Junior Data Analyst & Algorithm Developer

About the job

We are looking for a Junior Data Analyst & Algorithm Developer to join our dynamic, international team as a Junior Data Analyst & Algorithm Developer and play a key role in shaping the future of our innovative startup.

We're seeking a data-driven problem solver who is passionate about transforming complex IoT and experimental datasets into actionable insights. As a valued member of our growing company, you'll develop cutting-edge analytical solutions, working closely with research and operational teams to drive technological innovation.

Key activities:

• Develop and implement data analysis algorithms using Python
• Process and analyze data from IoT sensors and experimental setups
• Create compelling data visualizations and reports to communicate findings effectively
• Build automated data analysis pipelines to support R&D and operational teams
• Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of algorithms and methods
• Contribute to the development of predictive models using machine learning techniques

About Us

At Villari, we are dedicated to extending the lifetime of steel structures in ports, infrastructure, and the steel industry through our certified crack detection technology. Our permanently installed wireless sensors detect even the smallest fatigue cracks in critical locations of bridges and cranes by analyzing variations in the magnetic field over time. Compared to traditional methods, we offer continuous and accurate inspection, carefree installation, competitive pricing, and certified technology. Our unique and patented solution has earned the trust of esteemed customers such as Tata Steel, Rijkswaterstaat, ProRail, ArcelorMittal, and many more. We take pride in our extensive coverage of 1500 sensors deployed across 8 countries, ensuring the safety and longevity of critical steel structures worldwide.

Villari’s core values are the following:

1. Integrity - We are honest about what we know and what we don't know for certain. We treat our data with the greatest care and understand that it this of utmost importance in this critical industrial environment in which we operate. There is always room to adress doubts and uncertainties, such that nothing is swept under the rug

2. Expertise - Our company is delivering seriously high-tech service: we’re not building a new app to order pizza. The combination of fatigue crack growth, ferromagnetic flux leakage, and seamless wireless communication is our unique domain in which we work with a proud team of highly-skilled and intellectual people. Customers rely on us because we know what we’re doing.

3. Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions. There’s no “not my problem” or “I don’t care” attitude at Villari. Learning from each other and carrying a both collective and individual feeling of ownership is extremely important in order to be an effective and well-balanced team.

4. Exploration - Villari was founded on the idea that we were bold enough to take complex physics and turn it into a meaningful product for our customers. As such we’ve pushed quite some boundaries along the way and we’re not afraid to turn left where others go right. On all levels people should be encouraged to try out new things and to test “wild ideas”. We understand and accept that new ideas sometimes turn out to be unsuccessful, as this is an integral part of exploring.

5. Approachability - As a company, and as individuals, we want to always be open for discussion, feedback, doubts, or just a casual chat about a topic unrelated to work. This goes towards clients, suppliers, colleagues, and towards superiors and people under your supervision. We help each other out and listen when others have something to say, regardless of seniority.

These values are at the core of our business and identity and it's very important that all our employees identify with these values.

What will you bring?

1. Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
• Proven proficiency in Python programming, including libraries like pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib
• Solid understanding of statistical concepts and data analysis methods
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

2. Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn)
• Laboratory or research experience

• Knowledge of database management and SQL
• Familiarity with IoT data analysis and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Familiarity with Git version control and collaborative coding practices
• Proficiency with Jupyter Notebooks or similar development environments

3. Nice to have:

• Knowledge of electromagnetics (including principles of electromagnetic theory and applications)
• Experience with signal processing and signal analysis (e.g., FFT, filtering, wavelet transforms)

4. Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Adaptability, proactivity, and a passion for learning in a fast-paced startup environment

What do we offer?

• A competitive salary, in line with your experience
• Contribute and experience being part of a scale-up with international ambitions.
• Energetic and professional company culture, based on ownership and responsibility
• 25 vacation days per year
• Hybrid and onsite working opportunities
• Travel expenses covered
• Every day we will provide a lunch at our office
• Participate in the most fun company events and drinks