We’re Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world’s innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers – from banks to theme parks – can focus on achieving the incredible with data.
If you’ve seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you’ve seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate – and wow their customers. Right now, we’re laying the foundation for our next wave of growth. We’re looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team – and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.
The team
We are a friendly and driven software development team committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions. Our enterprise storage software product is primarily written in C++ with test software written in Python. In addition, there is a web-based interface developed using JavaScript.
We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join one of our SCRUM teams, focusing on C++ backend development using the state of the art development tools and practices. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing and maintaining our enterprise storage software product.
The ideal candidate can look forward to a supportive work environment that fosters flexibility, a highly competitive salary and benefits package, and the chance to thrive in a dynamic, open, and fast-paced atmosphere.
Our work environment operates in a hybrid model, with teams currently spending two days per week in the office in Broadstone, close to Poole on the south coast.
What you’ll be doing
• Design, develop, and implement high-quality C++ backend features.
• Debug and resolve software defects to optimize the performance and reliability of the product.
• Engage proactively as a key member of the SCRUM team, actively participating in standups, backlog refinement sessions, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and practices.
What you bring to the team
• Strong proficiency in C++ programming with a solid understanding of object-oriented principles.
• Ideally, possess some knowledge and practical experience in Python.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of teamwork while also making valuable individual contributions.
• Knowledge of software development best practices, including code reviews, testing, and version control.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.
How we look after you
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.
