senior software developer

At Poulpharm, we believe in the potential of every individual to make a positive impact on veterinary healthcare. Our dedicated team of professionals – ranging from laboratory technicians, animal carers, researchers and species experts to marketers and quality coordinators – works tirelessly together, both at the diagnostic level and when conducting (pre-)clinical trials in our own state-of-the-art testing facilities.

To support the DATA team in Belgium, Poulpharm is looking for a Senior Software Developer (m/f).

Do you have several years’ experience as a software developer and are you ready to take on a key role within an innovative environment? Do you get a buzz from designing robust software solutions and solving technical challenges?

Would you like to help build a platform that has a direct impact on the day-to-day operations of our laboratories?

Then you’re the colleague we’re looking for!

Job description

As a Senior Software Developer, you will help drive the further development of our in-house platform. You will develop reliable software, contribute ideas on the technical architecture and ensure that our applications provide optimal support for the day-to-day operations of our laboratories.

You will be responsible for:

Developing and expanding our in-house LIMS platform

Designing and implementing integrations between the LIMS, ERP systems and various pieces of laboratory equipment.

Maintaining existing integrations and modernising them where necessary, with a focus on stability and continuity.

You will contribute ideas on the software architecture and monitor the technical quality and maintainability of the codebase.

You will carry out code reviews and contribute to testing, CI/CD and technical documentation.

You will work closely with scientific teams to translate their needs into user-friendly software solutions.

You will take ownership of projects from analysis through to implementation.

Together with your colleagues in the datateam and the scientific teams, you will work on innovative solutions and report to the datamanager.

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You have at least 5 years’ experience as a software developer and have helped build business-critical applications.

You have a strong knowledge of Python and/or another modern backend language, and relational databases (such as PostgreSQL).

You have experience with APIs and system integrations. You know how to successfully connect different applications and technologies.

You work independently and take ownership of your projects, from analysis and development through to implementation and support.

You have an eye for high-quality, maintainable and robust software.

Experience with Odoo, Azure, containers, CI/CD practices and an affinity with a scientific or regulated environment (such as LIMS or pharma) is a plus.

You communicate fluently in Dutch and English

what do we offer you?

A challenging role in which you’ll help build an innovative in-house platform and have a direct impact on the technical future of our software.

Opportunities for personal growth and further development

An attractive salary package, tailored to your experience and expertise, supplemented by meal vouchers (€8), hospitalisation and health insurance, a mobile phone allowance and a company car with a fuel/charging card

Option to work remotely

A 40-hour working week with 12 days of compensatory time off

Flexible leave to ensure an optimal work-life balance

A company culture centred on collaboration, team spirit and fun, with after-work drinks and regular team events

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your CV and motivation letter to jobs@poulpharm.be.