Application Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Application Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will act as the lead technical resource in customer and partner engagements, working closely with clients, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to develop tailored solutions. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimising applications to improve system performance and efficiency.

Vigilent applies AI to dynamically optimize the indoor environment, energy and carbon emissions of data centers and other commercial buildings and enable their autonomous operation. Our mission is to create a more sustainable planet while increasing the profitability of our customers

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead technical resource for customer and partner engagements.
• Work closely with customers and sales teams to define needs, solve application fit challenges, and develop bespoke solutions.
• Collaborate with data centre operators and stakeholders to understand system architecture, performance goals, and data requirements.
• Write detailed specifications for applications and process automation based on customer requirements.
• Analyse operational data and apply analytical models to identify trends, optimise performance, and predict potential issues.
• Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy applications using programming languages such as Python or JavaScript.
• Maintain and update applications to ensure ongoing functionality and alignment with customer needs.
• Provide feedback and recommend enhancements to improve solutions based on customer insights.
• Ensure the quality, scalability, and alignment of engineered solutions with business objectives.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technologies to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or JavaScript.
• At least 2 years' experience in a customer-facing technical role.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and collaborative team player with a problem-solving mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience with data collection, processing, and modelling, preferably in data centre environments or similar technical fields.
• Familiarity with GraphQL for crafting efficient queries and JSONata for data analysis and organisation.
• Knowledge of application integration, including BACnet and/or Modbus protocols.
• Understanding of IT networking, remote access technology, IP routing, VMware implementation, and cloud services.

Salary & Location:

• Location: This role is open to candidates based in the EU or UK, with a strong preference for candidates located in the Netherlands or the United Kingdom, where we have offices and subsidiaries
• Salary: Competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and location.
• Start Date: Immediate
• Hire Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
• Benefits: Full benefit package to include stock options.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We do not discriminate based on race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK and relevant anti-discrimination laws in the Netherlands.