Software Analyst

About the Role

Cosine is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that meet the needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop software analysis tools to help scientists gain insights into collected data.
• Manage and develop features in our internal database using the Django framework.
• Create, test, and maintain various data pipelines to ensure a correct and efficient data flow.
• Develop and maintain user interfaces for interaction with software tools, ensuring a user-friendly experience.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Computer Science, or 5+ years experience in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of the Python programming language, including unit testing, and handling package managers such as pip.
• Familiarity with essential packages such as Django, Flask, NumPy, and Matplotlib.
• Essential experience with Django and Django REST Framework, proficiency in building web applications.
• Curiosity to learn scientific programming, encompassing not only conventional software architectures but also a deeper understanding of working with arrays/data points, mathematical functions, and datasets in a scientific context.
• Ability to handle a holistic software approach, ranging from front-end to back-end development, API integration, database management, testing, and software pipelines.
• Proficient use of Git(Lab) for version control and collaborative development.
• Competence in terminal-based operations, a Linux environment, SSH connections, and proficiency in managing virtual machines and virtual environments.
• Basic proficiency in web development, including maintenance of web tools using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (including JQuery), recommended but not mandatory.

Desirable Skills

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in a professional working environment.
• Analytical skills, ability to solve complex problems.
• Attention to detail and focus on quality.
• Ability to write clear and comprehensive technical software documentation.
• Good additional communication skills in German, French, Italian, Dutch, or Spanish are an advantage.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Good time management.

About Cosine

Cosine is a dynamic and international company that offers a part-time or full-time onsite position in a dynamic and international setting, where you can combine your knowledge with highly innovative technology and applications with good and flexible working conditions.