Do you get excited about building software that scales to millions of users? Are you the kind of engineer who doesn't just fix problems — but reshapes the way a team works? And does the idea of your code directly impacting the fitness experience of 4.7 million members across Europe sound like your kind of challenge? Then keep reading.
At Basic-Fit, technology isn't a support function — it's how we grow. Our clubs run 24/7 thanks to the software and hardware we build in-house, and our members manage everything from freezing their membership to tracking their workouts through our app. That means what you build truly matters — at scale, across 6 countries, every single day.
This Is What Your Role Looks Like
As a Senior Backend Developer, you're not just shipping features off a roadmap. You're a pivotal engineer who shapes how the team works, raises the bar on quality, and helps define our long-term engineering direction. You'll be working in Tilburg alongside a talented mix of React (Native) developers, Node.js developers, Product Owners, Designers, QA Engineers — and even a Talent Coach dedicated to your personal growth.
Your responsibilities will be:
- Building and maintaining APIs that handle millions of requests without breaking a sweat
- Defining Service Level Objectives for the APIs and systems in our platform
- Driving structural improvements to work towards those objectives
- Supporting teams with documentation, architectural design, and tackling complex bugs
- Co-shaping the long-term engineering roadmap — you have a real say in what we invest in
- Co-owning non-functional topics like security, privacy, and performance
- Being a key driver in how we adopt AI in our development process (no prior experience needed — just curiosity and enthusiasm)
Your tech stack:
We build our applications with React, TypeScript, Tailwind, Storybook, Service Workers, Next.js and Playwright. Our APIs run on Nest.js, TypeScript, Prisma, Postgres, Redis, Azure EventGrid and Azure ServiceBus. To keep everything running, we use Heroku, Azure DevOps, New Relic, Akamai and GitHub Copilot.
Who Are You?
You're a problem solver at heart, with software as your weapon of choice. You understand that making real impact requires collaboration — you're not afraid to knock on doors to get things done. Scale and complexity don't intimidate you; they motivate you.
Additionally, we're looking for someone who:
- Has demonstrated experience with at least part of our tech stack and loves sharing that knowledge
- Understands how to manage risk and isn't shy about taking ownership
- Thrives in a fast-moving environment where unnecessary rituals are kept to a minimum
- Is eager to explore AI tooling in the development process
- Is eligible to work in the Netherlands (we don't sponsor new work visas, but existing sponsorships can be transferred)
At Basic-Fit, it's not just about work — it's about your growth. As a Senior Backend Developer, you'll have the freedom to make an impact and develop yourself in a dynamic, tech-forward environment.
What you can expect from us:
- Learning & Development: Unlimited access to GoodHabitz and LinkedIn Learning
- Career Growth: Plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development, plus a dedicated Talent Coach
- Work Culture: An informal, international, and down-to-earth environment. We value working together, so we work 4 days in the office, 1 day from home
- Innovation: Internal hackathons (sometimes even in the club!), and your ideas contribute to strategic engineering decisions
- Perks & Benefits: Travel allowance, bike plan, health insurance discounts, remote work allowance, and a pension plan (52% contribution by Basic-Fit)
- Fitness: Free Basic-Fit gym membership + access to our gym at HQ in Hoofddorp
- Office: A great workspace in the Plan-T building, right next to Tilburg Central Station
Basic-Fit is Europe's leader in the value-for-money fitness market, with more than 4.7 million members across 1,650+ clubs in 6 countries. We are continuously growing and improving — and technology is at the heart of how we do it. If you're looking for a place where you can make an impact while having fun at work, you've come to the right place!
What Makes Us Unique?
- Work with Impact: What you do makes a difference. We don't just work for our members, partners, and teams — we work with them.
- Collaboration: Everyone works together to achieve goals and celebrate success.
- Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome everyone into our workplace.
Ready for your next adventure? Click the Apply button, and we'll get in touch with you as soon as possible.
Questions? Feel free to contact Kerensa (Senior Corporate Recruiter) at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Experience with Node.js and TypeScript
- Experience with API development and maintenance
- Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of software engineering principles
- Familiarity with cloud environments like Heroku and Azure
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
What We Do
Founded in 2013, Basic-Fit is proud to have more than 3,75 million members in more than 1,400 clubs across the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain, and Germany. Thanks to our fast growth we can call ourselves Europe’s value-for-money fitness leader. Our mission is to make fitness accessible. We believe that everyone who wants to get fit should be able to have access to fitness. With around 8,000 employees, we operate a simple membership model that provides a fitness experience that is both affordable and accessible. Our values are already represented in our name - B(Be), A(Accessible), S(Smart), I(Inclusive), and C(Committed). Our European HQ is located in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, right outside of Amsterdam. We’re always looking for enthusiastic employees in both our clubs and HQs who share our passion for fitness and want to contribute to our fast-growing international company. Besides transparency, innovation is one of our top priorities. Are you proactive, have an open-minded personality, and are down to earth? Then you'll fit right in with us. GO FOR IT!
