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Senior Software Engineer

Posted 24 Mar 2025
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English (Fluent)
Dutch (Fluent)

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Our developers love anything involving software, design, and data. They also know exactly how to bend it to their will. See what we do best down below.

Are you a Senior Software Engineer passionate about Java and software technology in general? Do you want to work on exciting new projects and play a vital role in the development of our software solution having worldwide impact?

As a Senior Software Engineer at Cleopatra Enterprise, you’ll have impact on our worldwide-used SaaS solution, Cleopatra Enterprise, which is being used by various international organizations like Shell, Vopak, Siemens Gamesa, and Heineken. You will be working in a diverse team of developers in a company where passion is key. Working in sprints with the team while also taking ownership in shaping your job to create an environment you thrive in. Do you want to help us develop our software to make sure our clients finish their multi-million projects within time and budget? Then carry on reading 👇

You will have the opportunity to investigate and implement new technologies to improve our software. Alongside your colleagues, you will be working on our web services, web development, and other projects in the region of system design and architecture. You will be the lead in researching new technologies, discussions with the team, presenting proof of concepts, and implementing the new technologies into Cleopatra.

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining & developing web services
  • Researching and experimenting with new technologies
  • Presenting proof of concepts and implementing new technologies or features
  • Assisting in in-depth backend support, communicating with developers from clients to ensure issues get resolved.
  • Collaborating with your colleagues to ensure quality

You have an all-around skill set in various software technologies and tools, such as:

  • Java J2EE
  • Web services
  • Spring technologies (MVC, boot, Security)
  • Container technologies
  • Web development & REST API
  • Knowledge about front-end technologies like JavaScript, JQuery, and Angular is a plus

You in a nutshell

  • BSc degree in computer science or relevant field
  • Fluent in Dutch and English and a strong communicator
  • You are autonomous and can sell your ideas well
  • Responsible and a good team player
  • Not afraid to learn something new

Project Spotlight

Creating our state-of-the-art project controls software
Cleopatra, our software product, is used by clients worldwide to ensure that their multi-million projects finish within time and budgets. This versatile, powerful Java-driven tool is built in-house by our development team.

Colleague Experiences

Mark, Lead Software Engineer: “You have a lot of responsibility when you work on Cleopatra, since you build a product directly for our clients. When everything works out in the end, especially after a lot of trial and error, it can be incredibly rewarding. I really feel like I’m contributing to the bigger picture.”

Some statistics about our software development team

59%

Has watched all of Game of Thrones. Make sure to watch it before your first day at work, or you may be sent north of the wall.

38%

Drinks coffee at least twice a day. Getting coffee is also considered to be a bonding experience.

76%

Plays board- or video games at least once a week. This fact inspired us to begin organizing our bi-monthly Game Nights!

Since our beginnings, we've grown to become a global innovator in the field of project cost management. Today our mission is to help clients with their project by answering questions such as 'How long will it take?', 'How much will it cost?', 'How will the performance be improved?'. At the heart of the organization is our dedicated team of specialists.…


Since our beginnings, we've grown to become a global innovator in the field of project cost management. Today our mission is to help clients with their project by answering questions such as 'How long will it take?', 'How much will it cost?', 'How will the performance be improved?'. At the heart of the organization is our dedicated team of specialists. Our software development, consultancy, sales, and operations teams are the driving force behind the trust we enjoy from our customers.

Engineering
Zwijndrecht
Active in 7 countries
120 employees
60% men - 40% women
Average age is 32 years