Job Opportunities

We are seeking a Mobile Software Engineer to join our ambitious and growing team and help us build software for a range of mobile platforms including iOS and Android. We have a small but growing R&D team based in Southampton and our engineers are involved in the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. 

Main Responsibilities: 

• Build and maintain our current range of mobile apps on iOS and Android. 
• Develop new iOS and Android applications for our product range. 
• Share knowledge and learning with other members of the software team. 

Essential Skills: 

• At least 2 years professional experience in mobile app development. 
• Excellent communication, technical & problem-solving skills. 
• Knowledge of iOS and Android development. 
• Experience in cross-platform development using C++ and QML in Qt. 
• Experience of Apple and Android app store deployment. 

Desirable Experience: 

• Using tools such as Git and GitLab. 
• Developed apps which are live on the app store. 
• JavaScript/HTML5 development experience. 
• Developing on Linux, macOS, Windows. 
• Agile/Scrum development process experience. 
• Working with stage lighting and lighting control products. 

Want to know more about the role? Drop our Software Engineering Team Manager an e-mail [jobs@chamsys.co.uk], you will be reporting to him, and he will be able to answer any questions about the role. 

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our ambitious and growing team and help us build software for a range of hardware platforms. We have a small but growing R&D team based in Southampton and our engineers are involved in the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. 

Main Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop and support solutions for our bespoke products. 
• Design and develop our applications user interface. 
• Create high and low-level software design using recognised methodologies. 
• Ensure software can be built on our continuous build system. 
• Produce documentation including requirements, change notes and user manuals. 
• Prepare and implement suitable test strategies. 
• Assist the support team with troubleshooting technical issues, developing and implementing corrective actions as needed. 
• Share knowledge and learning with other members of the software team. 

Essential Skills: 

• At least 3 years professional experience in Software Engineering. 
• Experience developing in C/C++. 
• Excellent communication, technical & problem-solving skills. 

Desirable Experience: 

• Knowledge or experience of developing in Qt. 
• Experience of networking, USB and implementing communication protocols. 
• Using source control and CI systems such as GitLab, Git or Atlassian tools. 
• Agile/Scrum development process experience. 
• Working with stage lighting and lighting control products. 

Want to know more about the role? Drop our Software Engineering Team Manager an e-mail [jobs@chamsys.co.uk], you will be reporting to him, and he will be able to answer any questions about the role. 

Who we are:
Our products are in use across all forms of entertainment from the largest of world tours to the smallest of nightclubs. We build products which inspire creativity and enable lighting designers to create the shows you will have seen at festivals, concerts & on TV. We produce market leading lighting control hardware and software solutions and develop lighting networking hardware for permanent and temporary applications.

We develop a wide range of software from embedded firmware, PC, mobile and web applications,
primarily using C & C++ but also Python, JavaScript and others as needed.

We are a friendly group of around 50 team members based here in Southampton and part of a wider group which employs over 350 people with offices in Nottingham, Miami, California, Mexico, Paris, and Belgium. We work closely together to embrace challenges and seek ways to innovate and enhance our products for the ever-evolving entertainment industry.

About the Role:
We are seeking an Embedded Linux Engineer to join our ambitious and growing team and help us build software for a range of hardware platforms. We have a small but growing R&D team based in Southampton and our engineers are involved in the full software development life cycle, from
conception to deployment.

• Design, develop and support Debian and Yocto based operating systems for our bespoke products.
• Produce technical documentation including requirements and change notes.
• Prepare and implement suitable test strategies.
• Ensure software can be built on our continuous build system.
• Assist the support team with troubleshooting technical issues, developing and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Share knowledge and learning with other members of the software team.

Want to know more about the role? Drop our Software Engineering Team Manager an e-mail
jobs@chamsys.co.uk, you will be reporting to him, and he will be able to answer any questions about the role.

So, what we are looking for:
We are not going to do the cringey job ad thing and tell you what kind of person you should be. You should be yourself. But, if you’re the kind of person who is self-motivated, enjoys variety in their work and has a passion for developing software you’re probably the kind of person we are searching for.

Essential Skills:

• At least 2 years professional experience in Software Engineering.
• Excellent communication, technical & problem-solving skills.
• Experience installing and using Linux based operating systems such as Ubuntu, Debian or Arch.

Desirable Experience:

• Creation of customised Linux distributions using Yocto or similar.
• Knowledge of embedded platforms such as the Raspberry Pi.
• Building and modifying Linux kernels.
• Using source control and CI systems such as GitLab, Git or Atlassian tools.
• Agile/Scrum development process experience.
• Working with stage lighting and lighting control products.

How to apply:
Applications (don’t forget to include a covering letter) should be sent to jobs@chamsys.co.uk

Please no recruitment agencies.

Closing date: 31st March 2025

We comply with the Equality Act 2010. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, or marital status.

Who we are:
Chauvet is a leading manufacturer of lighting solutions and home to eight brands that serve diverse markets around the world while pursuing the core tenets of our VIP motto: Value • Innovation • Performance.

The role is based in our ChamSys Office in Southampton to provide support to this office and our offices in Nottingham, Paris, Bremen and Ghent. The role reports to our US head office in Davie, Florida.

About the Role:
This position provides support to users of Chauvet information technology systems and infrastructure. Manages systems hardware/software upgrade and maintenance. Assists with administrative functions such as user ID management, asset tracking, security, and patch management. Responsible for escalating and communicating problems with department management and external support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to Chauvet employees on all technologies in use and supported by the Information Technology department. Candidates must always maintain a professional and helpful demeanour with customers.
• Use systems designated by department management to track user requests for assistance. Follow specified procedures on the use of said system. Monitor the Helpdesk Ticket queue and fulfil requests in a timely and courteous manner.
• Coordinate with vendors as appropriate on the resolution of problems. Maintain contact log of vendor contracts in accordance with specified procedures.
• Coordinate with other IT staff members as appropriate for the resolution of problems. Proactively seek assistance from other staff members as required to quickly resolve customer problems.
• Observe company guidelines regarding copying of software and advise department management when any illegal use of software is discovered.
• Deliver, pick up, and/or ship equipment to repair vendors as required. Track such activities in accordance with department guidelines.
• Notify department management in writing when any equipment is relocated within the company, including serial numbers, original location of equipment and new location of equipment.
• Promptly advise department management of any situation that will cause a substantial delay in the resolution of a user’s problem.
• Manage user and systems accounts in Windows Server, SQL 2016, Warehouse Management system, and Sage 300.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of IT equipment (Asset Tagging) and maintain documentation of systems and software configuration.
• Ability to provide end-user training or desktop packages such as Office 365 and Windows 10.
• Must use good judgment in making changes to critical business systems to resolve business-impacting outages.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

• At least 2 years professional experience in Software Engineering.
• Excellent communication, technical & problem-solving skills.
• Experience installing and using Linux based operating systems such as Ubuntu, Debian or Arch.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience with Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP
• Experience with networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
• Knowledge of system security (e.g., intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery
• Experience working with Avaya or similar IP-based phone systems.
• Experience with helpdesk tools and ticket routing
• Experience supporting enterprise resource planning systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage, or MS Dynamics)
• Associate degree in computer information technology/management or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent organisational, time-management and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a changing and creative environment.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to twenty pounds, and/or lift/move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers and other peripherals.

On Call 24/7/365:

Work is performed primarily in a standard office business hour 8:30 -4:30, you will also be required to perform On Call 24/7/365 on scheduled dates and times.

How to apply:

To apply, please email your CV to crush@chauvetlighting.eu. Please note we do not accept unsolicited emails from third parties, and all applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.