Description
Proteus Europe, acting as an employment agency are currently seeking an experienced Software Engineer to embark on an exciting web graphics project(s) within the mobile communications sector. As part of this significant initiative, an excellent opportunity has arisen for software engineers who will have responsibility for:" Feature enhancement / optimisation of the clients web browser graphics frameworks
" Extending web browser solutions across mobile platforms
" Work with 3rd party partners and developers.
" Technical interface for the client with regards to web graphics project(s).
Due to the scope of the project, applicants will need previous experience in working in complex web based (ideal browser) projects and have an understanding of leading edge mobile communication and web development.
Experience in technical web based mobile terminal developments/products and Chrome/Webkit rendering architecture would be a distinct advantage and but in fact experience in graphics (OpenGL ES) development would be essential.
Responsibilities:
The main tasks you are expected to perform include:
1. Have technical responsibility within the web graphics related project(s) - as outlined above, working with other members of the project team to ensure the timely delivery of integrated solution.
2. Provide advice and feedback to senior management with respect to Technical and Project management activities.
3. Provide advice and support for junior members of the project team and other team
4. Effective reporting of current status to management.
5. Effective liaison with HQ with regards to Web technology.
6. Keep abreast of market and customer requirements within the smartphone mobile communications field.
Skills and Experience:
Mandatory:
1. A degree in Telecommunication, Software, Computer Science, Electronics, Natural Science, Mathematics, Engineering or any related discipline (an equivalent period of industrial experience may be substituted).
2. 5+ year's experience in software development (C/C++) for embedded real-time systems. Exposure to development of, contribution to, or maintenance of Chrome/WebKit (and/or associated frameworks) would be essential.
3. Knowledge of OpenGL ES, WebGL and 2Dcanvas architectures would be essential
4. Experience in software performance optimisation
5. Knowledge on Mobile Web browsers (e.g. Webkit based (e.g. Safari), IE (6,7,8), Firefox (3.0+), Chrome (4+)).
6. A high degree of self motivation and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
7. A good level of inter-personal and communication skills
Highly Desirable:
1. Working knowledge of at least one major JavaScript framework
2. A competent level of presentation, communication and planning skills.
3. A high degree of self motivation and the ability to work alone and manage own work whilst setting sensible priorities according to project requirements.
4. The ability to take responsibility for your own technical decisions.
5. Knowledge on Markup languages (such as HTML, XHTML and XML), Style sheet languages (such as CSS and XSL), Client-side scripting (such as JavaScript), Server-side scripting (such as PHP and ASP) .
Proteus Europe is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
If your experience matches please forward your CV immediately.
We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.