Software Developer Trainee

Software Developer Trainee

In our Traineeship, you’ll be trained to become a Be Informed Developer in 6-12 months. You’ll receive hands-on guidance from experienced colleagues and gain expertise in the Be Informed platform.

Job description

Your challenge within Blyce
Are you ready to embark on a dynamic career as a Be Informed Developer at Blyce? This is your chance to be a part of the digital transformation of government services in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and developing countries, such as Curaçao, Bonaire, Anguilla, and Samoa.

In our Traineeship, you will be trained to become a Be Informed Developer within 6-12 months, depending on your learning pace. During this time, you receive dedicated training and guidance from experienced colleagues. You will work in a global, multicultural team, tackling user stories, resolving errors, and implementing new features. You will have the freedom to grow, develop your skills, and make a real impact on global digital transformation.

Who You Are
You recently completed a bachelor's or master’s degree in fields like Informatics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Communication and Multimedia Design, Theoretical Mathematics, or other related disciplines. You preferably have experience working at a software company or project organization during an internship or employment. Intellectual challenges are your playground, and you’re eager to tackle them head-on. In your downtime, you thrive on puzzles and mind games, like escape rooms, because they ignite your problem-solving creativity. With your ability to think abstractly and make quick connections, you approach complex situations with patience and structure. Quality is your top priority, and you take responsibility for delivering well-crafted products. Deadlines? You handle them with ease, knowing how to set priorities and maintain focus.

We offer an attractive benefits package including:

• An excellent gross starting salary between EUR 3,500 and 4,700 per month (based on experience and full-time employment in the Netherlands).
• The possibility to work in one of our offices: Rotterdam, Deventer, Curaçao, Bonaire, or Medellín (Colombia).
• 28 vacation days with the option to buy/sell 8 additional days per year.
• 8.33% vacation pay per year.
• Variable gross compensation equal to an extra month’s salary per year (paid monthly).
• Fixed gross expense allowance of €300 per month.
• Annual variable reward based on company performance.
• Paid basic health insurance and a solid pension scheme (a.s.r.).
• Hybrid work model with flexibility between office and remote work.
• Company laptop and necessary IT resources.
• Full-time role with challenges – part-time options are possible.
• Talent development with a dedicated Talent Development Specialist.
• Team-building events, including parties, dinners, and sports activities.
• A personal and warm work atmosphere within the Blyce family.

About Blyce

For over 38 years, Blyce has been dedicated to the digitization of governments and societies worldwide. In more than 20 countries, we help small islands and developing nations transform with technology.

We develop innovative software solutions for government services, including taxation, social security, permits, and licenses. These solutions have a significant social impact, improving the daily lives of the people in these regions. Our multicultural team of 150+ professionals from Curaçao, the Netherlands, Colombia, and Bonaire works with passion and ambition to achieve these goals.

Job requirements

What do we need from you?

• You have a Bachelor or master’s degree in informatics, Computer Science, Communication and Multimedia Design, Software Engineering, Software Development, Theoretical Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or another related field.
• You have internship or work experience at a software company or project organization.
• Professional proficiency in English is required; Dutch is a plus.
• You have an affinity for software development, such as building websites or developing apps;
• An advantage if you have experience working with the Be Informed platform or other Business Process Management platforms.

As our Be Informed Specialist you recognize yourself in this..

• You like intellectual challenges and have an abstract conceptual thinking ability;
• You get satisfaction from coming up with creative solutions;
• You handle deadlines well and know how to set priorities;
• You are patient and handle complex situations in a structured way;
• Quality comes first and you feel responsible to deliver a good product;
• You are assertive and know how to convey points of view in a clear and effective way.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Join Blyce and be part of a team that drives digital transformation worldwide!

Do you have any questions about our vacancy? Do not hesitate and contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist directly at nastazia.nikolakou@blyce.com