Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. Want to join the ride?
As ANCS (Automation, Navigation & Control Systems), we transform how vessels perform to create the safest and most efficient journey for our customers – always with the vision in mind to navigate towards a more sustainable maritime industry. With our rich history of pioneering maritime technologies we have defined industry benchmarks.
To be better tomorrow, we need the right talents today to complement our strong team of 650 employees in over 10 countries across the globe with the right skills, experience and a winning attitude.
We are now looking for two more Software Developers to join our forward-thinking R&D Navy team of six, working for a better future. The location for the position is in Drammen, Norway.
What you will be doing
In this role, you will be developing high-quality software applications for our advanced Integrated Navigation and Automation System. Our main products handled by our local team are ECDIS (electronic charts), radar and navigation sensor interfaces in addition to some automation modules. These products are used on navy vessels, cruise ships, and other large merchant vessels all over the world. If you find this thrilling, and in addition are driven by technical excellence and want to make an impact, this is the role for you!
For us to be the best match, we expect you to have a strong proficiency in object oriented programming languages and have a degree from Software Development or similar. As an ideal candidate, you have gained some experience with agile development processes. For you to succeed in the position, we hope you to have a curious mindset, an eagerness to learn about and develop new technologies and that you enjoy collaborating with team members.
As a Software Developer, your work will focus on these responsibilities:
Software development covering all development phases (plan, design, implement, test, maintain, support) in complex Windows-based systems The products to be developed include Windows desktop applications, backend and interface processes, web applications, and database applications.
You will shine in this role, when you have:
Master or Bachelor with a focus on software development or similar studies Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as C# or C++ Familiarity with development environments such as Azure Devops or Jira and with agile development processes Good understanding of advanced networks is an advantage Good communication skills in English, both written and verbally It is a requirement to be able to obtain security clearance according to Norwegian National Security Authority regulations
In this role, some travel might be required to meet with our customers around the world. Generally between 0 to 4 trips each year.
Why you and us?
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.
We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?
We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.
Contact & next steps
We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.
For further questions please reach out to Olav Borgli, Senior Manager, R&D Navy through olav.borgli@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).
Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!
Last application date: 29/01/2025
At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
This is Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.