R&D Software Engineer

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We are looking for a Senior R&D Software Engineer that will define and develop concepts for the new generation software platform for digitalization of mine hoist systems and services.

As a member of the global R&D team, covering different technology areas of mine hoists, you will be part of a team that shapes the technical content of ABB mine hoist systems and services globally. Your innovative and qualitative solutions will enable our customers to reach their targets of both productivity and sustainability through best in-class technology.

As a person you are customer-oriented with a passion for shaping the future through technology and user centricity. You can both see the bigger picture as well as pay attention to details to ensure both innovation and quality in what you and colleagues develop. You are pro-active, take ownership and focus on opportunities. As a true team player, you are good at collaboration and communication both with other colleagues in the team and with internal and external stakeholders.

This position is reporting to Global R&D and Technology Manager. Location can be flexible but preferable in one of our main centers in Montreal, Johannesburg, Shanghai or Sweden.

Your responsibilities

• You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance software applications and define the architectural concepts for the new generation software platform for digitalization of mine hoist systems and services. This includes cloud, on-premise, edge architecture, software development and design.
• Guiding and mentoring team members in areas of software development, DevOps, cyber security and software architecture. Ensure the team follows best practices, focusing on high-quality code, test coverage, support, maintenance and release management.
• Ensure software engineering is carried out in compliance with ABB standards, processes, guidelines and cyber security requirements.
• With your background you have the competence to judge if the requirements from Product Management can be fulfilled and do a rough estimate of the scope of work.
• Execute assigned design and development activities focused on building solutions efficiently, cost-effectively, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Deliver high quality and efficient code according to best coding practices and ABB coding conventions.
• Lead the Cyber Security field within the R&D team across all products, provide guidance and expertise, perform assessments and be the contact person towards the division and other business lines.

Your background

• You have a university degree in relevant field and around 7 years of proven work experience. This includes backend development (preferably C# .NET), cloud experience (preferably Azure) and cyber security.
• Experience in Azure DevOps and Agile processes is an advantage. It is also a plus if you have experience in industry, especially mining industry, and have worked with IEC 62443.
• Being part of a global team, fluency in English both written and spoken is a must.

More about us

We offer an international and dynamic working environment where our business delivers advanced technology in large projects across the world in a customer-oriented and highly globalized industry.

We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website http://www.abb.com.