Device Driver Tester

Overview...:
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, driven Device Driver Tester to join a growing software team in the continuing development of our global software platform.

The driver developer team is part of the main product development team at AutoCoding Systems. We develop and maintain an enterprise class product called AutoCoding that contains many first-class features for the control and automation of packaging lines and related workflow. Our product extends from primary item through to pallet. Throughout our solution we control multiple devices using our own developed drivers. Frequently we interface other systems/ APIs as necessary and enjoy a healthy relationship with other vendors’ software.

The Opportunity...:
As a **Driver Tester **you will play a varied role and will be exposed to the full lifecycle within an agile environment. As part of the strategic software team, your focus will be on contributing to the next generation of core products targeting a global marketplace. In this role, you will focus on enabling the driver development process, from communication with the manufacturer and specification of the driver’s behaviour down to testing device drivers, documentation, and troubleshooting.

During the first weeks and months of your employment at AutoCoding, you will work closely with our Device Driver Developers & Head of QA to understand the tools and techniques we use to create robust and feature-rich drivers as well as ensure we have strong processes around them to guarantee their quality.

Our development team is built on responsibility and ownership - we expect developers and testers to be knowledgeable and confident in bringing ideas to the table, and to nurture those ideas to fruition. You will embrace the opportunity to contribute to our entire testing lifecycle, from troubleshooting and diagnosis of problems to implementing robust solutions to help prevent their re-occurrence.

Why work at JBT...:
**Essential**
- Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
- An interest in low-level device communications, deciphering protocol from vendor documentation.
- Enjoy working with a variety of software packages and devices/ equipment to determine strategies for network communications to develop drivers.

**Beneficial**
- Experience of low-level device communications (TCP/RS232), embedded software, or firmware development.
- Understanding of all stages of the development lifecycle

**Reporting**

The role will report directly to the Head of QA.

The role is based at the ACS offices outside Frodsham, Cheshire, with occasional visits to customer sites or partner offices where necessary.

**Benefits & Remuneration**

A highly competitive, above industry standard basic salary

A laptop will be made available as part of the role

A 6% contributory pension scheme (available upon successful completion of 3 months service)

25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)