Senior Software Developer

Making a difference to create a better future 

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future? We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make that difference, tackling the climate challenge. It’s a big responsibility, and we have committed to do it. We have launched our ambition, MissionZero – enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in Cement and we need your skills, curiosity and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials required for a better future.

About the role

As a Senior Software Developer you will join our Software R&D—Advanced Optimization and Analytics team, which is part of the Automation Technology Product Line within FLSmidth Cement. You will be part of a diverse and international team of software developers and subject matter experts focused on delivering great digital solutions that support business outcomes through innovation, transformation, and the use of new technologies.

Your primary responsibilities will be developing new technological solutions on FLSmidth’s optimization software platforms: ECS/ProcessExpert® and QCX/BlendExpert. These products boost the performance of our customers' industrial processes. Therefore, your commitment to collaborative problem-solving and quality product development is essential.

ECS/ProcessExpert® software provides advanced process control and optimization for the cement industry. It delivers maximum efficiency and higher profitability by using a sophisticated toolbox that combines the best control techniques to achieve unparalleled process stability, optimize production, and support the plant’s sustainability ambitions.

QCX/BlendExpert is an advanced package that controls the blending of raw materials and additives in grinding mills through chemical analysis results. Our software continuously performs complex chemical conditions analyses and, based on these results, automatically adjusts the set-point of material and additive feeders.

We know you have a life outside of work which is why we offer a range of benefits that allow you to plan your life accordingly. We, therefore, endeavour to promote a lifestyle that meets your individual needs while also enabling you to be fully engaged and successful at work so that both our business goals and your personal aspirations are met.

Your responsibilities

During ideation and research:

• Collaborate and engage with internal teams & external customers to understand their needs, requirements, and desired business outcomes.

• Analyze requirements and document technical specifications for features or system design.

• Identify and understand bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.

During development and implementation:

• Develop and improve the variety of products of our portfolio, such as ECS/ProcessExpert® and QCX/BlendExpert.

• Maintain, troubleshoot and debug issues in our existing software applications

• Provide support for colleagues and customers including troubleshooting of installed base

• You may be required to visit industrial factories worldwide to deploy, test, and validate the newly developed solutions.

• Create and maintain documentation for product development.

Your qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Software Development within an Industrial environment.

• You can come with different backgrounds, such us f.ex Master degree in related disciplines as Computer science / Chemical or Electronics Eng. / Process Control / or equivalent professional experience.

• Design, development and maintenance of complex software systems

• Object-oriented programming

• .NET Framework and C#.

• .NET (cross-platform)

• Relational databases, preferably MS SQL

The ideal candidate

• Demonstrates ability to perform under pressure consistently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines while maintaining a good mood in daily work.

• Have good communication & coaching skills to exchange knowledge with your team.

• Is a team player who enjoys working in international teams distributed worldwide.

• Has the ability to work independently when needed, with a high level of personal integrity and accountability

• Is willing to learn new platforms, languages, and technologies within a short span of time.

• Has a self-driven curiosity paired with creativity and willingness to find the best solutions for our customers’ needs.

• Mentor fellow engineers in your areas of expertise

• Contribute to a team culture tha