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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Configuration Engineer - **Company:** Salland Engineering - **Location:** Zwolle, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** €3,866.0 - €5,523.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bug Tracking Systems, Issue Tracking Systems, Release Management, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Subversion, Scripting, Tablet Computers, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Jenkins - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.nationalevacaturebank.nl/vacature/b8356fbe-d4cd-4714-abae-5acbef3bf27d/software-configuration-engineer ## About the Role + A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field; + At least 5 years of experience in Software Configuration Management or a comparable role; + Strong knowledge of version control systems, preferably Subversion and Git, and experience with scripting languages and automation scripts; + Experience with automating build and release processes, for example with Jenkins, and with using Jira for change management and bug tracking; + Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical teams and project management; + You take initiative, actively involve engineers and address them constructively on matters you identify in your role as SCM Engineer; + You are creative and curious. You stay up to date with the latest developments in SCM and are confident in proposing improvements; + You have a good command of both Dutch and English; + You live in the Netherlands and within a maximum travel time of one hour from our office in Zwolle; + If you are not a Dutch or EU citizen, you already have a valid Dutch work visa. Are you excited after reading this job description and do you want to work for an innovative company where job satisfaction is important? Do you have the knowledge, skills, and drive we are looking for? ## Description As a Software Configuration Engineer, you ensure that our software development remains manageable, reliable and well organized. In a high tech environment where multiple development tracks, versions, changes and releases run alongside each other, you are the one who brings structure and maintains overview. In doing so, you play an important role in the quality, progress and collaboration within the software team. You work closely with developers, project management and system administration, and support the setup, management and improvement of the processes and tools that are essential to software development. This includes version control, change management, bug tracking and the automation of build and release processes. With your knowledge and approach, you help increase efficiency, strengthen collaboration and further safeguard the quality of our software projects. What you will be doing in your role: + Version Control: Managing and optimizing our version control tools (Subversion, Git) to enable developers to work efficiently on different features and easily return to previous versions when needed; + Change Management and Bug Tracking: Facilitating a structured change management process using Jira, ensuring that changes are introduced in a controlled and documented manner, and managing bug tracking to reduce the risk of conflicts and errors; + Build and Release Process Automation: Managing Jenkins for the automation of build and release processes, allowing our engineers to focus on their core tasks; + Collaboration: Promoting a culture of collaboration by providing clear procedures and tools for version control, documentation and issue tracking, which are essential for effective team dynamics and project execution. In addition, you work closely with system administration on tool updates to limit risks; + Quality Assurance: Ensuring consistency and high quality in the management of configuration items, following best practices and using Jira and Jenkins to support the overall quality of our software projects; + Communication: Acting as the central point of information on configuration status, changes and bug tracking, so that team members have easy access to up-to-date and relevant information; + Innovation: Continuously exploring new technologies, processes and methodologies to optimize software development and management processes. Where will you work Nice to meet you, we are Salland Engineering from Zwolle. For more than 30 years, we have been developing solutions and services for testing chips. Our technology can be found in everyday products such as smartphones, tablets and cars. Together with around 95 colleagues, we work on innovative projects every day and serve the world's largest manufacturers of chips and measuring instruments. What will you get from us? A challenging job in a high-tech environment. 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