Job TitleSoftware Solution Architect
Job Description
Overview:
The IT Solutions concepting team is active throughout the world to deliver HLC (High Level Control software) solutions within Vanderlande. The High-Level Control software suites (VIBES for airports and PACE Sort for Parcel) contain software modules to support the logistic sorting and transport of materials. Due to the growth of Vanderlande we are currently looking for a Software Solution Architect to expand the team.
You will be a part of the team, that is responsible for the software system design, testing, and integration of complex baggage handling systems. As a Software Solution Architect, you will translate system requirements into specifications for our software solutions.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
As a Software Solution Architect, you will lead design of the software modules for specific customer projects. These projects have multidisciplinary aspects usually consisting out of mechanical, electromechanical, SCADA, Low Level Control, IT and High-Level Control. The main task of the architect is the High-Level Control part but also requires understanding and interfacing of the other aspects of the project. Typically, these projects have a duration of one to two years of specification, development and testing, commissioning.
Job profile
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Translate system requirements into software design containing functional description, interface designs.
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Work within the project team as the responsible person for the software system design. In other words, guarding the scope.
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Support the project during deployment, testing and commissioning.
Sales support:
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Advise on non-standard requirements, solutions during sales phase.
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Verify, review concept, feasibility on software solutions, offered by sales.
Continuous improvement:
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Participate in design discussions, tool clarifications and process improvements.
Qualifications:
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Good communication skills
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Team player
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Agile mindset
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Pragmatic and hands on attitude, as well process driven.
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Good command of English
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
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Minimum 3 years of experience in software system design
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Experience in implementation of material handling systems or industrial controls systems
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Knowledge of Industrial and business process automation
What we offer
This position offers a competitive salary range of €4.600 to €6.100 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.
On top of your fixed salary, you will receive the following secondary benefits:
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40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
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Flexible working hours.
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A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
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Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
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Working from home allowance.
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Collective pension scheme and discount on health insurance.
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On-site company health centers with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
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Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
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A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
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And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.
Your application
If the role of Software Solution Architect appeals to you, then please apply now by completing the application form, and uploading your CV and covering letter. For more information, please contact Michelle van der Schoot (Senior Recruiter) on +31 413 49 52 41.
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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.
