R&D- Scientific Programmer II

The Scientific Programmer develops and maintains internal color science software applications supporting global R&D.

This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.

• Develop, enhance, and maintain internal color science applications supporting global R&D
• Complete ongoing C# development for a new internal application
• Maintain and support legacy VB and  applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex issues; support global labs and manufacturing sites
• Ensure code reliability, maintainability, and compliance with corporate standards
• Use version control and support continuous integration and deployment pipelines
• Apply best practices in testing, debugging, documentation, and code review
• Maintain traceable and well documented software changes
• Support integration with internal systems and tools

• Implement algorithms and computational tools supporting color science research
• Support research studies through data handling, analysis, and validation
• Summarize findings and contribute insights that inform R&D decisions and process improvements

• Contribute to mid scale technical projects under guidance of senior staff
• Participate in architecture discussions, backlog planning, and implementation activities
• Apply agile practices and balance hands on development with collaboration

• Seek clarity on requirements, assumptions, and technical expectations
• Communicate risks, issues, and progress clearly and early
• Provide concise updates using agile or project-tracking tools
• Prepare technical documentation and summaries for mixed audiences
• Support peers through knowledge sharing and code reviews

• Expand skills in programming, color science, and related technologies
• Develop understanding of business workflows, manufacturing, and quality processes
• Build strong working relationships across R&D and supporting teams
• Informally mentor less-experienced contributors and learn from senior staff

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math "STEM" field.
• Proficiency in C# and
• 3+ years writing code, working in a technical support role
• 3+ years of experience:
  • Working knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts
  • Experience developing and maintaining desktop or internal-facing applications
  • Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing codebases
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Understanding of the Model-View-View Model (MVVM) architectural pattern
• Experience consuming or integrating RESTful APIs
• Experience in scientific, analytical, or R&D-focused software environments
• Familiarity with WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation)
• Technical skill in programming and current computer systems
• Experience mentoring others in technical fields, such as coding, software, etc.
• Stays proficient in current programming languages

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering
• 5+ Years software creation & programming
• Color science knowledge
• Experience in AI environments:
  • Developing machine learning, algorithms, & models
• Strong color instrumentation knowledge
• Strong color knowledge

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