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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager Software Engineering - **Company:** Acuity Inc. - **Location:** 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Software Applications, User Authentication, Build Automation, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Relational Databases, Firmware, Human-Computer Interaction, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Nunit, OAuth, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenID, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Regression Testing, Software Tools, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Swagger, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, .NET Core, Postman, ReactJS, Blazor, Backend, Build Management, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/48942A07DC7D4843A889679585858DBC/job/ ## About the Role * Minimum of a master's degree in computer science or equivalent by experience. * Minimum of 8 years Agile firmware development experience. * Strong experience in React JS, C#, .NET Core and object-oriented design principles * Proven experience designing and building scalable systems * Experience with REST API design and development * Strong experience with relational database design and modeling * Experience with authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth / OpenID) * Solid understanding of system performance, scalability and capacity evaluation * Experience in a variety of programming languages both low/high level * Eager learner (Acuity PDS processes) with a hands-on and challenging attitude. * Pro-active result-oriented team player with leadership skills empowering teammates, able to act as sounding board. * Strong communication skills in English, Dutch brings an advantage. Preferred Skills and Experience * Experience with MQTT brokers (e.g. EMQX) * Experience with C# frontend technologies (e.g. Blazor, Avalonia UI) * Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g. NUnit) * Experience with pipelines in Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes * Experience with API design tools (Swagger, Postman) * Experience with defining software architecture and documenting decisions using ADRs (Architectural Decision Records) * Experience with modern software build environments (eg. versioning systems, regression test suites, automated builds). * Experience with product owner and scrum master roles. * Task switcher, working on several features in parallel whilst nurturing the stakeholder relations. ## Description Our products, your drive! The eldoLED software team designs, implements and maintains a suite of software tools. These include backend services and supporting frontend applications developed in .NET Core and ReactJS respectively, enabling the design, configuration, testing, production and end-user interaction with our LED drivers and connected peripheral devices. Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) You will take a lead role in designing and building scalable systems and services, with a strong focus on performance, maintainability, and system capacity as well as nurture and grow the team. Projects now include: * Backend - .NET Core C# * Frontend - ReactJS * REST APIs * MQTT broker integration - .NET Core C# * Desktop application (Windows) - .NET Core C# You! * Lead the team in agile development using Azure Dev-ops. * Mature and maintain build environments, document processes, and testing strategies. * Perform daily scrum master role. * Empower people and make sure team spirit is always high, even or especially when the pressure is on! * Love to contribute to bringing our technologies, our products & our platforms to the next generation. * Keep an open eye for new technology developments in the market & introducing innovative/new technologies in our products and processes. * Serve as the technical conscience for the SW team weighing customer ask and timeline against execution excellence, testability, and maintainability. * Think outside the box and into the future for architecture and feature definition. * Enjoys working with global support teams located in 4 countries. ## Related Videos - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)