Junior Software Engineer - Maastricht

Job content

The customer requires a full-time expert to assist internal staff. He will be required to develop software modules and documentation changes (from specification to design, coding, and testing) in collaboration with the team members

Responsibilities

The domains that the candidate will cover are multiple; in particular tasks are expected to include the following activities:

• Develop software modules – this includes designing, developing, maintaining, and providing support on applications in the areas of light data processing (trajectory prediction, datalink, coordination, etc.)
• Perform modifications to source code, documentation, and test suite
• Writing procedural documentation and reviewing specification written by the system provider
• Review request for changes, clarify the understanding of the intention, perform prototyping where necessary, and create unambiguous software specifications
• Analyse modifications required to source code, documentation, and test suite, and define test scope, to implement problem fixes and changes
• Perform and document tests in line with test scope defined before
• Arrange review of own source code, documentation, and test result by peers
• Review source code, documentation, test suit changes and test results performed by peers
• Perform investigation of incidents and problems and provide solutions
• Debrief on the status of work and potential technical and schedule problems
• Execute tasks in accordance with governing quality, safety, and security management procedures

Educational requirements

• Higher technical education in Computer Science or Information Technology, with a focus on Software Engineering, or equivalent professional knowledge MANDATORY

Technical/Professional qualification

• At least 3 years of experience developing large scale (>100 kSLOC) operational back-end software in a Unix environment MANDATORY
• At least 3 years of experience using Ada, C++, or Java programming MANDATORY – Ada is considered an asset
• Experience in developing and maintaining software and documentation in accordance with recognized industrial quality and safety standards (SWAL 3 or equivalent) MANDATORY
• More than 2 years of relevant/broad experience as programmer MANDATORY
• Good knowledge of a specific programming language or environment MANDATORY
• Knowledge of algorithms, software- and system architectures, software engineering, and analysis and specs writing MANDATORY
• Experience in using ClearCase, JIRA, Confluence DESIRABLE

Experience/skills required

• Very good oral and written communication skills in English (Listening-Reading-Writing – C1/B2/B2) MANDATORY
• Ability to identify, analyse, and solve problems and to present key issues and possible/recommended solutions in a clear, structured, and concise way MANDATORY
• Cooperates and works well in a team MANDATORY
• Excellent technical abilities to acquire quickly and efficient a good knowledge of the environment MANDATORY
• Experience with Aviation/Air Traffic Management systems DESIRABLE
  

Other Requirements (personal Characteristics)

• Autonomous, mature, social, patient
• Desire to work in a multi-cultural team
• Positive and open minded, commited to getting a job done
• Hands-on approach

Summary of mandatory requirements

• Higher technical education in Computer Science or Information Technology, with a focus on Software Engineering, or equivalent professional + More than 2 years of relevant/broad experience as programmer + At least 3 years of experience developing large scale operational back-end software in a Unix environment + At least 3 years of experience using Ada, C++, or Java programming
• Languages: English Mandatory
• Start: We are looking for candidates that are able to start in May/June
• European passport

Location

Maastricht, Netherlands (on-site work + telework when deemed possible or required)

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