The Scientific Programmer develops and maintains internal color science software applications supporting global R&D. Located in Brecksville, OH, this position reports directly to the Sr. Group Leader of Architectural Color Services. 
 

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

This role will be located at Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.
 

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It’s all here for you… let’s Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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Software Development & Support (R&D Color Science Applications)
•    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 VB.NET 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

Research & Data Analysis Support
•    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
•    Offers technical guidance
•     Mentors others in technical fields, such as coding, software, etc.  

Technical Project Contribution
•    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

Communication & 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

Professional Growth & Business Awareness
•    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
•    Stays proficient in current programming languages
    
 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
•    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).
•    Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.  
•    Must be at least 18 years of age. 
•    Proficiency in C# and VB.NET
•    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
•    Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills
•    Proven troubleshooting/support skills 
•    Technical skill in programming and current computer systems•    

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering
•    Familiarity with WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation)
•    Understanding of the Model–View–ViewModel (MVVM) architectural pattern
•    Experience consuming or integrating RESTful APIs
•    Exposure to scientific, analytical, or R&D-focused software environments
•    3+ years writing code, working in a technical support role
•    Strong color instrumentation knowledge
•    Strong color knowledge

Travel Requirements: 10%

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.