Medior/Senior Data Science Software Engineer

Simply pursuing a successful business is no longer enough nowadays. Positive contributions to the planet and society at large are more important every day. At ORTEC our drive is to help our customers to use their data in a smart way to be more efficient, adaptive and sustainable. How nice would it be to have an inspiring job in an innovative industry and contribute to a better world? Well, this is your chance!

As a Medior/Senior Data Science Software Engineer at our Data Science and Consulting Business Unit, you will be responsible for finding and successfully implementing creative solutions to challenges faced by some of the most iconic businesses in the world, including Shell, Walmart, Coca-Cola, Heineken, and FedEx.

Using software engineering knowledge, you will develop full-stack applications. You will work in a joint team with other ORTEC colleagues and the customer. As the senior in the team, you represent ORTEC, and support and coach your more junior team members. Depending on your interests and the customer’s needs, your responsibilities will vary between model development, back-end or front-end development and data engineering. During this process, you will engage with clients directly to understand their business processes and workflows.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

• Translate business challenges into software solutions

• Design and implement applications and models in languages such as Python and JavaScript

• Use cloud computing tools and platforms such as Azure to provide customers with state-of-the-art data analytics

• Design and implement data architectures

• Develop best practices for data management, maintenance, reporting and security

• Improve data foundational procedures, guidelines and (security) standards

• Attend regular progress meetings with customers (multiple times a week) face-to-face or via online meeting software. This may include working on-site

Who you are

You have a passion for software engineering and data and want to use your passion and experience to contribute to a better world!

Furthermore:

• You have a BS or MS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, Applied Mathematics or equivalent.

• You have at least 4 years’ experience as Software Engineer in medium and/or large sized organizations, using back-end development languages like: Python, JavaScript, C# or C++.

• You have experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL), version control software (e.g. Git), CI/CD (e.g. Azure Devops), cloud services (e.g. Azure), and Data Science and Data Engineering services (e.g. Azure Databricks)

• You are currently living in the Netherlands and able to fluently communicate in English (verbally and in writing). It’s a big plus when you have at least basic proficiency in Dutch.

• You are able to work well both independently and as part of a team. You enjoy coaching and supporting your junior team members.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of business analytics, machine learning techniques, big data tools and optimization

• Experience in a client-facing, customer-focused role

• Knowledge of the energy and/or manufacturing industry

What we offer

• We believe in commitment: your permanent contract will be waiting for you

• Entrance to the most passionate powerhouse in applied mathematics

• Join our company and improve the world

• Enjoy an open, kind and fun culture

• Mobility allowance of 3% of your base salary

• Year-end bonus equal to a full month’s pay

• NS Business Card, lease opportunity or commuting allowance: it’s your choice

• 25 annual leave days, additional days from the age of 35

• Active employee association for fun activities with colleagues and content driven Young ORTEC for you to join

• We help you to #stayhealthy, to #stayeffective and to #stayconnected: we organize online activities such as pub quizzes, online sports events, social calls with colleagues, and when possible, offline events will be common practice as well again.

What to expect

We will help you to thrive in your field of expertise. We offer development programs, tailored to your individual needs and function requirements, including opportunities to attend courses and seminars. We offer challenging, practical hands-on experience with opportunities to work abroad. We operate in a flat organizational structure that keeps communication lines short. The atmosphere is open, informal, cooperative and positive. We employ over 1000 people in the Netherlands (HQ), Belgium, Germany, France, the U.K., Romania, Italy, the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Poland, Denmark and Singapore.