Software Developer
Location: Renfrew, Scotland, United Kingdom, PA4 8XJ
Company: Chart Industries
Ensuring Chart’s Success…
We are seeking a talented and driven Software Engineer to join our team at Howden Compressors, a leading manufacturer of screw compressors. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications that improve product selection, operational efficiency, and data analysis across the organization.
Your role will involve building user-friendly applications for internal teams and external stakeholders, creating operational dashboards, and leveraging data analysis tools to enhance our production processes.
Additionally, you will play an integral role in our continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to optimize existing systems and introducing innovative solutions to enhance performance and decision-making.
What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be…
Chart Industries is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets. Chart employees over 11,700 people based across 64 global manufacturing locations and 50+ service centres. Recognised for an innovative edge and expansive portfolio, Chart has a global leadership position in process technologies with products and services in applications such as hydrogen, carbon capture, energy recovery, nuclear, water treatment, mining, and LNG to name a few.
In 2023, Chart acquired Howden, a leading global engineering business. Since 1854, Howden has been at the forefront of developing engineering solutions for the needs of industrial processes. Today, Howden provide mission critical air and gas handling products to clients with our range of highly engineered compressors, blowers, fans, steam turbines and rotary heat exchangers.The strategic combination of Howden and Chart expands our offering of products and solutions across the Nexus of Clean™ - clean power, clean water, clean food and clean industrials.
Together we are advancing a more sustainable future, by helping our customers to increase their environmental & functional efficiencies and decarbonise their operations. We have a strong corporate identity and a clear purpose - you will be a member of our team shaping the future of the company and participating in helping our customers tackle some of the planet's most pressing issues.
What will you do...
Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Django, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
Analyse data from various sources and develop tools for improved decision-making and operational efficiency.
Continuously enhance existing systems and processes to drive efficiency and innovation.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality software solutions.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to automate processes and integrate software with hardware systems.
Stay up to date with the latest technologies and apply them to drive innovation in product development and operational performance.
What do you bring...
An ideal candidate would likely have the following profile;
Bachelor’s / Masters degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or a related field.
Proven track record of academic excellence and an ability to learn quickly.
Experience with web application development and languages such as python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL
Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for building efficient and scalable software solutions.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
It would also be beneficial to have the following skills;
Experience with python and Django would be beneficial, but not essential.
Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment is a plus, but not required.
Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools.
Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Howden more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.
Our benefits…
A flexible, hybrid working environment
Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave
Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7% with Scottish Widows
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
Free onsite parking
Healthcare cash plan with Healthshield
Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary
Group Income Protection plan
Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing
Dedicated Help@Hand Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc
Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering
Chart is an equal opportunity employer...
The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.
