Software Engineer – OpenVMS Platform

Employment type: Contract

Start Date: 02 March 2026

End Date: 31 December 2026

Workload allocation: 100%

Location: within Skövde area

Way of working: hybrid

Language: fluent English

Our client in Skövde is strengthening its development team and is now looking for a skilled Software Engineer with experience in OpenVMS, parallel processing, and system development.

🔍 About the Role

As a Software Engineer, you will work primarily on the VMS platform, developing and supporting business‑critical applications. You will also contribute to our delivery for the GTO Powertrain Engine Plant, ensuring stable, high‑quality solutions for production environments.

This role suits someone who thrives in a collaborative team, enjoys variety, and is motivated by delivering robust and reliable software in a fast‑moving industrial environment.

⭐ Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support applications on the OpenVMS platform
• Participate in requirement breakdown, solution discussions, and system design
• Work across both frontend and backend components
• Interact directly with key users, capturing needs and transforming them into working solutions
• Support deliveries to the GTO Powertrain Engine Plant
• Work with parallel processing solutions in performance‑critical systems
• Ensure high‑quality development through analysis, unit testing, and continuous integration

🧩 Required Skills & Competence

• Proven experience in system development (5-6 years)
• Experience with parallel processing
• Ability and willingness to work in both frontend and backend
• Comfortable with direct user interaction
• Experience participating in requirement and refinement sessions

🔑 Wanted Technical Skillset

Core Technologies

• VMS platform (OpenVMS)
• Fortran (meritorious)
• Oracle RDB
• SQDB
• MSMQ
• .NET

Additional Valuable Skills

(Not mandatory but highly appreciated)

• .NET (broader experience)
• JavaScript
• Test automation / Test‑Driven Development
• SQL
• Mobility solutions

👤 Personal Profile

To succeed in this role, you are someone who:

• Enjoys teamwork and contributes to a positive, collaborative environment
• Is self‑driven, curious, and solution‑oriented
• Has strong technical interest and problem‑solving ability
• Thrives in demanding, changing, and fast‑paced environments
• Holds a strong sense of responsibility for delivering high‑quality results
• Understands the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, testing, and CI

As part of the recruitment process, the client will conduct background checks on candidates who progress to later stages.

If this consultancy opportunity aligns with your experience, please click ‘apply now’ and submit your updated CV, clearly highlighting your expertise in the must-have competencies required for the role. We look forward to receiving your application and speaking with you as soon as possible.