Backend Developer
In short
Job description
Your enthusiasm and thirst for knowledge are what pull you out of bed in the morning. You’re looking for a career opportunity that allows you to prove yourself and your skills, day after day. You want your experience and capabilities to have a life-changing impact on other people. You are the Software Engineer we are looking for.
ORTEC is leveraging data & mathematics to create value for businesses and society at large. In today’s rapidly changing, complex and data-driven world, it is key that organizations become adaptive and continuously optimized. Using data in a smart way makes business more efficient, adaptive, effective, and sustainable. Our data-driven decision support leads to better results in virtually any business value area.
In the Workforce Management division, we are dedicated to enhancing our proven solutions with the power of the cloud. Several software development teams are engaged in the process of migrating and building cloud-native solutions. And here is where we need a skilled, experienced and enthusiastic Backend Software Engineer.
You will be part of one of our international cross-functional squads, each focusing on a subset of our solutions. We utilize Scrum and Kanban methodologies, encouraging an environment of strong team collaboration. Every squad has well defined roles, such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, etc., ensuring a clear way of working. We value team connection and regularly organize both team and department events to keep everyone connected.
Your challenges
As our Software Engineer you will thrive on building and improving our full cloud native products and services which form the solution suites for several business areas. Some of the challenges you will face are implementing business logic, how to store data effectively in a NoSQL database, how to increase performance and throughput and how to apply and uphold DDD (domain-driven design) & Security principles for API’s. You are responsible for the development of new functionalities, deployment, maintenance and support of the products and services.
Who are you
A software engineer with experience working on backend services and infrastructure. You agree that the main role of a software engineer is to leverage technology to add value to the final product.
Furthermore:
- At least 3 years working experience in this field
- Experienced in designing software, e.g. know what design patterns and SOLID are
- Experience in writing technical designs
- Experience with Microsoft stack: .NET Core, ASP.Net Core, C# 7.0, LINQ
- Familiar with Microsoft Azure cloud (e.g. services like App Service, Azure Functions, Web Jobs, Application Insights, CosmosDB, Service Bus, Azure SQL, etc.)
- Used to working in an agile software development environment, with code reviews, unit testing, continuous integration/deployment
Please note: We have a hybrid work environment, wherein the employees are expected to work from office (Heraklion) 1 or 2 days per week.
What we offer
- Entrance to the most passionate powerhouse in applied mathematics
- Enjoy an open, kind, and fun culture
- We believe in commitment: your permanent contract will be waiting for you
- Competitive salary package & benefits (extra days off, health insurance, ...)
- Annual raise, based on your performance
- Development programs & courses
- Work from a cozy office with ergonomic workstation
What to expect
We will help you to thrive in your field of expertise. We offer development programs, tailored to your individual needs and function requirements, including opportunities to attend courses and seminars. We offer challenging, practical hands-on experience with opportunities to work abroad. We operate in a flat organizational structure that keeps communication lines short. The atmosphere is open, informal, cooperative and positive. We employ over 1000 people in the Netherlands (HQ), Greece, Belgium, Germany, France, the U.K., Romania, Italy, the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Poland, Denmark and Singapore. Visit our website www.ortec.com to learn more about our solutions and clients’ experiences. Please do not use this vacancy as an acquisition opportunity.