📍 Location: JBT Marel Lichtenvoorde
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (3-4 days a week at the office)
💼 Department: MEAT – Primary EMEA
💥 Lead the Future of Work at JBT Marel
If you like to do what you love, you’ll enjoy being a part of our software team at JBT Marel.We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Engineering team working on innovative software products for the Food Industry. In the role of a Senior Software Engineer, you will have a key role in the development of our software that supports JBT Marel‘s vision of transforming the way food is processed globally.
Within our team we encourage everyone to come forward with interesting ideas and challenge our way of thinking, so we can make the good things happen. If you’re interested in best practices and learning new technics/tools – JBT Marel is the place to be.
🔍 About the RoleAs a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of software modules that support JBT-Marel’s vision. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including machine engineering and software platform development teams, to deliver robust and scalable solutions for industrial food processing machines.
🧠 What You’ll Do- Lead design, implementation, and testing of innovative software modules and features.
- Optimize existing software solutions and design next gen software solutions for the food processing industry
- Analyze requirements and write design specifications for software modules and software features
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team collaboration.
- Collaborate with multiple internal teams to ensure system architecture is implemented and tested.
- Occasionally support product releases and training on customer sites.
- Train and mentor Software Engineers and Associate Software Engineers
- Contribute to team collaboration and build team spirit
- Work in an Agile Scrum environment focused on collaboration, speed, and customer value
We encourage each of our 12,000+ employees to bring their unique self to work and aim to make everyone feel recognized, valued and free to explore their potential. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture and welcome new colleagues from all walks of life. You will recognize in yourself that you:
- Bachelor’s or Master‘s degree in computer science or similar, or comparable work experience and knowledge
- Experience with .NET and Docker.
- Experience with Azure DevOps and Git.
- Experience in designing, developing, and implementing large software solutions with object-oriented programming languages, in combination with .NET software development.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and good understanding of database operations
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers, stakeholders, and customers.
- Fluent in English (written and verbal).
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
- Background in industrial automation or machine control.
- Understanding of reliability requirements in the food industry.
- Experience with and comfort working in multi-cultural, multi-discipline organization is an advantage.
- Familiar with Agile software development frameworks and database operations
- Basic knowledge of Linux and familiarity with PLCs.
There’s nothing like the feeling you get when you do something worthwhile for a living. That said, coming home from work knowing you made a difference is just one of the great things you can experience at JBT Marel. You can expect:
- Freedom to form your role and define your added value to the organization
- Freedom to take initiative and make a real impact in a growing global business
- An environment of trust and respect with space to explore and fail
- A collaborative, inclusive team culture with international cooperation
- Continuous learning through our advanced learning platform, with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Busuu language learning
- All the tools you need to succeed: laptop, iPhone, and a fully equipped home office
- Excellent work life balance, including 42 vacation days, flexible working hours, and hybrid working options
- A strong pension plan and collective health insurance options
- An environment built on trust and respect, with room to explore, learn, and even fail
- To get a career instead of a job. We have many opportunities for internal growth; and we encourage it!
We’re excited to learn how you can contribute to our mission of smarter, safer food inspection. Apply now and join a team transforming the future of food processing.
📧 Questions? Contact: Maarten Krepel – [email protected]
🌐 Learn more at: jbtmarel.com
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Connect with Talent Acquisition Specialist: www.linkedin.com/in/maartenkrepel
JBT Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Join us — and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.#LI-MK1
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or similar, or comparable work experience
- Experience with .NET
- Experience with Docker
- Experience with Azure DevOps
- Experience with Git
- Experience designing, developing, and implementing large software solutions using object-oriented programming and .NET
- Strong knowledge of SQL and understanding of database operations
- Strong communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels
- Fluent in English (written and verbal)
- Willingness to travel occasionally (support product releases and customer-site training)
- Experience mentoring or training junior software engineers
- Background in industrial automation or machine control
- Understanding of reliability requirements in the food industry
- Experience working in multi-cultural, multi-discipline organizations
- Familiarity with Agile software development frameworks
- Basic knowledge of Linux
- Familiarity with PLCs
JBT Marel Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans are highlighted by a strong company 401(k) match that is often seen as a standout component. Feedback suggests this meaningful match strengthens overall financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often characterized as solid or great, with positive remarks about vacation and PTO policies. Feedback suggests time-off provisions contribute meaningfully to work-life balance.
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What We Do
JBT Marel is a leading global provider of integrated technology, equipment, software, and services for the food and beverage industry. Formed by the merger of JBT Corporation and Marel hf in January 2025, the company specializes in advanced automation and processing solutions to help customers optimize performance, ensure traceability, and increase yield across the global food chain.
