Key Skills

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Software Engineer to join the team in Delft! At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on Earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. With this, we help organizations, governments and commercial entities to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision-making. We focus on 4 domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability and the High-Tech Industry. We control all levels of the data value chain from data source to user applications, and apply our expertise within our innovations, customer projects and talent acquisition services. Our headquarters are in Delft, The Netherlands and we have two satellite offices in Oslo, Norway and Rome, Italy with a total of 125 experts employed at S[&]T. The High-Tech Consulting team consists of a growing group of people, divided between Delft and Oslo, who work with varying companies on solutions to coding problems. The team has worked on projects such as CO2M and Space Weather with KNMI, SPEXone with SRON and FORUM with HULD, as well as an instrument simulator for an ESA satellite so that all the data processing software can be tested thoroughly before the satellite is launched and also ESA mission EarthCARE. Outside of Space, you may also find projects in other fields such as Quantum technology, in which our colleagues interact with a quantum processor node, that will be used to demonstrate and test the feasibility of a larger quantum network connected across countries. These projects are often partially in Delft and partially on-site at the partners and allow you to come into contact with the technical aspects of the projects while also focusing on your programming skills to solve complex problems. Furthermore, you can make important connections and learn from professionals in different research areas. As a Software Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge software development, you are someone who: Enjoys working in a dynamic, high-tech organization Enjoys solving software challenges and looking for the best solution within the budget and time constraints of projects Has a strong analytical mind that enjoys coming up with novel solutions Is capable of self-study to quickly acquire new knowledge and skills across technical areas Your main responsibilities will be: Software development for high-tech or science applications, independently or in a team setting Ensure software quality through code reviews Testing and documentation of the software Optimizing data processing by improving algorithms, and IT infrastructure Communication with project partners and/or the customer within the projects Requirements: You have completed higher technical education (BSc / MSc) in Computer Science or Informatics or a track record in software engineering Proven experience with one or both programming languages: Python, C++ Experience working with Linux (including system administration) You function well in a team (2-5 people) and can communicate effectively and clearly (both verbally and in writing) with customers and your team member Comfortable with writing formal documentation (requirements, design, interfaces, and others) Experience with version management systems/source control (git, SVN), continuous integration (Jenkins), project management tools (Redmine, JIRA), virtualization (VM’s), and containerization (Docker) You are fluent in written and spoken English and Dutch is a preference You are authorised to work in the Netherlands Interested? Then click to apply or send your CV and motivational letter to [email protected]. Privacy Notice: In order to apply for this vacancy you must submit your personal information to Science [&] Technology. Science [&] Technology will collect, use, and process your personal information as mentioned in our Privacy Policy. Our policy and processing of your personal information are compliant with the GDPR. Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 10 days of your application, you may assume that we have selected another candidate we would like to interview for this position. We do our best to get back to you individually, however, due to a high volume of responses, it can be that we have not been able to reject your application in person. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are not seeking assistance and will not be liable for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions. Any candidates submitted by agencies without prior written agreement will be considered our direct applicants and may be employed without obligation or fee.

Core Responsibilities

Develop software for high-tech and science applications, independently or as part of a team, and ensure quality through code reviews, testing, and documentation. Improve data processing algorithms and IT infrastructure, and communicate with project partners and customers.

Requirements

A BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Informatics, or equivalent software engineering experience is required, along with proven experience in Python and/or C++ and experience with Linux. Candidates should work effectively in small teams, communicate clearly, write formal documentation, and have experience with source control, continuous integration, project management tools, virtualization, and containerization; English fluency is required, Dutch is preferred, and authorization to work in the Netherlands is required.