Junior Template Software Engineer 2024

Type: Trainee
Region: Scotland

NCR Atleos, headquartered in Atlanta, is a leader in expanding financial access. Our dedicated 20,000 employees optimize the branch, improve operational efficiency and maximize self-service availability for financial institutions and retailers across the globe.

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join our team of software engineers based at the NCR Discovery Centre R&D site in Dundee. You will be part of a team responsible for delivering high quality software for ATM Recycler/Deposit devices.

Due to the unique development environment and knowledge required for this role, full training will be given to the successful candidate to acquire the appropriate skill set.

NCR ATM Recycler/Deposit devices contain a Bill Validator module installed with Currency Template software. The Template software verifies the deposited media to determine several characteristics including if it is genuine or counterfeit currency.

Key steps in the template software development involve analysis of note image attributes for image authentication, design & implementation of functions to detect/validate image attributes, simulation testing and test on target hardware. The Template software is developed for several different devices using in-house tool sets with the addition of some C++.

The successful candidate will be part of an engineering group with development teams in global locations. As a junior software engineer in the team you will be responsible for working development projects, investigating & resolving complex problems, and supporting the team to ensure customer commitments and goals are met.

Key areas of responsibility

• Develop high quality software with the support of the senior developer/technical team lead to meet customer requirements, within agreed timescales
• Analyse and process data then identify and develop solutions with assistance of senior developer/technical team lead
• Prepare technical documentation
• Participate in template update peer reviews
• Estimate time for template development efforts with assistance of senior developer/technical team lead
• Effective communication with developers, technical team lead & QA
• Work all developments diligently to ensure customer satisfaction targets are achieved

Required skills & experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s Level Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience in software development, preferably C / C++
• Good methodical problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment composed of peers and cross-functional members
• Have a strong desire for quality
• Have ability to multi-task

The following would be considered an advantage though not essential

• Use/awareness of bug tracking & version control systems

Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.

EEO statement

NCR Atleos is an equal-opportunity employer. It is NCR Atleos policy to hire, train, promote, and pay associates based on their job-related qualifications, ability, and performance, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.