Lead/Senior Lead Software Engineer (R&D/CE) - Backend (C++ & .NET)

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer who is looking to be part of a diverse and highly skilled CE team utilizing leading edge technologies. CE, short for Customer Engagement, is an omni-channel contact center solution which can be used to provide faster, smarter customer service.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to work on mission critical high-performance components and to gain experience of many leading-edge technologies.

As Software Engineer you will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining software included in IFS products. The role is focused on interpreting and analyzing functional and technical requirements to create fit-for-purpose and enterprise-grade software. Stability, performance, maintainability, usability and security are key aspects of this role.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities

• Participate in the full R&D lifecycle of our products including design, development, testing, bug fixing, documentation and 3rd line support
• Produce clear high-level design documentation for new features or enhancements and accurate development estimates
• Write robust high-quality documented code (C++, C# and T-SQL) adhering to the most appropriate coding practices
• Profile and optimize code to maximize performance and minimize resource utilization
• Produce clear release documentation
• Assist with unit and system testing
• Provide 3rd line technical support
• Participate in peer design and code reviews
• Share knowledge, guide and train colleagues
• Be an active member of the team
• Contribute to improvements in IFS products, services and processes.

Overall Required Competence

To be a successful Software Engineer at IFS your mindset will be the key factor, but we would prefer you to have a relevant academic degree (M.Sc. or B.Sc.) preferably in software engineering.

The ideal candidate will be able to provide evidence of the following qualities and characteristics:

• Strong C/C++ development experience (at least two years)
• Experience of developing highly multi-threaded applications and a thorough understanding of low-level thread synchronization primitives
• Experience of developing networked applications using TCP and UDP
• Solid SQL skills
• .NET development experience using C#
• Familiarity within the Visual Studio environment
• Knowledge of SIP or related VoIP technologies would be highly beneficial

Skills and Abilities

• A natural desire to discover and learn new technologies and processes 
• Ability to work as part of the team 
• A strong commitment to quality
• Good communication skills
• Software Security Knowledge
• A passion for creating great software

If you are looking for a challenge with a chance to inspire, then the position in Software Engineering is something for you!

Interviews and selections are being made continuously. If you are interested, apply as soon as possible. 

As a step in our recruitment process, all final candidates will undergo a background check, to get us an understanding of our future employees.

We respectfully decline all offers of recruitment and/or advertising assistance.

IFS Fact
IFS develops and delivers enterprise software for customers around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, build and maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. The industry expertise of our people and solutions, together with a commitment to delivering value to every one of our customers, has made IFS a recognized leader and the most recommended supplier in our sector. Our team of 4,000 employees and growing ecosystem of partners support more than 10,000 customers around the world challenge the status quo and realize their competitive advantage. Learn more about how our enterprise software solutions can help your business today at ifs.com.