Völur is an Oslo based startup on a mission to increase utilization of the valuable meat and poultry industry. AI and digital transformation are the key to avoid waste at all stages of the value chain, and Völur works closely with stakeholders to influence and implement new tools, strategies and a mindset more relevant for today's possibilities. By the end of the day it's all about reducing the environmental impact and making our playground a better place to be. You can't beat that mission.

Völur AS – Home of your next big opportunity!

Völur is on a mission to create a more sustainable and optimized meat industry by combining data and AI to ensure optimal use of every animal. Our SaaS platform is ground-breaking for the industry, and we have already established ourselves with some of the largest meat producers in Europe and the US. To continue this development, we need you to be part of taking the technology to the next level!

Some of the focus areas that will affect the company's future are cost reduction within the industry`s logistics operations, predictability of future access to meat by tracking the individual animals and extending to other areas than meat and poultry.

If you share our passion for technology and sustainability, the opportunity as our Lead Software Engineer could be a perfect match in our AI start-up. With us, you will create disruptive technology with the use of AI in the meat industry and be part of building a company and potentially a better world.

After a strong growth period, the company is raising additional capital to scale into international markets. We are achieving this growth through optimizing the supply chain in the meat industry, while also making it more sustainable by increasing the utilization of animals. As a Software Engineer, you will be modelling optimization solutions with the use of AI, and we are looking forward to learning from you and your insights. Our team is creative, caring, and all about creating value while enjoying the journey, and hopefully so are you!

The position as Lead Software Engineer:

As a Lead Software Engineer you will have the technical lead for software development and you will work closely with the CTO. Völur are eager to onboard people they can learn and continue to grow with, and with that authority you will contribute and really have an impact on the product and the way forward. The main responsibility is backend, but with some interfacing towards frontend.

For projects you will be the team leader - You will be responsible for internal and external IT projects. By coordinating and participating in the technology development, understanding the problems and gathering requirements, deciding on buy-vs-build solutions, contribute to architecture, methods, and technology choice. You will collaborate closely with business users to ensure their understanding and adoption of the service and manage resource allocation, goal/KPI setting, and performance metrics.

Main technology is:

• Python
• Azure, Azure Synapse, Azure data factory, Databricks, VS Code
• ETL pipeline development using Spark

Who are you?

We are looking for someone curious and excited by technology, with customer orientation and an eye for simplicity. For you to be part of creating a more sustainable planet, it requires a passion for value creation and disruptive technology, a solid understanding of broad technology trends, and the ability to align innovation with business goals. It's also a plus if you have experience in project management and leading teams.

In addition to this, we are looking for someone who thrives with agile teamwork in a collaborative team culture. And most of all, we need someone with strong communication skills in English, enabling transparency and productivity.

You are familiar with data processing and warehousing techniques, common data formats, and you have experience with some of the technologies being used.

What can we offer?

Besides being part of creating a better world through huge sustainability effects, you get to work where skills, knowledge sharing and learning is high on the agenda. It's an international team utilizing disruptive technology with the use of AI for a huge and important industry.

Further:

• Work with critical technology
• Stock option program
• Telephone/wifi at home. Also, a cash amount for cellphones.
• Courses for professional development is an option

This position gives you exciting possibilities and responsibility within development. It is, and will continue to be, a great team where it's more exciting things to expect within the frames of a good solution.

The fun part of working for Völur is the challenges in a supportive environment where one is expected to challenge each other on a professional level.

What`s next:

If interested, please don`t hesitate to contact our recruitment partner, Kennet Altamiranda Hansen, at Avantgarde Search. 

For applying we do it easy, just a CV. No application letter/Motivation letter is required.