Senior Software Engineer

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Infra team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, leadership skills, and a passion for driving technical excellence. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will architect complex solutions, develop them, influence technical decisions, and provide strategic guidance to ensure our products meet the highest standards.

Key responsibilities

• Architect complex software solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business requirements.
• Design comprehensive software systems that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
• Develop robust and efficient code, ensuring that it is well-documented and adheres to best practices.
• Lead technical projects and make sound technical decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term goals.
• Troubleshoot critical issues and provide strategic technical guidance to ensure the reliability and performance of our systems.
• Collaborate effectively with product and business teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, managing technical debt strategically.

Technical proficiencies

• Infrastructure as code: Proficient in Terraform.
• Containerization: Experience with Docker and AWS Fargate.
• Programming: Strong proficiency in Golang and gRPC/protobuf.
• Architecture: Expertise in microservices, 12-factor app methodology, and serverless architectures.
• Operations: Knowledge of monitoring systems, logging, alerting, and OpenTelemetry.
• Security: Understanding of infrastructure security best practices and IAM.
• Performance: Skills in basic system optimization and resource management.

Advanced engineering practices

• System design: Advanced architectural patterns and distributed systems design.
• Engineering principles: Adherence to SOLID principles, model-driven development, and code generation.
• Reliability: High availability design, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Integration: Experience with message brokers, API gateways, and service mesh.
• Performance: Advanced performance testing and optimization techniques.
• Security: Security architecture and compliance implementations.
• Cost optimization: Infrastructure efficiency and resource right-sizing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior developer role with a strong technical background. (+5 years)
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects from design to delivery.
• Excellent verbal/written skills in English (Dutch would be a huge plus)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make strategic technical decisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in the listed technical proficiencies and advanced engineering practices.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

What we offer

• Feel right at home in our open and informal work culture based on trust
• Set up your personal workspace any way you want or work from home – it’s up to you
• Play a key role in creating products that make a real difference to our clients
• Get paid a good salary in line with your skill and experience level
• Have the freedom to learn on the job
• Flexible working hours