Senior software engineer
First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026.
For our location in Groningen, we are looking for a versatile, enthusiastic, and experienced senior software engineer.
About Demcon
Our business unit Demcon Industrial Systems (DIS) develops and delivers a wide variety of projects for the market of complex machinery and equipment. Projects range from partial developments and proof-of-concept setups to complete machines and end-to-end system solutions for customers across different industries. Many of our projects are at the intersection of machine control, machine vision, data science, and artificial intelligence.
What are you going to do?
As a senior software engineer, you are the technical lead within the software domain. Together with systems engineers, you define the software architecture, component selection, and technical standards for our machine control systems. You translate customer specifications into robust, maintainable, and scalable software solutions.
To achieve this, you make use of BRIX, our standardized machine control platform based on TwinCAT 3 (Structured Text) and Beckhoff hardware. You work within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with colleagues from various engineering disciplines. You bring structure to software solutions, safeguard software quality, and provide technical guidance to other Software Engineers when needed. In addition, you are involved in testing, integration, and commissioning of machine control systems.
You act as a coach and sparring partner for both fellow engineers and customers. Drawing on your experience, you help substantiate technical decisions, identify risks at an early stage, and elevate projects to a higher level of quality and performance.
What do you bring to the table?
- Completed HBO or WO degree in a software-related technical discipline;
- At least 10 years of experience in a similar role within industrial automation, machine building, or mechatronic systems;
- Extensive experience with object-oriented software development and designing structured software architectures;
- Experience with various industrial control systems in a machine-building environment;
- Experience with TwinCAT 3 and Beckhoff is preferred;
- Relevant knowledge of C#/.NET programming is considered an advantage;
- Relevant knowledge of machine safety, motion control, drives, and/or robotic control systems is considered an advantage.
What do we offer you?
At Demcon, you will work on technically challenging projects where your experience has a direct impact on the quality of our solutions. You will have the opportunity to influence software-related decisions, provide technical coaching to colleagues, and contribute to the further development of our standard platforms, including BRIX.
In addition, we value a positive work environment, personal attention, and a healthy work-life balance. We consciously discourage excessive overtime because we understand the importance of life outside of work.
You can also expect:
- A competitive salary in line with the market;
- 31 days of annual leave and 8% holiday allowance;
- An attractive pension scheme with Zwitserleven;
- Opportunities to follow training courses and development programs through the Demcon Academy, enabling you to further expand your knowledge and skills;
- A company laptop and mobile phone;
- A bicycle scheme;
- An active staff association offering monthly social events and an annual Demcon weekend, as well as yearly sporting events.