Software Developer (.Net/C#/WPF)

Job Description This role is for a Software Developer who will produce and maintain a suite of products that support the RAFs most advanced combat aircraft. The Engineering Support Subsystem (ESS) is critical to the operation of the Eurofighter Typhoon. ESS is used by RAF personnel to communicate with the jets integrated monitoring and recording systems to retrieve information, diagnose faults and ensure that the air force can adequately protect the UK and her interests 24/7. ESS is primarily a .Net (C#/WPF) desktop client application developed using Visual Studio, harnessing an Oracle database. A number of smaller niche utilities including a ruggedized tablet are also being developed which represent opportunities for varied development activities. The Software Developer will join a software development team with strong software engineering principles. Experience with Test Driven Development, Design Patterns, SOLID and agile development methodologies are advantageous. The successful candidate will have comprehensive C# ability with experience in VB6 and experience using WPF/Winforms. It would also be advantageous to have experience in Oracle, ClearCase, TFS, Coded UI, COM, .Net Interop, SQL, XML (XSD/XSLT), Entity Framework and Rational Robot. Candidates must be SC or willing to go through SC