Algorithms Developer (Java)

We are looking for a new colleague who brings solid mathematical and industrial (Java based) software engineering expertise with a strong drive to deliver results and a fundamental interest in continuously building a stronger and better performing team by challenging and coaching. Could this be your next job?

In the Applications Algorithms group we are responsible for the development and implementation of the common algorithms that are then used by other teams to develop applications to optimize the production process of our customers. We are a group of experts on mathematics, algorithms, numerical methods and software engineering.

• Collaborate with our experts developing or improving algorithms / mathematical models and contribute to the development from a software point of view
• Create a solid software design for algorithms or parts of it, where speed and memory usage should be optimized
• Write quality code that is easy to test and maintain
• Define, automate, and execute tests on unit, component, and integration level
• Write clear documentation for design and qualification
• All of the above in close collaboration with team members, working closely together.

• Master in computer science, mathematics, or relevant
• Java SE programming skills on expert level, at least 3 years experience with software development in large industrial environments / projects
• Experience with scientific/mathematical programming
• Good knowledge of algorithms and data structures in computer science
• Good knowledge of linear algebra, preferability also on optimization techniques and control modeling
• Understanding of the to-be-implemented mathematical algorithm and make solid java design to realize the algorithm
• Experience with OO design principle, UML diagrams, design patterns
• Experience with testing of large systems, understand the concept of unit, component, and system level testing
• Experience in Continuous Integration, and with state-of-the art software engineering tools (like Maven, Git, and Atlassian stack)
• Extensive knowledge of profiling and debugging
• Preferably have Matlab or other scripting experience of algorithms
• Preferably have experience python and Julia.
• Preferably experience in optimizing algorithms for run-time performance and experience with developing for the Apache spark engine

The right candidate will be provided a challenging and varied position in a professional, high-tech environment. An appropriate salary, future prospects and excellent benefits are evident. After a period of secondment and functioning properly, you can be contracted by our client.