Senior Software Engineer

Recruiter:

Perfect Placement Recruitment

Job Ref:

PTA000083/LB

Date posted:

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Location:

Netherlands, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client specializes in project support for the (petro)chemical and maritime industries. They provide personnel in the areas of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, Maintenance, and Safety. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join
their team in the Netherlands.

POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Location: Netherlands
Salary: To be discussed in the Interview
Vacancy Type: Full-Time

Non- negotiable qualifications and experience required:

Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience in software development, with expertise in languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar.
Software Development Expertise: Strong experience in building, deploying, and maintaining large-scale software applications and systems.
Location Requirement: Candidates should either be South African residents currently living in the Netherlands or South Africans willing to relocate to the Netherlands.
Fluency in Afrikaans (both written and spoken).

Beneficial requirements:

Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve complex technical challenges efficiently.
Teamwork & Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working in agile teams and collaborating with cross-functional groups.

Duties and responsibilities:

Software Design & Development: Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable and efficient software solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
Code Quality & Best Practices: Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code while adhering to best practices and industry standards. Participate in code reviews and ensure that code quality is maintained across the team.
Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, helping them solve problems, improve their skills, and grow professionally.
Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand requirements, gather feedback, and deliver features on time.
Troubleshooting & Optimization: Analyze and resolve complex software issues, optimizing performance, reliability, and scalability of systems. Continuously identify areas for improvement in existing code and processes.

By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:
1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE:
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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