Software Application Engineer

Posting Date: 1 Oct 2025

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, Italy, 16129

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Digital Technology and Cybersecurity

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a Software Application Engineer to join its office in Genova within the Digital Technology and Cybersecurity Division.

Mission

RINA Consulting is looking for a Software Engineer to produce and implement software solutions in defence framework. Our personnel assist in the preparation of design calculations, drafting, technical specifications, reports, and other necessary tasks. Additionally, they utilize computer-assisted engineering and design software, perform fieldwork, and ensure adherence to safety procedures.

Key Accountabilities

Software Development:
- Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure software applications.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code adhering to software development best practices.
- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements and implementation plans.
Testing and Deployment:
- Write automated tests to ensure the quality of applications and enhance test coverage.
- Debug the implemented application software
- Support the V&V team during testing and validation activities for defect analysis
- Analyze and solve detected problems implementing the needed corrections
Documentation:
- Document sw requirements, design decisions, APIs, and implementation details.
- Maintain technical documentation and diagrams related to the software applications.
Support and Maintenance:
- technical support to customers and internal teams as needed.
- Debug and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Identify and propose improvements to existing software applications and development processes.
- Actively participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software applications.
- Communicate technical concepts and ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Qualifications

- Good experience as a Software Engineer or Software Application Engineer, with a track record of delivering high-quality software applications.
- Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as C/C++, Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
- Experience with desktop application development frameworks (e.g., MS Visual Studio, VS Code, Eclipse) and/or web application development frameworks(Spring, Django, React, Angular).
- Familiarity with Graphic User Interfaces design and related development frameworls (e.g. Qt, NI LabWindows/ LabView).
- Knowledge of requirements management and design tools (e.g. UML-based tools).
- Familiarity with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL databases).
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Understanding of software engineering life cycle and development best practices, including Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Competencies

ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.