their field.

Due to expansion, our client is urgently seeking a talented Software Engineer to develop cost-effective and innovative embedded software solutions.

You will have a degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or similar, and experience of hands-on development of real-time embedded software products.

Essential technical skills are C++ programming, and Real Time Operating System knowledge (ideally with WinCE).

It will help if you have some of the following:
- Software Engineering Principles – Life Cycles, Methodologies (Object Orientated preferred)
- Electronic hardware to software interfacing and microprocessor architectures from a software perspective
- Embedded Software testing methods
- Design and creation of software test harnesses and automated testing strategies
- Software Configuration Management
- ClearCase skills
 
In terms of personal qualities, you'll need to take a proactive approach and be able to work well as part of a team.

A superb benefits package and the chance to work on world-leading products awaits the right candidate. This is an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional engineer!

Keywords: software engineer, software engineering, C++, RTOS, real-time, real time operating systems, WinCE, ThreadX, embedded, interfacing, electronics, Cambridge, to £35k.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:24:48 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Passionate about graphics?</title>
		<description>Central London, to £24k Negotiable : Graduate role: Film special effects, Image processing. Summary: an exceptional opportunity for a bright recent graduate to join an award-winning team working at the centre of the film special effects industry.

Our client has developed a unique reputation in the special effects market with their image processing technology. Their products have been used on many high profile films.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a recent graduate to join their software QA department to help test their award-winning products and ensure that top quality software is delivered to their own clients.

You'll need a good technical background (degree in Maths/Physics/Computer Science or similar numerate subject) and with excellent organisational skills. Most importantly, a genuine passion for computer graphics and image processing is ESSENTIAL. It's not just another test role, so please don't apply for this job unless you have a real interest in the technology, as my client is looking for a candidate who gets fired up about what they do!

You'll be required to write and execute test scripts, perform real world testing and communicate with clients regarding external beta programmes and support.

In return, our client offers a relaxed but high-powered working environment located in the heart of the West End.

Key words: films, movies, plug-ins, 3D graphics, image processing, software QA, quality assurance, software testing, central London.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.

Please note: we have recently been advised that no more applications for this position are being accepted at this time. But do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we are constantly being notified of new opportunities. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:08:11 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Software Project Manager</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to £55k : Product development, Windows, Team Leading. This global software company is looking for a world-class Product Development Manager to help deliver complete solutions.

You will be responsible for planning, leading, organizing, controlling and staffing the resources within an engineering group as well as strong interaction with cross-functional distributed teams (internal and external). You will be expected to identify technical opportunities and recommend programs to management in such areas as product development, efficiency improvement, quality improvement, cost reduction, and reliability and performance improvements. You will have a good understanding of customer requirements (deployment or support escalation) and use cases in the field.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

·	Experience in software development, maintenance and project management of complex software systems.
·	Proficiency with data structures, algorithms, software architecture, and APIs.
·	Sound planning and budget management skills. 
·	Proven track record of achieving strong results consistent with overall business direction.
·	Ability to influence and instill confidence in partners and senior management based upon requisite knowledge and excellent technical and business judgment that leads to good decisions.
·	Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries.
·	Strong analytical, creative, and communication skills.
·	Ability to drive positive team development.
·	Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools. 
·	Success managing virtual teams. 

Requirements (Education, Certification, Training, Experience):

·	A top degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field.  
·	8+ years experience of directly related work experience in software development and process.
·	Minimum 2+ years experience managing people.
·	Experience in project management in a high demanding environment.
·	At least 3+ years of experience in application software release cycle.
·	Experience scheduling the development of technically complex code.
·	Recent hands-on experience of Windows internals is preferred.
·	Experience of leading Development and Test teams preferred.
·	Recent people management, staff development, coaching and mentoring would be an advantage.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:51:35 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Application QA Engineer</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to £35k : Life Sciences, Unix &amp; Windows, Growing Company. Summary: Life sciences company seeks QA Engineer with relevant life sciences degree and software development lifecycle experience, Cambridge, to £35k.

This growing company is a leading provider of data mining solutions with a current emphasis on the life sciences domain. Thanks to a great core team, and innovative use of technology, their software is acknowledged as a leading solution in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry and has been adopted by most of the top pharmaceutical companies. They are now looking for a QA Engineer to take an active role in their fast-growing business. 

You will be responsible for the development, maintenance and implementation of test cases for both the GUI and back-end of real-time semantic search software with an emphasis on validation in the Life Science domain. Working closely with the development and application specialist teams, you will review feature requirements, produce test plans and carry out testing and analysis of the results on Unix and Windows platforms. 

You must have:

·	A degree or postgraduate qualification in a life science discipline, or equivalent commercial experience (this is essential)
·	Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, preferably in a commercial setting
·	Good interpersonal and communication skills
·	Attention to detail
·	Experience of command-line tools and scripting
·	Some knowledge of life science informatics, text mining or enterprise search
·	Experience of software validation, QA or compliance would be advantageous

Keywords: Life Sciences, QA, full software lifecycle, Cambridge.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
		<link>http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/jobs/application-qa-engineer-018119.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:01:28 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Technician / Tester</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to £20k : PCB build, component level fault finding, Growing Co.. Summary: Technician / Tester for growing high precision engineering company, Cambridge, to £20k.

