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Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for capturing and refining requirements, developing SCADA and HMI software, integrating with advanced control systems, and supporting the full software lifecycle through verification, validation and release.\nLocation: Derby\nOn-site Requirement: Full-Time Onsite\n Seniority: Senior (5+ Years Experience)\nSecurity Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.\nKey Responsibilities:\nCapture, analyse and manage software and system requirements.\nDevelop and enhance SCADA and HMI applications using AVEVA Plant SCADA / Citect.\nIntegrate software solutions with advanced control and automation systems.\nSupport software verification, validation and testing activities.\nProduce technical documentation and maintain engineering records.\nInvestigate and resolve software-related issues throughout development.\nCollaborate with systems, controls and integration engineers to ensure successful project delivery.\nSupport configuration management and software release activities.\nEnsure compliance with engineering, quality and safety standards.\n Required Skills:\nStrong experience developing SCADA and HMI software solutions.\nProven expertise with AVEVA Plant SCADA, Citect or similar industrial automation platforms.\nExperience working with industrial control systems and automation technologies.\nKnowledge of Windows-based software applications and operating environments.\nExperience of system integration, software testing and verification.\nAbility to interpret technical requirements and translate them into software solutions.\nStrong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.\nExperience working within regulated or safety-critical engineering environments.\nRequired Qualifications:\nA Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.\nDesirable Skills:\nExperience within defence, marine, aerospace, energy or other highly regulated industries.\nUnderstanding of control systems architecture and real-time monitoring applications.\nFamiliarity with software lifecycle processes and configuration management tools.\nKnowledge of cybersecurity considerations within industrial systems.\nPrevious experience supporting complex integration and commissioning activities.\n Why join us?\nWe bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.\nAt ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.\nJoin a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.\nIn short you get:\nA personalised career path and a rewarding management style \nA huge diversity of engineering projects and industries\nPrivate Medical Insurance\nCycle & Tech Scheme \nEmployee assistance programme\nLife insurance & Pension Scheme\nSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings\nFlexible way of working (role dependent)\nWe are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. 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