Software Engineer - Freelance

TOMRA Food is a multinational organisation and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximise food safety and minimise food loss by making sure Every Resource Counts™, has been our strength for over 50 years.

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees.

Join the resource revolution!

We deliver industry leading sorting machines utilising a broad range of sensor technologies coupled with real-time image processing engines over both embedded and PC architectures. As a Software Engineer, you will be part of the team delivering the software platform for the newest family of sorters. Our customers, alongside our product management and sales teams, eagerly anticipate each software release, highlighting the direct impact your work will have on our business.

What You'll Do:

• Support the development of the backend stack of our software platform.
• Collaborate with R&D to develop new features, optimise software performance, refine software architecture and ensure delivery quality.
• Participate in refining new requirements, designing and implementing robust solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for comprehensive testing and delivery.
• Continuously propose and implement improvements to our software development processes.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related software discipline.
• 4+ years of industry experience in software development.
• Experience with C++ (11, 14, 17) and Python.
• Proficiency in GIT.
• Pragmatic, analytical and hands-on mentality.
• Motivated to work close to the hardware layer.
• Interested in, and ideally have first-hand experience with image processing.
• Familiarity with secure software development practices, including threat modelling, and risk management.
• Emphasis on testing and early validation approaches.
• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.

Other Skills/Abilities of Interest:

• Experience with Windows OS, Linux OS, and Docker.
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems setup and usage.
• Knowledge of gRPC.
• Exposure to lean software development methodologies.
• Proficiency in .NET/F#/C#.
• Understanding of Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and Domain Driven Design (DDD).
• Experience with Grafana/Prometheus/Loki.
• Knowledge of SCADA, Modbus, OPC UA protocols.
• Exposure to CUDA, TensorRT, and machine learning concepts.

You will have long-term career opportunities, with a globally renowned company and the following: 

• Health insurance.  
• Pension scheme:
  • 2% employee contribution with 4% employer contribution,
  • 4% employee contribution with 6% employer contribution,
  • 6% employee contribution 8% employer contribution.  
• 25 days annual leave.
• Additional long service days.
• International and collaborative working environment. 
• Space and support to experiment with new technologies. 
• Social events. 
• Be part of a mission to transform how we all obtain, use, and reuse the planet’s resources to enable a world without waste. 
• Inclusive company culture that values diversity, well-being, and strong camaraderie among our teammates. 
• Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed. 
• We love innovation, a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged. 

How to Apply:

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! All applications will be managed in the strictest confidence.  

TOMRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be made and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.