Job Description:

On the 28th July, Alcatel-Lucent announced that it had acquired Velocix, please see http://wxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxx.xxp
Velocix is a Content Delivery Network (CDN) solutions and services provider to the media, entertainment, software and telco industries.
Velocix offers the broadest and most innovative range of digital delivery services available today.
The Velocix global network provides an Internet fast lane for digital assets such as video, music, software and games. With Velocix, high quality streamed video plays uninterrupted from start to finish and file downloads complete without failure in a fraction of the time.
Velocix is relied upon globally by owners and distributors of large digital assets to provide unparalleled quality of service and delivery performance, with affordable economics. Velocix does all this whilst providing new levels of control over the global digital asset distribution chain.
Velocix is recruiting a Junior Software Engineer to join its Development Team.

Job Specification
Job Type
The role is a permanent role

Description
The Job holder will be required to:
Assist in the specification, design, implementation, unit testing and system testing of Server and Client software
Work with the Lead Developer, Head of Engineering, Chief Architect and Head of QA to accurately and efficiently manage risks to the development project, avoid and resolve quality issues and to accurately and efficiently assess and report on progress

Reports to
Head of Engineering

Direct Reports
None

Location
This role will be based in the UK in Velocix's Cambridge office

Candidate Requirements:

Necessary Technologies We are specifically interested in candidates who can possess the following: 
* C  with an aptitude for high performance code, data structure and algorithm design and implementation
* Linux
* Desirable Technologies
* Extra credit will be given to candidates who have some or all of the following:
* MS Windows development experience
* Python
* Network systems development and internet core protocols
* SQL
* HTML/XML
* MySQL
* Apache
* JavaScript 
Necessary Experience and Skills 
* For this role we are looking for somebody with around 1 year experience although we would also consider exceptional new graduates
* We are expressly looking for candidates who:
* Have a professional attitude and approach to the production of software
* Possesses excellent technical skills as well as excellent problem solving skills.   
Desirable Skills
Extra credit will be given to candidates who have worked in environments producing product quality software
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who: 
* Is a self starter
* Is able to work as part of a team whilst taking ownership for parts of the team's output
* Is willing to be guided and mentored by more experienced team members but still willing to contribute and make a case for alternatives when appropriate
* Is able to work effectively under pressure
* Is approachable
* Is able and willing to help other team members when necessary
* Takes professional pride in their work and the work of the team
* Is appreciative of the need for a methodical approach to the production and maintenance of complex software products. 
The offer

* Working for a leader on the cutting edge of technology
* Working for a company with a unique position within a fast growing market of increasing importance
* Dynamic, international working environment
* Working together with talented colleagues
* Competitive salary package