Software Engineer - Platform Engineering

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

Join us at Syensqo, where our IT team is gearing up to enhance its capabilities. We play a crucial role in the group's transformation—accelerating growth, reshaping progress, and creating sustainable shared value. IT team is making operational adjustments to supercharge value across the entire organization.

Here at Syensqo, we're one strong team! Our commitment to accountability drives us as we work hard to deliver value for our customers and stakeholders. In our dynamic and collaborative work environment, we add a touch of enjoyment while staying true to our motto: reinvent progress.

Come be part of our transformation journey and contribute to the change as a future team member.

We are looking for: 

As a Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that meet the evolving needs of our users and business. You will work on challenging projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the entire software development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities  

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance software applications using cloud components

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.

• Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineers to define, design, and ship new features.

• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with team members.

• Debug and resolve technical issues, ensuring optimal application performance and reliability.

• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions, helping to shape the future of our technical stack.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, continuously seeking to improve our development processes and tools.

• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process improvements.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5 years of professional experience in software development. (e.g., 3+ years for mid-level, 5+ for senior)

• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as [e.g., Python, Java, .NET, C++, JavaScript, C#]

• Experience with [e.g., web frameworks like React, Angular, Vue.js; backend frameworks like Spring Boot, Node.js, Django, Ruby on Rails; mobile development frameworks like iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter].

• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.

• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MSSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and microservices architecture. (Highly desirable)

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., GitLab).

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Experience with [e.g., Docker, Kubernetes].

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

Language skills

• Fluent English 

What’s in it for the candidate

• Be part of a highly motivated team of explorers 

• Help make a difference and thrive in Cloud and AI technology 

• Chart your own course and build a fantastic career 

• Have fun and enjoy life with an industry leading remuneration pack 

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.