About VITO
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The Environmental Intelligence unit at VITO processes petabytes of Earth Observation (EO) data. We specialize in extracting reliable, actionable information from vast amounts of satellite imagery for customers worldwide.
Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the evolution of our operational EO services. You will participate in:
Evolving and hardening our operational EO processing systems
Modernising our stack with cloud-native, scalable architectures
Leveraging AI-assisted development tools to increase quality, velocity and maintainability
You will work in an agile team of solution architects, developers, EO scientists and operations engineers, helping bridge R&D prototypes into stable, maintainable operational services. You’ll join a talented, dedicated team working in a fast-paced international environment, developing added value products on cutting edge technologies that support public authorities, industry, research and society at large.
Key Responsibilities
Develop efficient services, algorithms and data processing workflows for EO satellite products
Translate prototypes and proof-of-concepts into robust, production-grade components
Deliver clean, maintainable and well-documented code, primarily in Python
Implement microservices and APIs that integrate seamlessly with our processing platforms
Take shared responsibility for operational services, including incident analysis, performance optimisation and reliability improvements
Use AI-assisted coding tools to improve efficiency and code quality
Ensure solid automated test coverage (unit, integration, regression tests)
Collaborate closely with architects, product owners and EO experts to refine requirements and define technical designs
Provide 3rd-line support for customer issues and service anomalies
Contribute to team-wide decisions on architecture, tools, coding standards and best practices
Job requirements
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field with at least 5 years of professional experience.
Strong proficiency in Python and object-oriented programming.
Proven experience in professional software engineering within an Agile environment
Experience working in DevOps-oriented environments (infrastructure, monitoring, automation)
Experience with CI/CD and testing frameworks
Experience with AI-assisted development tools
Experience in cloud-native deployments (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, cloud providers) is a plus
Experience with large-scale data processing (e.g. Apache Spark) is a plus
Affinity with Earth Observation, geospatial data or scientific data processing is a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a mindset of continuous learning in both software engineering and EO domains
Ability to work independently toward clear outcomes, both individually and as part of a team.
Offer
We operate in an activity-based way, meaning your work activities guide where you work. Our headquarters is located in Mol, and we anticipate an average onsite presence of about 50%. We also support flexibility: part-time remote work or working from one of our satellite offices in Antwerp-Berchem, Genk, Ghent, Leuven, Kortrijk or Ostend is possible.
A competitive salary with a range of benefits, including allowances, insurance, and a modular package of holidays.
Innovation is our asset, so it goes without saying that we give our employees the opportunity to take additional training courses and stay up-to-date in their field. You will always have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and discover new technologies.
You will have the opportunity to be part of an organization with an international reputation, known for its cutting-edge technological research and scientific consultancy.
With us, you will contribute directly to sustainable developments at local, national and global level through your innovative applications. You provide answers to contemporary societal challenges.
Moreover, we highly value a good work-life balance at VITO. xphnsxz This is achieved by adopting a flexible attitude depending on your specific needs.
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