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Careers at Lighthouse Systems

Careers at Lighthouse, an Infor Company

We are working to build the best MES on the marketplace.

 

Are you keen to learn more about new technology and the exciting world of Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4?

You should apply if:

  • You want to be involved in building a product used by some of the largest manufacturers in the world, including Ball, Benteler, Crown, Dentsply, Nissan and pladis.

  • You’re keen to learn more about new technology and the exciting world of Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0, and get an insight into the inner workings of the manufacturing industry

  • You enjoy travel and want to see the software you develop in use first hand.

  • Are excited by the unexpected - the challenges in the project team change with every day and every project, and you’ll always be doing something new.

  • You’re interested in developing robust, real-world systems that have a real impact

Positions

You don’t need to have a 1st class degree in Computer Science to be a great developer.

Our engineers come from all walks of life in our team, we have a wide range of backgrounds, from degree apprentices who we’re taking on the journey, to STEM and CS grads. A few of our team joined us with very limited coding experience. As long as you are smart, ready to learn new things and have a passion for problem solving and building great solutions, we would love to meet you.

We encourage an open, collaborative, inclusive working environment.  We have plenty of green space to enjoy the free provided lunch in the sun, as well as a host of after work socials and sports activities each week.  We have a zero dress code, so you can be comfortable while you work.We encourage an open, collaborative, inclusive working environment.  

We are constantly expanding our talented team, and currently seeking graduates and placement students for our Projects and Development teams.

Graduates Industrial Placements Degree Apprenticeship Experience

 

 

Benefits

  • Competitive salary reviewed every 12 months
  • Relocation package
  • Holidays 
  • Pension
  • Free parking when at the office
  • Cycle to work scheme – we are registered with Evans Cycles Ride-to-Work Scheme – this is an employee benefit scheme that provides tax and NI savings up to 42% on a bike
  • Regular social events 
  • Learning and training – we’ll contribute towards books, courses and conferences that help you learn and grow in your role
  • Regular check ins to help shape your future path

Application process

  • Complete our online questionnaire not forgetting to attach your CV

  • Two tests online - Logical reasoning and competency

  • Video interview

  • Assessment day

    Our assessment day give you the feel of the company, we have small groups of six candidates following the format below:

    • Two interviews - One with our technical guru, testing out your skills and the second with our Technical Director, looking through your experience.  

    • Group exercise 

    • 5 minute presentation to the group

The team

Our engineers come from all walks of life In our team, we have a wide range of backgrounds, from degree apprentices who we’re taking on the journey, to STEM grads - and of course CS grads. A few of our team joined us with very limited coding experience. As long as you are smart, ready to learn new things and have a passion for problem solving and building great solutions, then we are ready to meet you.

 

Aleasha Fox

Name: Aleasha Fox

Title: Project Engineer

Aleasha joined Lighthouse as a Graduate Project Engineer in 2017. She works in the Implementation team and is regularly in direct contact with customers, developing and deploying their custom solutions. In her spare time, Aleasha enjoys making and refurbishing wooden furniture and décor.

Favourite Quote:
"You go, Glen Coco!"

Favourite sweet? 
Fizzy Bubblegum Bottles

Dinner Guest:
Katherine Ryan

Alex Dean

Name: Alex Dean

Title: Student Project Engineer

Alex is one of our placement students this year from the University of Bath.  He is part of Team Alpha on the development team so works on fixing bugs and implementing new features of SFOL. He balances his spare time between playing guitar and watching netflix.

Favourite quote?
"Can I offer you a nice egg in this trying time?"
- Frank Reynolds

Favourite sweet? M&Ms

If you could have any dinner guest, who would it be?
Danny Devito

George Maxwell

Name: George Maxwell

Title: Student Project Engineer

George is one of our student placements from the university of Brunel.
He is part of the implementation team, where he works closely with customers to implement scripts and queries to meet their needs.

Favourite Quote:
"It works on my machine"
- George when things don't work

Favourite Sweet:
Wispa chocolate bar

If you could have any dinner guest, who would it be? 
Ricky Gervais

Jamie Sykes

Name: Jamie Sykes

Title: Degree Apprentice

Jamie is the most recent degree apprentice taken on here. He works closely with a team to develop and implement scripts and queries used in our product which is currently running overseas. He is working towards his BSc degree and so goes to University one day a week but works on it at home as well.

Favourite quote?
"When live gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back! I don't want your damn lemons."
-Cave Johnson

Favourite sweet?
Wine Gums, easily

If you could have any dinner guest, who would it be?
Russell Howard

 

Piers Rust

Name: Piers Rust

Title: Student Project Engineer

As part of the Implementation team, I have worked on a variety of projects. Recently I helped with a project to implement and present some new features to potential clients.

Favourite quote?
"The most amazing things that can happen to a human being will happen to you if you just lower your expectations"

Favourite sweet?
Jelly Beans

If you could have any dinner guest, who would it be?
Gordon Ramsay, apparently he makes great scrambled eggs.