Senior Software Engineer

As Senior Software Engineer at Grid to Great, you will work on (embedded) software that ensure costumers insights into their data regarding the energy networks and consumption. Join us for a fulfilling career with a flexible 32–40-hour work week. You will make the energy grid more innovative.

Please note that for this role we are searching for someone who is proficient in the use of the Dutch language (C1 level) and is already living in the Netherlands.

The energy transition needs you as Senior Software Engineer at Grid to Great
As the energy transition accelerates, our energy grid faces higher demands. We need a new approach to substation automation requiring less equipment and fewer man-hours, while generating crucial data for grid operators. Our solutions, used by companies like Ellevio, Liander and National Grid, are evolving with new sensors and software. Join our agile development team, where you can propose new technology or software architectures to your fellow team members to accelerate and to improve the quality of our applications and products. Furthermore, you can take the lead in design sessions and collaborate in a hardworking and compact team.

We are creating the energy grid of the future, for everyone, with everyone. And as Senior Software Engineer, you can play your part in this. Your role will involve:

• Developing and improving (embedded) software for our virtualized substation server

• Translating the diverse needs form our customers into development solutions.

• Coaching and developing other (junior) developers.

• Developing the software architecture, together with the team

• Ensuring cyber security (secure coding principles, OWASP, PEN tests, etc.)

You complete our network

Did you know that Alliander is made up of different business units? With our large group of talented professionals, we develop and manage the energy grid for millions of people and businesses in the Netherlands. Everything we do, we do with an eye on the people who rely on us: our customers. And thanks to our talents, we have the utmost confidence in the energy future of the Netherlands. Together with you, we make the energy transition possible, for and with our customers. 

You will be working at Grid to Great. Here you will work together with colleagues on the digitalisation of substations to make the electricity grid more flexible, more robust and future-proof. Using sophisticated sensor technology, and in an international innovation ecosystem, you will help network operators get more out of the existing grid and increase operational efficiency. 

Developing innovative applications is only possible with the right motivation. We offer an inspiring working environment that will energize you in your day-to-day work. Grid to Great is made up of smart and committed professionals. This team thrives through its creative mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. Whether working from home or on campus, Grid to Great offers you the opportunity to implement your own ideas and solutions. It is a growing, close-knit team dedicated to helping clients worldwide.

You energize our network

Contributing to the digitalisation of the energy transition. With your talent and strengths, you can do that at our company. Will you contribute with your innovative solutions? We are looking in particular for a candidate with:

• A master’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

• At least 5 years of experience with (embedded) software development

• Experience with C, C++, Python, JavaScript, DevOps, Linux, Containers.

• Strong understanding of networking concepts (VPN’s, subnetting, MPLS, etc.)

• Demonstrated experience in cyber security (secure coding principles such as OWASP)

Attractive salary and benefits package 
Based on a 40-hour working week, you will receive:

• A gross monthly salary between €4.580 and €7.585 (scale 9 or 10); 

• Annually an Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 18% (full time) or 12.8% (part time) of your gross annual salary. This includes 5.2% ADV (shorter working hours) and 8% holiday allowance. If you do not work full time, you are not entitled to ADV. You can have this budget paid out as extra salary or use it to purchase extra days off, for example. You choose the option that is right for you. 

• 24.5 days’ holiday per year, which can be topped up generously from your IKB. 

• An end-of-year bonus of 6% of your annual salary in December. 

• A sustainable employability (SE) budget of €700 per year. Choose a payment for a sport or hobby, to make your home more sustainable or to reduce your student loan debt with DUO, for example. You decide how your budget is spent.

• A pension with ABP, especially for the government and education sector. We will pay a 70% share of your pension contribution. 

And we obviously offer much more besides! Read more about Alliander and all your terms of employment.

More information for you 
Together, we are making our network better. For everyone, with everyone. And you can be part of that! Apply by clicking the application button on this vacancy. You will receive a reply from us within 5 working days.

Your application procedure may involve an assessment or screening.
You will find more information in our screening conditions. Want to know more about the job content? Or have any questions about the selection procedure or screening? Contact Ruben Thenu, Corporate Recruiter IT, via [email protected]. You can do this by going to our career page and scroll down when you are looking at this vacancy.
 

Please note:

• We are not looking for freelancers or self-employed professionals for this vacancy. Solicitation is not appreciated.

• Candidates may be contacted before the closing date of the vacancy.

Recruiter

Ruben Thenu

Telefoonnummer:

+31 (6) 38306273