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Senior Software Developer As a leading provider of software and solutions to broadcasters worldwide, Pebble Beach Systems delivers the technology which controls the playout of over 600 TV channels in more than 50 countries. We are a young, expanding company based in Weybridge Surrey, and have offices Dubai and Singapore.

Since the company was founded in 2000, we have established a strong reputation for technical innovation and exceptional customer service in the mission-critical space of broadcast playout. Customers include Fox News and Business channels USA, ZDF Germany, Globosat Brazil, OSN Dubai, TV4 Sweden, TV2 Denmark, ART Jordan and Phoenix TV Hong Kong. To support our expansion we are looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our Development team in Weybridge to work on our flagship Automation offering. It’s real time, and is capable of controlling dozens of third-party devices through communication protocols, IP, Serial, REST and SOAP and is built upon the Qt framework.

Looking for someone with: – Experience developing software products using the complete software development life-cycle – A degree, or equivalent, in the field of science, engineering or computing – A minimum of 4 years C++ development experience with experience mentoring junior team members – Multithreaded, high performance (real time), device driver, client-server and GUI software development experience – Strong analytical and problem solving skills. – Communication and self-management skills to deliver competing priorities on time, and to assist less experienced graduate developers with the same; also candidates without this experience who seek to take on this higher responsibility of a Senior Software Developer.

Desirable skills: – Proven ability to deeply analyse and exercise existing code alongside the creation of effective, efficient solutions to new requirements – Good understanding of modern C++ (i.e. C++11 and later) and an understanding of C++98/03 – Experience working with SQL, XML, client/server communication and synchronisation across standard networks – Experience within the Broadcast industry – Experience working with the Qt Framework or similar UI toolkits

Responsibilities & duties – Mentoring graduate developers – Investigate, design and implement solutions to problems and new feature requirements – Setting up / configuring test environments for use whilst developing code – Contribute to the continuous improvement of the software practices within the business – Find, report and fix defects, work with support team to help diagnose and fix customer issues – Take on complete packages of work and develop from requirements gathering to delivery, working both individually and as part of a team

Essential criteria – UK applicants must hold a valid passport with the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK and travel internationally

In return we offer – Working from home as a first class option, with office days expected – Ongoing training and development of all on the software development team Check out our Instagram: pebbleupdates for more information on #pebblelife

Pebble Beach Systems Limited, trading as Pebble, is a leading provider of software and solutions to broadcasters worldwide; we deliver the technology which controls the playout of nearly 2000 TV channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. We are an established, expanding global company based in Weybridge, Surrey.

Since the company was founded in 2000, we have established a strong reputation for technical innovation and exceptional customer service in the mission-critical space of broadcast playout. Customers include Encompass USA, ZDF Germany, Globo Brazil, MBC Dubai, Bloomberg UK, TV2 Denmark and Phoenix TV Hong Kong.

To support our expansion, we are looking for a Marketing and Communications Manager to join our Sales and Marketing team.

This is an exciting time for the Pebble business as we gear up to launch a number of new products and enhancements, expand into new markets, and enhance our digital and online presence and promotional activities.

We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated Marketing & Communications Manager to be the champion and guardian of great content, to design and implement engaging campaigns which help us to meet our objectives, and to elevate our communications to deliver measurable results in line with our company goals.

In this role, you will use your proven track record and background in marketing to build on our well-established brand. Reporting into our Sales and Marketing Director, you will join a friendly and supportive team who are passionate about the company mission and the values which guide our decision-making and goal-setting.

Responsibilities you will hold as Marketing and Communications Manager:

•  Work closely with the Director of Sales and Marketing to formulate and execute plans to achieve the company’s annual Marketing goals
•  Manage the planning and delivery of all marketing communications in line with our quarterly operational objectives
•  Develop a consistently engaging voice for the brand across all channels and types of content
•  Generate content for, maintain and oversee the company website
•  Manage and monitor our social media platforms, including generating and writing content,and occasional design work
•  Manage our brand and ensure the observation of brand guidelines
•  Seek out new opportunities whilst managing the marketing budget to make strategicdecisions to advance the business
•  Liaise with suppliers including our PR agency and our designers
• Write and coordinate content for company newsletters, datasheets, case studies and more, ensuring that all content is reviewed and taken through the proper approval process
• Organise the production of promotional and product videos, including scripting where appropriate
• Organise and attend virtual and in-person trade shows and events both in the UK and overseas

In order to help the efficiency and smooth running of the company, you must recognise and fully accept that the company may require you to help in other areas, carrying out other work and other duties as the workload requires.

Experience & Qualifications required:

•  A degree in Marketing, English or similar qualification is preferred
•  At least 5 years of demonstrable experience within a similar marcomms role
•  Broadcast market experience or knowledge strongly preferred
•  Exceptional copywriting skills are a must
•  Great command of digital marketing, creation, and content management
•  A self-starter and communications all-rounder with experience leading the development and delivery of marketing communications
•  Media relations experience
•  PowerPoint presentation skills are a must, image/video editing skills desirable

What we can offer you:
Pebble offers a number of great benefits including a pension scheme, life assurance, Income Protection Insurance, childcare voucher scheme, cycle to work scheme and a share incentive plan scheme.
A friendly and supportive working environment; a range of great benefits; excellent opportunities to become part of our team.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to explore further, please apply now by sending your up-to-date CV and a covering letter (which highlights how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role) to Hannah Goldsmith at Pebble

hannah.goldsmith@pebble.tv

First interviews will be held w/c 15th February 2021 by Zoom.

Pebble adopts a formal equal opportunities policy. We aim to ensure no job applicant, employee or worker is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.