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We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - INTRODUCTION

Operating in over 150 countries, AkzoNobel is home to well-known brands and has been awarded Top Employer status in the UK and Europe. We believe we can only grow our business as fast as we grow our people. That’s why we’re committed to investing in your time with us.
We are looking for a Junior Software Developer to join our maturing Data and Digital R&D team to build automation tools that support scientific research and development.
The position is predominantly office based but with the potential to experience laboratory and field data collection. Candidates must be highly enthusiastic about working on a multitude of problems and to work with a variety of data sources. You will work under the guidance of a line manager and will be supported by a dynamic and diverse team of data scientists, software developers, IT personnel. You will work closely with chemists, biologists and other industry experts to develop and deploy applications that streamline workflows, improve reproducibility, and accelerate innovation.
This is a hands-on role with real impact, ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, learning new technologies, and working in a collaborative environment. We are looking for someone who wants to develop personally and professionally in a friendly, cross-functional team.

SOFT SKILLS

• You should have a collaborative mindset and be comfortable working in a cross-functional team with scientists, data analysts, and IT. You should be able to work closely and communicate effectively with non-digital colleagues, to refine requirements and deliver solutions.
• You need to be willing to work in a maturing team where processes are still evolving and where you have an opportunity to establish best practice and break new ground. You will be expected to proactively contribute to improving team processes, tooling, and delivery practices.
• You should be creative and enjoy problem solving – this will help in the design of solutions but also in debugging and troubleshooting during product development.
• You should be comfortable working in an Agile manner, using iterative cycles, embracing change, and delivering incremental value.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in software development (or equivalent academic/project work)
• Proficiency in Python: strong Python skills for scripting, data manipulation, and integration tasks. Ability to work with structured and unstructured data, using Pandas, NumPy, PIL, MatPlotLib or even basic ML tools if needed.
• Documentation: Ability to write clear, maintainable documentation for both code and systems.
• Practical experience working with Flask and developing Flask Apps
• Practical experience of front-end development using CSS, HTML, JavaScript (basic proficiency)
• Experience using Git for version control
• Fundamental understanding of CI/CD workflows
• Awareness of secure development practices
  You should be familiar with the fundamentals of software development, but specialized training on focused content will be provided as part of the role. Any experience in the following would be advantageous but is not expected.

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JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – THE ROLE

We are looking for an enthusiastic, full-stack software developer who is wanting to apply their experience to solve real-world problems in an applied industrial environment.

The role involves:

• Working in a maturing Data and Digital R&D Team, within a large multinational organization, to design and develop web applications using Python and Flask to support the needs of the scientific community
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Git and Azure DevOps
• Deploying and managing applications in AkzoNobel’s Azure environment
• Managing security and compliance by integrating secure authentication using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) into all developed applications
• Collaborating with scientists and stakeholders to understand automation needs and designing solutions to meet their requirements
• Participating in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to manage project development
• Writing clean, maintainable code and contributing to complete and readable documentation
• Following secure coding practices and contributing to improving team processes

Professional Development and Purpose

• Learning time: Time dedicated to personal development, experimentation, or learning new tools.
• Training access and support: Use of platforms like Microsoft Learn and LinkedIn Learning and access to formal certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204), Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300); Agile training e.g. SCRUM master) and occasional conference attendance.
• Mentorship: Regular guidance from an experienced team to help you grow technically and professionally.
• Project ownership and autonomy: Opportunities to lead small initiatives and see your work make a real impact. We trust you to take initiative and shape how solutions are built and delivered.
• Contribute to scientific innovation: Work on automation tools that directly support cutting-edge R&D in a scientific environment