First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026.
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COMPANY INFORMATION
ICT Strypes is a company with extensive experience in software development. With a team of over 700 people, we take ownership of application roadmaps for our clients and structure their overall application landscape.
Founded in 2008 as a small startup, ICT Strypes became part of the Dutch ICT Group in 2014. The ICT Group, with a history of delivering IT solutions since 1978, now has subsidiaries in the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Portugal, Germany, and Sweden.
Our teams consist of talented hard-working professionals who love sharing their knowledge, experience, and joyous moments with their colleagues!
You can join us at our offices in Sofia, Plovdiv, Burgas, and Varna, or choose to work remotely from anywhere in Bulgaria.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Python-based software and automation solutions used in the configuration, setup and verification of advanced electron microscopy systems;
- Implement new functionality and improve existing automation workflows based on technical and functional requirements;
- Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure software quality, reliability and correct system behavior;
- Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve software defects and automation failures;
- Write clean, maintainable and well-structured Python code following object-oriented programming principles and established coding standards;
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving the overall quality of the codebase;
- Work with Git and follow established software configuration management and development processes;
- Collaborate closely with other software developers, QA engineers and domain experts within an international engineering environment;
- Participate in Agile/Scrum activities, including refinement, planning, daily meetings and retrospectives;
- Gradually develop an understanding of the complex systems and domain in which the automation software operates;
- Maintain relevant technical documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
Requirements
Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in programming in Python;
- Experience in writing automated tests in Python;
- Strong OOP knowledge;
- Understanding of the common software development processes;
- Good understanding of software configuration management and experience with Git.
Nice to have, depending on the team:
- Python Science – SciPy, NumPy, Pandas, MatplotLib;
- Testing – PyTest;
- Static Checks – Ruff, MyPy;
- UI – PySide;
Personal skills:
- Team player;
- Robust personality;
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment;
- Strong analytic view combined with pragmatic attitude (flexibility);
- Open communication attitude: active listening and giving feedback;
- Excellent knowledge of English (both written and verbal) is a must;
- Work experience in a multinational environment is an advantage.
COMPENSATION BENEFITS:
- Option for working remotely, on-site or hybrid;
- Flexible working hours;
- Friendly work environment;
- Supplementary health insurance;
- Loyalty programs:
- after each year worked you get additional paid annual leave (1 per year, max. 25 days total);
- after the third year, you can get a budget for a car or be included in a bonus program;
- after the fifth year, you will receive a one-time holiday bonus;
- Free parking and carpooling;
- Employee recognition program;
- Technical and personal learning opportunities;
- Quick onboarding process;
- Personal freedom to solve complex problems.
If you think this is the right challenge for you, please send us your CV.
All applications will be treated as strictly confidential, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Thank you for applying!

