Software Developer (PMS Programmer) with agricultural knowledge

What do we have to offer you?"

A challenging and diverse position in a growing organization with expanding international activities.
Personal development and a broad range of training opportunities.
Competitive employment conditions, including salary, holidays, a year-end bonus, and pension benefits.
We offer flexible working hours that can be arranged in consultation.

Working at SFR

With over 90 years of expertise, SFR is a global leader in animal nutrition research and consultancy. We support and inspire our partners worldwide with groundbreaking insights. Schothorst Feed Research (SFR) contributes to sustainable livestock farming through applied research, innovation, and independent advice.

In short

Hours	32-40
Employment type	Fulltime
Category	R&D
Location	Lelystad

What do we have to offer you?"

Bring innovation to animal nutrition with your programming talent!

Were you raised in the agricultural sector and are you interested in programming and automation? Do you want to contribute to innovations in animal nutrition research by developing a proprietary application? If so, this Software Developer position within the Project Office department is perfect for you!
The Project Office is responsible for implementing the research plan within our own facilities. This means you will not only collaborate with your direct colleagues but also with researchers and animal caretakers.
You will develop and manage our proprietary custom application (trial management system, PMS), which we use to conduct all our research. Initially, the focus will be on pig trials, but this can eventually expand to other animal groups. You’ll work on automation solutions that contribute to more efficient and accurate research.
Don’t have extensive programming knowledge yet but are eager to learn and technically inclined? No problem! We offer the opportunity to train you in software development. Experience is not a requirement; with your agricultural background and interest in automation, we’ll teach you the rest!

What will you do

Develop and optimize our proprietary trial management system for desktop, tablets, and mobile devices.
Ensure a user-friendly interface for researchers, trial coordinators, and animal caretakers.
Integrate the application with measuring equipment, sensors, and existing systems.
Act as a bridge between different departments to align the application with practical needs.
Provide support in implementing and testing new functionalities at the office and our facilities located adjacent to the office

What we offer

Develop and optimize our proprietary trial management system for desktop, tablets, and mobile devices.
Ensure a user-friendly interface for researchers, trial coordinators, and animal caretakers.
Integrate the application with measuring equipment, sensors, and existing systems.
Act as a bridge between different departments to align the application with practical needs.
Provide support in implementing and testing new functionalities at the office and our facilities located adjacent to the office

Who you are

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the agricultural sector or a technical education with practical
knowledge of livestock farming acquired otherwise.
Experience in software development and automation.
Technical (ICT) insight and the ability to apply automation in a research environment.
A curious and proactive attitude; you’re eager to develop yourself in software development and not
afraid to try something new.

Learn and grow with us!

Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to (vacatures@schothorst.nl).
For any questions about the position, you can contact Andrea Vader at (avader@schothorst.nl)