Thesis Student - Software modernization

Date: Oct 13, 2026

Location: Mortsel, BE Mortsel, BE

Company: AGFA

 

Thesis Student – Software modernization

Job Description

Are you about to finish your degree with a thesis? Do you want to apply your software engineering skills to a real world product used in medical imaging?

We are offering a thesis position focused on modernizing a legacy software component and better integration into the existing quality assurance infrastructure.

During your project you will use C++, our internal development framework, AI-assisted development tools and modern continuous integration (CI) practices to migrate an existing code base to a new framework and establish a robust automated testing environment. You will collaborate closely with imaging specialists and development experts to ensure the software meets the high quality standards needed for medical applications.

 

Your Role

  • Design, implement, and improve automated unit and regression tests
  • Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code migration, test generation,

refactoring, and documentation

  • Establish and monitor code coverage metrics
  • Integrate testing, coverage analysis, and regression checks into the existing CI/CD pipeline
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize future software migration efforts
  • Use and improve best practices for integrating AI coding assistants into software modernization workflows
  • Collaborate with senior software developers and imaging experts to validate functionality and quality

 

Your Profile

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong affinity with software development, testing, automation and development infrastructure
  • Experience with C++ development, experience with other programming languages is a plus
  • Familiarity with git and CI/CD concepts is an asset
  • Curious and eager to explore new tools, technologies, and environments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English/Dutch and a collaborative mindset

 

Why Join Us?

  • Work in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment
  • Help build next-generation medical imaging solutions
  • Collaborate with a diverse team of software, verification, and imaging experts
  • Grow your expertise at the intersection of software engineering, automation, and imaging


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