Senior Applications Developer
About this role
Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine. For more information, visit www.xaar.com . Xaar Values: Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour. Creative – we push the boundaries of what’s possible Collaborative – everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly Innovative – we always strive to constantly improve Integrity – we deliver on our promises Passion – we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other Purpose of Role The primary purpose of this role is to lead the development and optimisation of waveforms in response to demanding customer applications, ensuring high‑quality preparation, printing, measurement, and interpretation of test samples. The role provides expert analysis, guides technical decision‑making, and delivers advanced outputs across customer, R&D, and production programmes in line with project objectives. Strengthen programme delivery by refining test methods and acceptance criteria, producing clear application specific documentation, mentoring developers and technicians, and coordinating with adjacent functions to remove blockers. Propose targeted method and tooling improvements—grounded in observed inkjet behaviour and consequences—that increase versatility, reproducibility, throughput, and decision quality across NPD, customer, and Operations workstreams. Reporting Relationships: Reports to: Team Lead - Application Development Line management responsibility : None Key Accountabilities: Prepare suitable application test protocols that additionally target application risks within project and customer objectives Independently schedule, prepare, print, and measure test samples using qualified processes to industry standards Safely validate, optimise and operate print development and measurement equipment with minimal supervision. Provide contextualised clear and accurate recordings, analysis, and presentation of data to guide application improvements Guide improved test method, tooling, and documentation implementation. Identify issues and escalate project risks appropriately, providing supporting evidence and countermeasures. Mentor junior staff in equipment operation and workflow best practices. Ensure that emerging capability gaps are identified and covered. Key challenges: Designing and refining robust test methods that enhance reproducibility and decision quality Coordinating cross‑functional technical problem solving to maintain programme momentum Guiding technical decision‑making in complex or ambiguous application scenarios Providing expert interpretation of waveform, print, and measurement data to influence project outcomes Delivering high‑quality outputs consistently under increased workload and technical complexity Mentoring staff and shaping team capability Recognising and escalating project risks with evidence‑based countermeasures. Key Internal Relationships: Application Development Research and Development Team Leads Field Applications Project Managers Commercial Teams Person Specification: Excellent inter-functional communication and interpersonal skills enabling effective collaboration. Proactive team contributor and motivator Evidence‑based critical thinker, capable of interpreting complex systems and data interdependencies. Strong experimental planning and accurate analytical skills Robust prioritisation and organising skills, adaptable to ambiguous and fast changing environments. Excellent time‑planning and delivery reliability, managing technical complexity effectively. Proficient in analysing and presenting data in multiple formats, producing clear, contextual insights for decision‑making.
What this role is, and what else it is called
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