Senior Software Engineer

FREELANCE OPPORTUNITY; You must be in the Netherlands to be considered for this position

The Hague, Netherlands - Hybrid

Hourly rate range: €90-100 p/h

Starting date: 27 Sep 2024 - End date: 31 Dec 2025

NOTE: DUTCH IS A MUST FOR THIS ROLE

Job Overview

You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the Data Pre-processing application (DaPPr), which is built using object-oriented principles and Domain Driven Design (DDD).

Key Responsibilities

As part of the IT Development team, you will:

• Drive the ongoing development of the Data Pre-processing Application (DaPPr), an ETL system that stores its state in an Oracle database and harmonizes metadata for the digital warehouse.
• Implement and manage a long-lasting, object-oriented design that prioritizes maintainability and minimizes the risk of vendor lock-in.
• Work within a multidisciplinary scrum team to develop, maintain, and deploy DaPPr using Spring Boot, with the management console built on GWT.
• Collaborate with specialists to deliver optimized technical solutions.

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

We’re looking for a tech lead who:

• Is willing to join the company as a permanent employee (mandatory).
• Has extensive experience with Java software development.
• Understands the design and creation of object-oriented systems, beyond simply knowing object-oriented languages.
• Has experience with building rich domain models and can clearly explain their advantages.
• Enjoys collaborating with experts to create optimal solutions.

What You Bring

If you recognize yourself in the following, we’d love to hear from you:

• An engineering mindset that aligns with the "less is more" philosophy.
• Fluency in both Dutch and English
• Proven experience in object-oriented development and domain-driven design.
• Deep knowledge of Java, including Hibernate and Quartz.
• Hands-on experience managing Linux systems and applications.
• Expertise in Java performance tuning.
• Strong ability to explain application functionality in a clear, non-technical way.
• Analytical skills, with experience in working independently within a structured team environment.
• Familiarity with DevOps, Agile, and Scrum methodologies is a plus.