{"id":2191,"date":"2021-02-26T11:39:55","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T11:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/soc-employability\/?p=2191"},"modified":"2021-02-26T11:39:55","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T11:39:55","slug":"graduate-roles-at-helvar-in-kent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/soc-employability\/2021\/02\/26\/graduate-roles-at-helvar-in-kent\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate roles at Helvar in Kent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Graduate Embedded Software Engineer<br \/>\nGraduate Test Automation Engineer<\/p>\n<h5>Do you want to shape the future of smart buildings that improve people\u2019s wellbeing?<\/h5>\n<p>Helvar is an international lighting technologies company specialising in intelligent and energy-saving lighting solutions. Intelligent lighting is essential to the wellbeing of employees, customers, visitors and patients, and it helps to achieve sustainability targets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Helvar &#8211; Graduate Embedded Software Engineer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Dartford, Kent\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Start Date: July &#8211; September\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you looking for your first step into into the industry with an international company that values wellbeing, flexible working and growth culture? Well here at Helvar we are expanding, and this is an opportunity to make that first step as a\u00a0<strong>Graduate Embedded Software Engineer<\/strong>\u00a0with a company that is at the forefront of lighting controls technology innovation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main purpose of the role<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0development of\u00a0embedded\u00a0software\u00a0for products and\u00a0systems\u00a0used as intelligent edge devices in lighting control applications.\u00a0This will cover\u00a0specification,\u00a0architecture, structured design,\u00a0implementation,\u00a0and test.\u00a0It\u00a0will\u00a0involve\u00a0the development of bare metal programming\u00a0on\u00a0modern micro-controller\u2019s,\u00a0with constrained\u00a0resources\u00a0and\u00a0real-time\u00a0inter-action with\u00a0electronics\u00a0hardware.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key areas of responsibility\u00a0and key actions<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Work with the team to break down\u00a0epics to stories and sub-tasks and provide\u00a0time estimates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Design,\u00a0implementation, and test of embedded software\u00a0modules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Show\u00a0progression on assigned tasks through\u00a0demonstration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure\u00a0software is stored and maintained\u00a0under source code\u00a0control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Documentation of\u00a0design<\/li>\n<li>Participation in peer design \/ code reviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Implementation of unit tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Core\u00a0competences, knowledge and skills\u00a0required\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Engineering degree in Electronics\u00a0and\/or Software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Programming experience in C\/ C++\u00a0on embedded target<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Use of scripting languages such as Python or Bash\u00a0would\u00a0be\u00a0beneficial<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Use of test equipment e.g. Oscilloscope<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Good problem solving with\u00a0strong and rational approach to debugging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding or use of GitHub<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of modern\u00a0software methodologies such\u00a0as\u00a0Agile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Good communication skills both written and oral<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shows passion for their subject and a desire to\u00a0deliver\u00a0on-time with high quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Needs to work well in a multi-national team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Helvar &#8211; Graduate \/ Junior Test Automation Engineer\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Dartford, Kent\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Start Date: July &#8211; September\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you looking for your first step into into the industry with an international company that values wellbeing, flexible working and growth culture? Well here at Helvar we are expanding, and this is an opportunity to make that first step as a\u00a0<strong>Graduate \/ Junior Test Automation Engineer<\/strong>\u00a0with a company that is at the forefront of lighting controls technology innovation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main purpose of the role<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Creation and implementation of end-to-end test automation, as part of continuous integration and development, for\u00a0intelligent lighting control\u00a0applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key areas of responsibility\u00a0and key actions<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Specification of individual test cases, including pre and post conditions with expected results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Designing and writing test automation scripts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Using test automation frameworks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Investigating problems in software as a result of testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Working with QA\u00a0testers\u00a0and software developers to find solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Updating X-ray<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Skills required\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding of continuous integration and development environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Studying an Engineering degree course in Electronics\u00a0and\/or\u00a0Software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Good appreciation of\u00a0electronics\u00a0hardware and operation of real-time systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of automation frameworks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Programming languages, such as C# and Java<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Scripting languages\u00a0such as\u00a0Python and Bash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Strong problem-solving skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent organisational and time management skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Accuracy and attention to detail<\/li>\n<li>Teamwork skills,\u00a0are key as\u00a0interaction with\u00a0individuals\u00a0in\u00a0different roles\u00a0and teams will be essential<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About our team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our mission in Product Creation in Lighting Intelligence is to be a forerunner in lighting industry and we are constantly enhancing our capabilities in designing. Operational Excellence will contribute with thought leadership, teamwork and problem solving that results in continuous improvement throughout the organization by focusing on the needs of the customer, discipline in execution, and streamlining existing activities in the process to create value.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply to join our team of talented and innovative experts!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to be a part of the Helvar family, please apply for this vacancy via our\u00a0Helvar\u00a0Careers site at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/helvar.com\/careers\/\">helvar.com\/careers\/<strong>.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For additional information on the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition Partner, Ben Fryer\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ben.fryer@helvar.com\">ben.fryer@helvar.com<\/a>\u00a0who will get in touch with you shortly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Graduate Embedded Software Engineer Graduate Test Automation Engineer Do you want to shape the future of smart buildings that improve people\u2019s wellbeing? 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