Job TitleSofware Engineer
Job Description
Software Engineer
Job Description
Do you like to configure, develop and maintain material handling software solutions? Do you like to take an extra step, analyzing the root cause of a failed software test, and troubleshooting solutions for this cause? And lastly, do you like to travel, meeting many cultures and seeing places? Then apply now as Software Engineer in our APAC project integration department.
Vanderlande understands the complexities associated with operating a successful airport and parcel operation and delivers future proof logistic process automation. These automation systems are composed of many (electro-) mechanical and IT components, built by teams in various parts of the world and must be integrated with software systems to support the processes of our customers.
As a Software Engineer, you are involved in configuring and developing the various software components and (sub)systems into a solution. This is especially challenging for large and complex airport and parcel systems where the software controls individual carrier systems, automatic storage and retrieval systems, automated guided vehicles, robots, conveyors, control software and IT infrastructure. You test the software to ensure that it works according to the design. Often testing involves attempts to intentionally break the system to identify any problem areas, based on an analysis of technical risks.
Your tasks and responsibilities
- Works closely with the solution and/or software architect to configure and develop software features according to customer requirements.
- Deploy software for inhouse and onsite validation.
- Make test designs and test plans based on design, risk analysis and customer demands.
- Implement test cases, scripts and stubs, prepare the component test execution in factory or on site.
- Set up and configure test tooling.
- Execute the customer acceptance tests inhouse and on-site.
- Analyze and report the test results, (production) problems and verify solutions.
- Discuss results with developers, software architects / clients or other team members.
As Software Engineer you report to the IT Projectleader. Based on your field of interest there is opportunity to grow to a Software Architect or IT Projectleader role.
Your department
The APAC project integration department is part of the business unit Airport & Parcel Solutions within Vanderlande Industries. The department is responsible for system design, testing and integration of complex Airport and Parcel systems for customer in the Asia Pacific region like Changi, Hong Kong and Sydney airport and DHL and FedEx international customers. The department works in an international team setting with people from different countries with different cultural backgrounds.
Your Profile
You are an analytical software engineer who thinks in a systems perspective. You are able to manage small details while keeping an eye on the big picture. You like to work together in an international multi-disciplinary team of engineers.
- You have a Bachelor or Master degree
- Advanced knowledge of Software development, preferably in JAVA
- Knowledge of software testing methodologies and techniques, automated test-tools (execution, result registration, test management).
- Familiar with tools such as JIRA, BitBucket, Bamboo
- Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems, Oracle databases, Weblogic application servers.
- Affinity with IT and Industrial Automation and interested in logistic processes is a plus, but we are willing to train your domain knowledge.
- Good communication skills in English
- Assertive team player and proactive
- You are willing to travel for about 40% of the time
Top Skills
What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market.
Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation.
Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