This growing company designs and supplies software and hardware for precision systems.  This junior role is to join their fast moving, highly motivated team.

The role involves bread-boarding new designs; building test rigs; testing product and
documenting results; managing the product life cycle and organising the lab/development area.

The following are essential:
·	Highly practical in terms of PCB build/repair with fine-lead, surface mount components. 
·	Able to demonstrate excellent soldering/de-soldering skills,
·	Extremely well organised to help manage the production process,
·	Ability to understand complex digital (and preferably analogue) designs, and
·	Component level fault finding.

The following are highly desirable:
·	Experience with mechanical design/construction and/or
·	Orcad, MS Office and MS products.

Keywords: Technician, Test, Surface Mount, Electronics, PCB, Analogue, Digital, Cambridge.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.

Please note: we have recently been advised that no more applications for this position are being accepted at this time. But do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we are constantly being notified of new opportunities. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
		<link>http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/jobs/technician-tester-018041.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:27:24 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Hardware Engineer</title>
		<description>Sheffield, to £32k : Audio, Analogue, Digital, DSP. This start-up already has a world-class team in place and is now looking for a Hardware Engineer to join them and help develop their exciting technology.

With a good degree (2.1 min) in Electronics, Physics or similar, you will have at least 2 years experience in electronics design, specifically DSP audio systems, where you will have gained skills in 

-	Digital Hardware Design
-	Analogue Hardware Design
-	Use of Schematic Capture software
-	Good general purpose computing skills
-	Ability to debug electronics systems
-	Use of oscilloscope and other test equipment
-	Programming in C

You will be adaptable, willing to turn your hand to different tasks as required by a small growing start up company.

A fantastic opportunity to be in at the start of this exciting venture.

Key skills: Analogue, Digital, DSP audio processing.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
		<link>http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/jobs/hardware-engineer-018064.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:07:37 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Aerosol Scientist</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to £50k : Drug delivery, Medical devices, Top Co.. Summary: Aerosol Scientist, top company working in drug delivery and medical device technologies, Cambridge, to £50k.

Our client is seeking a bright, ambitious aerosol scientist to create, analyse and develop new medical technologies.  The successful candidate will be expected to make a solid contribution to a group with core business in drug delivery devices, manufacturing systems and surgical technology.  You will take a leading role in the medical applications of aerosol science, working with engineers and other aerosol scientists in the design and development of novel technologies, products and analysis techniques.

You must have a 1st or 2.1 degree in physical sciences or a related engineering discipline with subsequent experience in aerosol science, demonstrated ability to generate, analyse and interpret aerosol analysis and test data, ideally a proven track record of working in the medical field and more specifically in drug delivery/pharma, strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills with sound working knowledge of aerosol principles and characterisation, highly interactive interpersonal skills for effective communication with project team members, clients, and expertise with CFD; you will likely also be familiar with one or more of C, FORTRAN, Mathematica, MATLAB,  or similar.

Keywords: Aerosol, Cambridge, 2.1, 1st, drug delivery, medical device CFD.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
		<link>http://www.ecmselection.co.uk/jobs/aerosol-scientist-018098.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:42:32 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Senior Applications Engineer</title>
		<description>Cambridge, to £49k : Embedded, Wireless, RF. Do you have excellent hands on experience with embedded hardware and software debugging using PC software tools, power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMM and logic analysers?  If so, and you are looking for a client facing role, this could be the opportunity you are looking for.

Your role is to ensure that customers’ technical requirements are met.  This is achieved through working with customers to identify their technical specifications, advising them on implementation issues, testing scenarios that concern their projects and validating hardware deliverables.

In addition to the skills mentioned above you will have:

·	Knowledge of wireless technology standards, specifically Bluetooth, FM, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, GPS and Wireless USB
·	The ability to understand both detailed hardware components and top level/system issues.
·	The ability to “own” problems and take fixes to a conclusion.
·	Diagnostic and analytical skills with a limited amount of technical information.
·	Dynamic and outgoing personality with customer facing and commercial awareness.
·	Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
·	Excellent technical ability and proven experience in hardware system design; power supply decoupling/regulation, audio circuitry, digital interfaces (UART, SDIO, I2C, USB and SPI), schematic entry, PCB layout, analogue/digital board level debugging using schematics.
·	Excellent technical ability and proven experience in RF principles, simulation and design; power, frequency, intermodulation, spurious, switches, balun, PA, LNA, antennas, filtering and impedance matching.  Soldering and the ability to work using a microscope.
·	Excellent hands on experience with RF test, debugging and simulation; frequency spectrum (spurious and blocking), receive sensitivity, max input level and output power measurements using spectrum/network analysers, signal generators, wireless communication testers and MatLab.

This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your technical and commercial skills, keep abreast of new technologies and influencing new products and designs.

Key skills: Embedded hardware and software; wireless, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11; customer facing experience.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.</description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:21:38 GMT</pubDate>
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