Software Developer

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

Make your mark as software developer at Boskalis by taking complete responsibility for software development for our Survey department!

Boskalis is a world-class maritime services provider and represents the leading edge of solutions for major maritime challenges. Technical innovations are crucial for offering efficient and sustainable solutions to these challenges. With projects worldwide and a fleet of 600 vessels and equipment, Boskalis has a lot to offer you as a software developer in the field of technical software and systems. In this role, you will primarily work on software used by hydrographic surveyors. These surveyors, work for all divisions within Boskalis: dredging & inland infrastructure, offshore energy, towage, and salvage. This means you will encounter a wide range of software-related issues.

Your responsibilities as software developer

Based on the needs of the Survey department, you'll identify the software that needs to be developed. You'll inventory and analyze the required functionality and then be responsible for designing, building, testing, and documenting the software.

The software solutions are often state-of-the-art and require you to have a good understanding of data processing and visualization. A certain level of mathematical knowledge will also be useful in this role. Whether it's existing or newly developed technology, you're up to the task. Developments are moving rapidly, and Boskalis is eager to innovate, so we expect you to be flexible and up-to-date on the latest trends in technical software development.

Your qualities and experience

You can move ahead as a software developer if you have:

• A Bachelor's degree in technology or computer science.
• Preferably 5-10 years of relevant work experience in a similar role where you independently developed (technical) software.
• Knowledge of applied development methods, languages, and tools, such as Linux and C++. - Demonstrable experience with object-oriented information analysis, software design, development, and documentation.
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English.
• Good communication skills.
• Comfortable working abroad for short periods.

Knowledge and experience with one or more of the following is a plus:

• Dredging processes and equipment or the maritime sector.
• Hydrography and/or survey instrumentation, equipment, and methods.
• Data processing and visualization.
• GIS system and CAD systems.

You communicate effortlessly at various levels and are capable of thinking outside the box. Working under pressure is no problem for you; the software you develop is often crucial for delivering survey data on time, making it essential to ensure this process runs smoothly and quickly.

What you can expect

• Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more, including holiday allowance, holiday entitlement of 26 days (based on a full-time contract) and a number of collective scheduled days off, a non-contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance, travel allowance and foreign posting terms.
• Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.
• The Boskalis campus: Experience the unique Boskalis vibe at our Papendrecht site, complete with restaurants, sports field, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state-of-the-art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, experience center for client meetings, and a barista corner where you can connect with colleagues.
• Young Boskalis: Are you under 36? Come and join Young Boskalis! Have fun and join in social and sports activities ranging from pub quizzes to yoga, bootcamps and an annual sailing boat race. Networking and knowledge sharing are a vital part of Young Boskalis as well.

Extra information

• Your team: As a developer, you'll be part of the Software Development department within our Central Fleet Support team. We are looking for a team player in a not too large, close-knit team. The department is located at our headquarters in Papendrecht. Because your software users are spread across the globe, you'll occasionally travel abroad for short periods. Your work environment will be both national and international. You'll report to the Software Development Manager.
• Where you will work: For office-based roles, in consultation with your manager and your team, you work partly at home and partly in the office.
• Full/part-time job: The position of software developer is a full-time job (40 hours a week).
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer - and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

We’ll be happy to answer your questions about the position of software developer. Please contact Robert Smits, Senior Corporate Recruiter via telefoonnummer 078-696 83 98.

Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies

We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. There fore we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.

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