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R D- Scientific Programmer II The Sherwin-Williams Company $82,208.10 - $104,290.15 Annually United States, Ohio, Brecksville 8805 Brecksville Road (Show on map) May 27, 2026 The Scientific Programmer develops and maintains internal color science software applications supporting global R D. Job duties include contact with other employees and access to 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 is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141. 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 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 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)
Must be at least 18 years of age
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math "STEM" field.
Proficiency in C# and VB.NET
3+ years writing code, working in a technical support role
3+ years of experience:
o Working knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts
o Experience developing and maintaining desktop or internal-facing applications
o Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing codebases
o Strong communication and collaboration skills
Understanding of the Model-View-ViewModel (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 Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering
5+ Years software creation & programming
Color science knowledge
Experience in AI environments
o Developing machine learning, algorithms, & models