Software Specialist

Description

I am currently looking for a Software Specialist for a contract role in Reading.

Contract: 3 mths

Rate: 70 per hour Inside

Location: Reading (5 days onsite)

Clearance: Suitable candidates must already have current/transferable DV Clearance. (Please note: we can only consider candidates with active clearance for this role)

We are seeking an experienced Teamcenter PLM Technical Consultant for the design, development, customisation and support of Siemens Teamcenter solutions within complex engineering and manufacturing environments.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, IT and business stakeholders to deliver robust Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) capabilities that support critical business processes. The role requires a combination of Teamcenter technical expertise, enterprise application development experience and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

This position is ideal for an experienced software engineer or solution architect who enjoys solving complex integration challenges, modernising engineering systems and delivering high-quality enterprise software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Teamcenter Configuration & Customisation

Design and implement Teamcenter customisations using Teamcenter ITK.

Develop and maintain:

Custom handlers

User exits

Workflow extensions

Custom business rules

Batch processes

Extend standard Teamcenter functionality to meet evolving business requirements.

Support Teamcenter upgrades and migration activities.

Integration Development

Design and implement integrations between Teamcenter and enterprise systems including:

ERP platforms

Manufacturing systems

Engineering applications

Data warehouses

Microsoft technology stacks

Develop APIs and middleware solutions to facilitate data exchange.

Ensure secure and reliable integration of engineering data across platforms.

Software Engineering

Develop and maintain software components using:

C#

.NET

C++

SQL Server

Apply modern software engineering practices including:

Code reviews

Unit testing

Automated build pipelines

Source control management

Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmaps.

Solution Design

Analyse business and engineering processes.

Translate requirements into scalable PLM solutions.

Produce technical designs and implementation documentation.

Identify opportunities for process automation and system optimisation.

Support & Continuous Improvement

Investigate and resolve complex production issues.

Provide third-line support for Teamcenter applications.

Perform root cause analysis and recommend long-term solutions.

Mentor junior developers and support knowledge sharing across teams.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Teamcenter

Commercial experience with Siemens Teamcenter.

Development experience using Teamcenter ITK.

Experience creating:

Custom handlers

User exits

Workflow customisations

Server-side extensions

Strong understanding of Product Lifecycle Management principles.

Software Development

Strong C# and .NET development experience.

Commercial C++ development experience.

Experience developing enterprise applications.

Knowledge of object-oriented design principles and design patterns.

Data & Integration:

Experience with SQL Server, Oracle or other relational databases.

Data migration and transformation experience.

Experience integrating business-critical systems.

Delivery:

Agile development experience.

Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git, Bitbucket or similar tooling.

Experience working in regulated or high-assurance environments.

Personal Attributes:

We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys complex technical problem solving.

Can communicate effectively with both engineers and business stakeholders.

Takes ownership of technical delivery.

Is passionate about software quality and maintainable solutions.

Can mentor and guide less experienced team members.

Thrives within multi-disciplinary engineering environments.

Ad ID: 5419113291