Software Engineer (Back-end) - TrendMiner

TrendMiner is an innovative software development company specializing in industrial analytics. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to provide advanced analytics solutions for time-series, event, and asset data, with a growing focus on intaegrating machine learning capabilities. Our dynamic team is committed to delivering high-quality software products that empower our clients to optimize their operations and drive business growth. We are a fast-growing company based in Hasselt, Belgium, with a global customer base spanning several industries, including chemicals, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals.

Be you, join us.

We are seeking a talented and experienced mid-level software engineer to join our product development team with a passion for machine learning integration. You will collaborate closely with other engineers, product owners, data scientists, and designers to design & develop robust and scalable back-end systems that seamlessly integrate machine learning functionalities into our industrial analytics product.

What you will do

• You will be part of a fun agile team to grow and build our platform
• Collaborate with the product owner, team architect and other stakeholders to understand user requirements and translate them into technical specifications for back-end functionalities involving machine learning integration.
• Design, develop, and maintain back-end APIs using Python to enable features like:
  • Embedding and running PMML & ONNX models within the application using Python notebooks.
  • Integrating with external machine learning tools and services.
  • Assist in evolving and innovating our platform.
• Implement back-end features with a focus on performance, scalability, maintainability, and security, considering the additional demands of machine learning pipelines.
• Work closely with front-end engineers to ensure seamless integration of machine learning functionalities into the user interface.
• Participate in designing and implementing databases and data access layers to support machine learning models and data pipelines.
• Write unit tests and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices, especially for machine learning integration components.
• Contribute to our back-end community by sharing knowledge, best practices, and participating in cross-team initiatives, particularly those focused on machine learning integration.
• Stay updated on emerging back-end technologies, machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Azure ML), and industry trends, and propose improvements to our back-end architecture and processes to enhance machine learning integration capabilities.

What you bring along

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a back-end developer with expertise in Python application development.
• Strong proficiency in Python, data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming principles, and familiarity with machine learning concepts.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environment with knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and SQL.
• Experience with API design principles (RESTful APIs).
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with Java and Spring Boot is a plus.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Python unittests, Pytest, JUnit) is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work with a dynamic and fast-growing company in the industrial analytics space.
• Work with a global team of experts in data science, software engineering, and industrial automation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including a company car.
• A developer laptop (Linux, Mac).
• A flexible (up to 60%) remote work policy.
• A great office at the Corda Campus in Hasselt
• Career growth and development opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.
• Joining a visionary technical innovator where you can work with state-of-the-art tools.
• Fun, collaborative, and challenging work environment.
• Flexible working hours and attention to work/life balance.
• An open-minded culture where you can ‘be your best you.’.
• Personal Learning and Development budget and guidance.
• Company managed and external training opportunities.

We are committed to providing a fun, collaborative, and challenging work environment and offer a competitive s