Senior Software Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Brookwood Recruitment
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Amsterdam, Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Summary: The Senior Software Engineer role involves building innovative software solutions and taking ownership of system responsibilities within a dynamic tech team. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure applications while mentoring junior engineers. This role offers an opportunity to influence the technology stack and contribute to process enhancements in a supportive environment. Candidates should have extensive experience in software development and system management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain robust software applications using relevant programming languages, ensuring they align with business needs and standards.
- Take ownership of entire systems—from deployment to operational stability—monitoring performance and implementing improvements.
- Develop and implement complex technical solutions based on detailed requirements, with a focus on quality and efficiency.
- Lead efforts in incident management, ROOT cause analysis, and deploying long-term fixes to enhance system reliability.
- Contribute to system design evaluations, architectural decisions, and technical guidance, influencing both current and future projects.
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
- Engage in process enhancements, optimizing workflows and standards for better performance and data security.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, ensuring clarity and fostering mutual understanding across teams.
Key Skills:
- Proven proficiency in building software applications with a strong understanding of system architecture.
- Extensive experience in end-to-end system ownership, monitoring, and operational management.
- Skilled in technical incident management and root cause analysis.
- Capable of designing scalable, adaptable software solutions aligned with business goals.
- Ability to guide and influence technical teams with sound architectural and engineering advice.
- Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex concepts clearly and collaborate effectively.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and continuous process improvement mindset.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
Salary (Rate): £120 per hour
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Senior Software Engineer
Are you passionate about building innovative, high-quality software solutions that drive impact across global platforms? We’re seeking a talented and dedicated Software Engineer I to join our dynamic tech team. In this critical role, you’ll own end-to-end system responsibilities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and champion best practices to deliver scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions. This is your opportunity to shape the future of our technology stack while growing your expertise in a supportive, inclusive environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Build and maintain robust software applications using relevant programming languages, ensuring they align with business needs and standards.
- Take ownership of entire systems—from deployment to operational stability—monitoring performance and implementing improvements.
- Develop and implement complex technical solutions based on detailed requirements, with a focus on quality and efficiency.
- Lead efforts in incident management, ROOT cause analysis, and deploying long-term fixes to enhance system reliability.
- Contribute to system design evaluations, architectural decisions, and technical guidance, influencing both current and future projects.
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
- Engage in process enhancements, optimizing workflows and standards for better performance and data security.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, ensuring clarity and fostering mutual understanding across teams.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven proficiency in building software applications with a strong understanding of system architecture.
- Extensive experience in end-to-end system ownership, monitoring, and operational management.
- Skilled in technical incident management and root cause analysis.
- Capable of designing scalable, adaptable software solutions aligned with business goals.
- Ability to guide and influence technical teams with sound architectural and engineering advice.
- Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex concepts clearly and collaborate effectively.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and continuous process improvement mindset.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with infrastructure automation, frameworks, or tooling.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies and ability to evaluate new tools and techniques.
- Prior experience in mentoring or coaching junior team members.
- Familiarity with Agile development practices and continuous delivery pipelines.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ or more years of relevant professional experience in software engineering, with a track record of delivering complex projects.
Other Requirements:
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation supporting production systems.
- Commitment to maintaining data security and privacy standards.
- Ability to adapt to evolving technological and operational requirements.
Take the next step in your career by joining a forward-thinking, inclusive company committed to innovation and excellence. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow professionally, we encourage you to apply now!