Senior Software Engineer

Delft

Full-time: 40 hours per week

Regular

About this job

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

We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineering role for our Space & Science business unit in Delft, the Netherlands, to work on the software development for our Data Processing and Analysis systems and services.

One of our teams within the Space & Science business unit is working on delivering solutions that facilitate automated processing of Earth Observation (EO) data, and provide both automated and interactive analysis of such data. For example, we provide an interactive environment for scientific end-users to develop and test their own data processors. Similarly, we deliver quality control systems for various missions such as Biomass, Sentinel-1, and Sentinel-5P, that monitor satellite instrument performance and perform validation (for example: https://mpc-vdaf-server.tropomi.eu/). Our toolchains are also used for public services that allow scientists to easily retrieve and analyze EO data, especially data concerned with the atmospheric composition (for example: NO2 over europe (https://maps.s5p-pal.com/).

Currently, we are looking for people who enjoy working on state of the art (open-source) technologies and have in-depth knowledge of the software engineering domain. You will join a team of 5-7 team members that are looking forward to working with you!

This role is for you if you are someone who:

• Enjoys working in a team within a dynamic, high-tech organization.
• Enjoys working with cloud infrastructure for scientific computing, for example within the field of Earth Observation data processing.
• Likes to come up with their own solutions, and discuss and debate various options within the team.
• Likes to coach other team-members, in particular on the technical aspects.
• Also enjoys social interactions with colleagues.

Job details

Senior Software Engineer

Main responsibilities

• Software design and development within various projects and for the common toolstack.
• Together with the software architect you are the lead engineer responsible for one or more projects in the Earth Observation Domain.
• You can come up with designs of new solutions and know when to re-use existing ones.
• Take ownership of the software development process (estimation, scope management, release cycle).
• Lead team-members within the projects.
• Provide support to (scientific) end-users.

Requirements

You meet the following requirements:

• You have completed an academic education in Computer Science, Informatics or another relevant degree, or alternatively you have a well-established track record in software engineering and have experience with the complete software engineering lifecycle.
• At least 7 years of experience with coding in Python and at least one more language like C, C++ or Java.
• You can provide architectural solutions, and know when to use OO or alternatives.
• Experience working with Linux (including system administration tasks).
• Experience with version management systems/source control (git), continuous integration (Jenkins/Gitlab), project management tools (Redmine), virtualization (VMs), and containerization (Docker).
• You are fluent in written and spoken English.

It's an advantage if you:

• • Experience with Nix/NixOS or declarative programming.
    • Knowledge of Django, Jupyterlab, Openstack.
    • Experience with front-end development and/or scientific visualisation.

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.

Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new Senior Software Engineer?

Apply via our application form, or send your CV and motivational letter directly to recruitment@stcorp.nl.

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How to apply

Would you like to hear more? Send your CV and motivational letter to recruitment@stcorp.nl or apply directly through our website.

Kindly note that acquisition from third parties (e.g. agencies) based on this vacancy is not welcome.