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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Milence
- **Location:** Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Databases, Distributed Systems, Node.Js, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Streaming, TypeScript, Reliability of Systems, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nl.engineering.jobs/nl/vacature/senior-software-engineer-7946163

## About the Role

Engineering, JavaScript, Node.js

## Description

**The job**

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building and evolving the software platform that powers Milence's heavy-duty transport charging network. You will develop cloud-native, event-driven systems that connect charging infrastructure, customers, operations and business processes.

Reporting to the Head of Software Engineering you will work closely with Product and Engineering teams to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions that enhance the customer experience and support Milence's continued growth across Europe. In addition, you will contribute to architectural decisions, drive engineering excellence and support the continuous improvement of our platform and engineering practices.

**What you will do**

 * You will design, develop and enhance event-driven services, APIs and distributed applications using TypeScript, Node.js and cloud-native technologies.

 * You will contribute to solution architecture, software design and technical decision-making, translating business and platform requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.

 * You will design databases, optimise data models and data flows, and ensure applications meet security, performance and reliability requirements throughout the software lifecycle.

 * You will support the development of technical solutions that improve the customer experience and help Milence maintain its position as a market leader in heavy-duty charging infrastructure.

 * You will investigate complex software and platform issues, perform root-cause analysis and implement structural improvements that strengthen system resilience and reduce operational risk.

 * You will collaborate with Product, Data, Cloud, IoT and business teams to deliver integrated solutions while contributing to engineering standards, technical roadmaps, code quality practices and continuous improvement initiatives.


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