Thesis Student - Software modernization

Agfa-Gevaert; Mortsel; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Agfa-Gevaert is offering a thesis position focused on modernizing a legacy software component and better integration into the existing quality assurance infrastructure. You will work with C++, AI-assisted tools, and CI practices to migrate code and establish automated testing for medical imaging applications.

As part of your role you design and implement automated tests, apply AI-assisted development tools to migrate code, monitor coverage, and integrate checks into the CI/CD pipeline while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong affinity with software development, testing, automation and development infrastructure
• Experience with C++ development, experience with other programming languages is a plus
• Familiarity with git and CI/CD concepts is an asset
• Curious and eager to explore new tools, technologies, and environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English/Dutch and a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve automated unit and regression tests
• Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code migration, test generation, refactoring, and documentation
• Establish and monitor code coverage metrics
• Integrate testing, coverage analysis, and regression checks into the existing CI/CD pipeline
• Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize future software migration efforts
• Use and improve best practices for integrating AI coding assistants into software modernization workflows
• Collaborate with senior software developers and imaging experts to validate functionality and quality

Skills

C++ development

CI/CD

Testing

Automation

Code coverage

AI-assisted tools

English/Dutch communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Physics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD concepts

Job description

Are you about to finish your degree with a thesis? Do you want to apply your software engineering skills to a real world product used in medical imaging?

We are offering a thesis position focused on modernizing a legacy software component and better integration into the existing quality assurance infrastructure.

During your project you will use C++, our internal development framework, AI-assisted development tools and modern continuous integration (CI) practices to migrate an existing code base to a new framework and establish a robust automated testing environment. You will collaborate closely with imaging specialists and development experts to ensure the software meets the high quality standards needed for medical applications.

Your Role

• Design, implement, and improve automated unit and regression tests
• Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code migration, test generation, refactoring, and documentation
• Establish and monitor code coverage metrics
• Integrate testing, coverage analysis, and regression checks into the existing CI/CD pipeline
• Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize future software migration efforts
• Use and improve best practices for integrating AI coding assistants into software modernization workflows
• Collaborate with senior software developers and imaging experts to validate functionality and quality

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong affinity with software development, testing, automation and development infrastructure
• Experience with C++ development, experience with other programming languages is a plus
• Familiarity with git and CI/CD concepts is an asset
• Curious and eager to explore new tools, technologies, and environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English/Dutch and a collaborative mindset

Why Join Us?

• Work in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment
• Help build next-generation medical imaging solutions
• Collaborate with a diverse team of software, verification, and imaging experts
• Grow your expertise at the intersection of software engineering, automation, and imaging

Job Segment: Test Engineer, Testing, Software Engineer, Developer, Intern, Engineering, Technology, Entry Level