Software Developer

CONTEXT

Our client, a major player in its sector, is building the next generation of maritime research infrastructure. Behind the scenes, a second towing carriage is being prepared to run complex hydrodynamic and engineering experiments, and the software that orchestrates the entire test lifecycle has become a strategic asset. The organisation is not simply maintaining tools; it is creating a connected ecosystem where test execution, data capture, model-ship autonomy, and engineering support all meet. The team needs a developer who can translate conceptual frameworks into reliable software, working at the intersection of industrial systems, databases, and real-time experimentation. The story is one of precision, curiosity, and engineering progress: each line of code helps researchers move from an idea to a measurable result.

ACTIVITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain an overarching management system used to plan, configure, and follow test campaigns.
• Build and evolve test execution software for a second towing carriage, ensuring operators and engineers can run experiments securely and efficiently.
• Work on a database application that centralises test data, configuration, results, and operational history.
• Contribute to autonomous model-ship software, connecting navigation, sensor, and control logic with the wider test environment.
• Provide general IT support to the engineering team, troubleshooting issues and improving day-to-day technical workflows.
• Collaborate with internal experts and external stakeholders to turn conceptual frameworks into concrete technical designs.
• Write clean, documented code and participate in reviews, testing, and continuous improvement of the software delivery process.

EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

• Deliver a dependable and scalable test management platform that becomes the reference tool for daily engineering operations.
• Increase the reliability and repeatability of towing-carriage experiments through better software control and data handling.
• Enable autonomous model-ship scenarios to be tested more safely, with clearer telemetry and stronger integration with the research infrastructure.
• Reduce manual effort and technical friction for engineers by providing responsive IT support and well-designed internal applications.
• Leave behind a maintainable codebase, clear documentation, and a stronger software culture within the technical team.

ENVIRONMENT

• Industrial and research-oriented software development.
• Database applications, management systems, and test execution software.
• Autonomous systems, sensor data, and model-ship control concepts.
• Collaboration with engineering teams, researchers, and external partners.
• Agile and iterative delivery practices, code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• A hybrid mix of hands-on development, technical design, and operational IT support.