Senior Software Engineer

Platform Science is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build FleetHours+, our next-generation platform for hours registration and wage calculation within the European transport and logistics sector. In this role, you will bridge the gap between feature requests and logical technical solutions, architecting complex implementations alongside our Tech Lead. As a senior member of a dedicated international Scrum team, you will drive both backend and frontend development, ensuring the platform remains scalable and high-performing.

Essential Responsibilities

• Technical Design: Translate complex feature requests into functional/technical specifications and modular components.
• Full-Stack Development: Spend up to 50% of your time coding, implementing robust backend services in C# and modern frontend modules in Angular.
• Architecture & Collaboration: Spar with the Tech Lead and Architect regarding new features and technical implementations; act as their deputy during absences.
• Team Leadership: Guide and coach junior developers, create detailed Jira tickets, and maintain clear technical documentation.
• Quality & Maintenance: Maintain existing code bases and ensure the accuracy of all technical objects and components.

Experience

Required Experience

• Technical Proficiency: Excellent level of programming in C# and experience in creating scalable microservices.
• Education: HBO/University level degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Language Requirements: Excellent reading and writing skills in Dutch and a good professional level in English are mandatory.
• Tools: Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, GitHub (and GitHub Actions), and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Modeling: Strong ability to create and understand UML diagrams and conceptual models.

Preferred Experience

• Industry Knowledge: Experience in the transport and logistics sector or knowledge of salary/HRM systems.
• Tech Stack: Good level of programming in Angular and knowledge of MongoDB.

Traits of a Successful Candidate

• Proactive Attitude: A professional, self-motivated worker who takes full ownership of project outcomes.
• Clear Communicator: Strong ability to communicate technical concepts in writing and speaking, including presenting to an audience.
• Accuracy: Highly precise in daily work, ensuring technical components meet strict functional requirements.
• Agile Mindset: Deeply familiar with working in a Scrum environment and collaborating in an international setting.