Java Software Engineer (Mission-Critical Defence Systems)

Huxley Associates
Hengelo, Netherlands
9 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, Dutch
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Hengelo, Netherlands

Tech stack

Java
Software Engineering
Systems Architecture
Backend

Job description

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java software in a complex technical environment
  • Contribute to system architecture and technical design discussions
  • Ensure security, safety, and reliability are embedded in the codebase
  • Work closely with other agile teams within the same domain
  • Actively contribute to improving development and testing practices

Requirements

We're seeking Java experts who have worked on high-complexity, mission-critical systems and enjoy solving complex technical challenges.

The role is 100% backend, but not rigid - engineers work in a fluid setup with room to move across problem domains, influence architecture, and continuously improve how systems are built and operated.

Required:

  • 5+ years of software development experience in complex or mission-critical systems
  • Dutch Citizenship (required)

Benefits & conditions

Our client will offer a competitive salary based on your experience. You will also receive a bonus and 40 days of leave per year.

About the company

Our client is a global leader in defence, aerospace, cybersecurity, and digital technologies. They develop advanced software systems used in highly regulated, real-world operational contexts. Innovation, reliability, and precision are central to everything they build, and demand for their solutions continues to grow rapidly.

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