Software Engineer (DevOps Oriented)

If you're passionate about solving real-world challenges and creating technology that makes a difference, we’d love to have you on the team,

About Arkitech

Arkitech is a young, impact-driven tech start-up based in Amsterdam, dedicated to helping ship owners decarbonize their fleets and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Our AI and data-driven platform optimizes onboard climate systems - the ship's 2nd largest energy consumer - to improve energy efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and lower environmental impact.

We’re not just building software - we’re building real-world solutions. That means we’re involved from algorithm design all the way to testing and implementation onboard ships.

If you are passionate about sustainability, innovation, and working on global-scale projects, Arkitech is the place for you. Be part of a collaborative and fast-paced team driving meaningful change in the maritime industry.

About the job

As a software engineer, you will focus on backend development while also contributing to DevOps-related tasks. You’ll work on building and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend services. In addition, you’ll help set up and manage CI/CD pipelines, automate testing (unit, integration, end-to-end), and support smooth deployments.

You will help to improve our IT architecture and support the company as we scale. You will work on our software platform that combines IoT, Analytics, and AI to support innovative algorithms that reduce energy consumption of large climate systems on ships.

What you’ll do

• Actively contribute to backend innovation and infrastructure setup to streamline our development efforts.
• Uncover technical constraints and break down work into iterations and tasks
• Take ownership of your tasks and implement them in close collaboration with colleagues
• Consider all aspects from data models to testing to performance, delivering scalable solutions

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years professional experience with C# development
• Knowledge in Process Automation (CI/CD pipelines, automated tests)
• Proficiency in Linux environments and command-line operations
• Experience with containerization using Docker
• Proven record of accomplishment implementing Azure Cloud solutions
• Strong database skills with MSSQL and PostgreSQL
• Experience with additional languages such as Python, Go, NodeJS, C++, or Rust
• Knowledge of IoT
• Based in the Netherlands and fluent in English
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Equivalent Industry Experience
• Valuable Industry Knowledge
• HVAC systems for buildings and maritime solutions
• Industrial protocols (BacNet, ModBus, Profibus)
• Azure Certifications (AZ-303, AZ-220, AZ-204)
• Time series database experience (TimeScale, ClickHouse)

What we offer

• A young, innovative environment with a flat organizational structure
• Opportunity to be a key factor in our rapid growth as a start-up
• Fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive environment with autonomy and ownership
• Dynamic team that balances serious work with enjoying the journey
• Informal work environment with open communication and full transparency
• Time for personal projects and self-development

Competitive salary package including:

• 30 days of vacation
• Professional development budget
• Your own laptop
• Flexible remote work options
• Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP) – giving you a stake in our shared success