Call for Data Engineer and Software Developer at Simula Consulting

Simula Consulting, a new daughter company of Simula Research Laboratory, delivers high-quality consulting services in key ICT areas to public and private organisations on a commercial basis. The mission of the company is to redefine what’s possible through digitalisation, bridging the gap between academic discoveries and real-world applications.

Simula Consulting is looking for a data engineer and a software developer, in permanent positions. As a new member, you will be involved in exciting and challenging projects in different domains ranging from smart cities to healthcare and medtech. You will be involved in development of concepts and solutions, as well as working hands-on by building a robust and efficient technology.

What you will do

• Participate in various IT projects with external customers and internally: understand a problem and gather requirements, decide on buy-vs-build solutions, contribute to architecture, methods, and technology choice.
• Develop and implement digital products/technology in a team.
• Provide advice on specific technologies and digitalisation strategies: perform technical due diligence, prepare a technical / quality assurance report.

We look for data engineers who

• have a solid background in data engineering, incl. data engineering best practices, databases, APIs, CI/CD, containers, DevOps.
• have hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code.
• have good hands-on experience with cloud platforms.
• have a good understanding of machine learning life cycles.
• are committed to writing clean, scalable and high quality code that is easy to maintain.
• can work independently and take ownership of tasks from start to finish, while also enjoying team-work.
• actively strives to learn new things and share knowledge with others.
• fluent in English. Ability to speak and write in Norwegian is a plus.

We look for software developer who

• have strong programming skills with Python, C++ or Java.
• have experience with web and API development.
• have experience with databases and cloud providers.
• write robust, well-tested and documented code of high quality.
• like experimentation and testing, and is good at communicating analytical findings.
• fluent in English. Ability to speak and write in Norwegian is a plus.

Simula offers

• A competitive salary.
• An informal and inclusive international working environment: a highly competent and motivated team of international researchers and engineers.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Modern office facilities located at Fornebu by the Oslo fjord and 10 minutes’ drive from the center of Oslo.
• Numerous benefits: access to company cabin, BabyBonus arrangements, sponsored social events, generous equipment budgets (e.g., computer, phone and subscription), subsidized canteen meals and monthly bus pass, comprehensive travel/health insurance policy, etc.
• Relocation assistance: accommodation, visas, complimentary Norwegian language courses, etc
• Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees’ health and well-being is a priority and we encourage them to make use of our flexible work arrangements to help balance their work and home lives efficiently.
• Simula is an equal opportunity employer, and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements

Interested applicants must submit the following:

• A cover letter explaining the candidate’s background, interests and how/why the candidate is qualified for the position;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Academic transcripts;
• Contact information of two references.

Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis and the position will be open until filled. Preferred starting date as soon as possible and not later than May 2021.

Contact:

• Inquiries about the positions can be made by email to Valeriya Naumova (valeriya@simula.no)

Simula Consulting uses Semac´s background check in our recruitment process.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

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