Senior Software Engineer - Java / Full-stack

Job Description

For our Nootdorp office we are looking for an experienced Java Software Engineer to join our Topaz team.

Fugro's mission is to create a safe and liveable world and Topaz is one of the systems that makes this possible by providing valuable insights from geo-data. The platform combines ground investigation results from multiple sources, builds ground models, and enables engineers to generate comprehensive and highly configurable reports. Our software is used all over the world both in geotechnical departments and on Fugro vessels offshore.
As part of the Topaz team, you will contribute to the further development of a mature, business-critical product. You will help integrate Topaz with other Fugro systems, ensure geo-data is synchronised reliably, and play an active role in modernising the platform to improve performance, scalability, and user experience.

Our stack and tooling:

• Java based backend running on Apache Tomcat

• Spring Boot service layer

• Microsoft SQL Server

• AWS (RDS, EC2, S3)

• Event streaming: Apache Kafka, ActiveMQ

• Desktop frontend: Eclipse RCP

• Web frontend: React

• Development: IntelliJ IDEA, WebStorm, Eclipse RCP

• Build & CI/CD: Maven, GitHub Actions

Your role:

• You work in a Scrum team with colleagues from different technical and cultural backgrounds;

• You take ownership of features across the full development lifecycle from refinement to delivery;

• You design, build and maintain both backend and frontend components;

• You proactively propose technical improvements and new functionality;

• You collaborate with product owners, architects and other teams to deliver business value;

• You contribute to code quality through reviews, testing and knowledge sharing.

Your track record:

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar;

• You have interest in learning a complex domain such as geotechnics and willingness to work closely with domain experts;

• You have 8+ years of experience as a software engineer in the Java ecosystem;

• You have strong knowledge of Java, understanding of Java versions and the differences between them;

• You have experience with large-scale enterprise applications, understanding Java modules & Maven build tools;

• You have experience with Java frameworks and technologies such as Spring, Hibernate, Aspect oriented programming;

• You have a polyglot mindset; experience with other programming languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript/TypeScript and/or C#) is appreciated;

• You have a solid understanding of SQL and relational databases;

• You have experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and event-driven architectures (Kafka is a plus);

• You have a full-stack mindset and interest in web technologies (experience with React is a strong plus).

What Fugro offers:

• Based on your relevant experience, the salary ranges from €5400 to €6900. This amount is part of our salary range, with opportunities for growth within the role;

• 29 holidays per year (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) with the option to purchase 12 additional days

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements

• Commuting allowance

• Modern pension scheme

• Collective health insurance

• Corporate fitness plan

• Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Are you interested? 
Please visit our Company Page to find out more on what it is like to work at Fugro. 
For further information, please contact Umit Nesar, Corporate Recruiter, tel. +31 (0)6 -81 41 07 68

Application process

• You will receive an automatic confirmation after applying;

• Selected candidates will be invited for an initial interview;

• After a positive first interview you will receive a short technical assignment;

• In the second interview we will discuss your solution and dive deeper into your technical experience;

• If we are both enthusiastic we will make you an offer and hope to welcome you to Fugro.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.