Technical Software Engineer

S[&]T; Delft; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-tech consulting firm in Delft is seeking a Technical Software Engineer to contribute to innovative projects in space data and technology. Candidates should have a higher technical education in Computer Science or a related field, along with experience in Python, C++, C#, or Java, and familiarity with Linux systems. The role involves software development, testing, optimizing algorithms, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Fluency in English is required; Dutch is preferred. Interested applicants should send their CV and motivation letter.

Qualifications

• Completed higher technical education in Computer Science or Informatics.
• Experience with Python, C++, C#, and/or Java software development.
• Experience working with Linux including system administration.
• Comfortable with writing formal documentation.
• Experience with version management systems like Git and continuous integration.

Responsibilities

• Software development for high-tech or science applications.
• Ensure software quality through code reviews.
• Testing and documentation of the software.
• Optimizing data processing by improving algorithms.
• Communication with project partners and/or customers.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Java

Linux

Team communication

Formal documentation

Version management (git, SVN)

Continuous integration (Jenkins)

Project management tools (Redmine, JIRA)

Virtualization

Containerization (Docker)

Fluency in English

Fluency in Dutch

Education

Higher technical education (BSc / MSc) in Computer Science or Informatics

Job description

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.

We are currently looking for a Technical Software Engineer to join the team in Delft.

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, which 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 project

Requirements

• You have completed higher technical education (BSc / MSc) in Computer Science or Informatics or a track record in software engineering
• We are looking for talented new colleagues to join our team, doesn't matter if you are junior or senior, if you meet the rest of the requirements and are motivated to join our gezellig consultancy team, we want to meet you!
• You have experience with Python, C++, C# and/or Java software development
• 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 strong preference
• You are authorised to work in the Netherlands

• 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

Interested?

Then click to apply or send your CV and motivation letter to [e-mail].

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