backend engineer

• Design, build, and maintain cloud-native backend services that power the Ockto platform.
• Contribute to a resilient and scalable architecture using TypeScript (Node.js) and .NET Core in a high-security context.
• Work in cross-functional teams that emphasise shared ownership, quality, and continuous delivery.
• Foster a DevOps culture, embracing automation, observability, and iterative improvement.
• Take initiative, lead by example, and encourage your teammates to reach their full potential.
• Uphold privacy and ethical standards, recognising the responsibility that comes with managing people's most personal data.

About the Ockto Platform

The Ockto platform enables consumers to securely collect and share personal data-such as identity, income, assets, and spending-from trusted sources like government agencies and financial institutions.

Trusted by major financial service providers including ING, Aegon, De Hypotheker, and Justlease, Ockto replaces outdated manual data sharing with a streamlined, digital-first experience that benefits both consumers and businesses.

With Ockto, users are in control-no paperwork, no emails, just secure, verified data sharing at the click of a button.

We are growing rapidly and pushing boundaries in secure, cloud-native digital services. We're seeking a backend engineer who thrives on impact and innovation. You'll be part of a collaborative and diverse team, contributing directly to our SaaS platform built with TypeScript and .NET technologies in a public cloud environment., * Committed towards continuous delivery and DevOps.

• You are a fast learner who likes to think outside of the box.
• Have a flexible mindset, and natural curiosity that allows you to learn quickly about new technologies.
• Someone who loves to write clean and efficient code.
• Can identify and resolve bottlenecks in the Ockto backend, rectifying bugs and enhancing application performance.
• Always implements and maintains unit tests on code.
• Stays up to date with new technology trends, libraries, applications, and protocols
• Engineering mentality in an architect's mind
• Enjoys coaching more junior members of an engineering team
• Fluent in English and (eager to learn) Dutch.

What are we looking for?

• A relevant bachelor's degree.
• Experience as a TypeScript AND .NET developer.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (Cloud)
• Has an excellent understanding of architecting principles and software design patterns.
• Has an excellent understanding of data- and software security.
• Demonstrably strong results in a Scrum working environment.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and initiative.
• Great communication skills.

Will be a plus

• A relevant master's degree.
• AWS certifications and/or demonstrable AWS experience
• Expertise in the financial services domain

We offer an inspirational international working environment where:

• You'll be working in-depth on exciting IT projects with new technologies.
• You can grow and broaden your professional skills.
• We have an eye for your unique person & talents and allow you to apply them.

Also, Ockto will provide:

• A good salary;
• Room and budget for investing in your personal and professional development;
• A MacBook Pro and smartphone of choice;
• Phone- and travel-allowance;
• Great home/remote working facilities;
• Lunch fee;
• Loads of activities like weekend trips, regular drinks and exciting team activities.

You will join a young and dynamic team that strongly values diversity and cooperation and you will experience a friendly, ambitious and innovative atmosphere.

At Ockto, we work in a flat organisational structure with short lines and quick decisions. We work based on trust and responsibility within your own area of work. This gives you the flexibility to do your work under the best conditions for you. From the early days on, working at Ockto has been characterised by a very pleasant working atmosphere. With a lot of attention for good team spirit.