Java Software Engineer

Our client is a thriving international consulting company, looking for Java Engineers to join their expanding team of technical experts based in the Netherlands.

Core activities
*The candidate will be required to develop the iFMP and RTTS software modules and documentation changes (from specification to design, coding and testing) in collaboration with the team members.
*The domains that the iFMP Java Software Engineer will cover are multiple; in particular, tasks are expected to include the following activities:
*Develop software modules for the iFMP (integrated Flow Management Position) and Real Time Tactical Server (RTTS). This includes designing, developing, maintaining and providing support for applications in the areas of data processing, HMI applications and various ATC data evaluation applications.
*Perform modifications to the given source code, documentation and test suite.
*Review requests for changes, clarifying and understanding the intention, perform prototyping where necessary, and create unambiguous software specifications.
*Analyse modifications required to the source code, documentation and test suite, and define test scope, to implement problem fixes and changes.
*Perform and document tests in line with test scope defined before.
*Arrange review of own source code, documentation and test results by peers.
*Review source code, documentation, test suite changes and test results performed by peers.
*Perform investigation of problems and sketch solutions.
*Debrief on the status of work and potential technical and schedule problems.
*Execute tasks in accordance with governing quality and safety management procedures.

Required Skills:
*Higher Technical Education in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent professional knowledge
*Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
*Practical experience in analysing and discussing operational and technical specifications
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*Ability to work with a customer and team-oriented approach in an international environment
*Knowledge of developing and maintaining large-scale (>100kSLOC) software and documentation for operational use in accordance with recognised industrial safety standards
*At least 5 years of practical experience in developing high-performance multi-threaded graphical client applications in Java in a Linux environment
*At least 3 years of practical experience in developing RMI service interfaces for data visualisation applications

Desirable requirements:
o Background knowledge in ATC and/or ATFCM/ASM to understand what are the Flight Plan, Route Network, Controlled Sectors, CHMI tool, Air Traffic Flow Management, Demand - Capacity balancing, Controller Workload, Sector Capacity, Traffic Complexity, Airspace Management etc.
o Practical experience in developing ETL data manipulation and interfaces to data sources in databases/data files (XML, CSV)