Software Engineer

Equans BeLux; Machelen; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Group insurance

Meal vouchers

13th month

Car lease

Homeworking

Discounts via Benefits@Work

Résumé du poste

Equans Belux seeks a BHS Software Engineer to own baggage handling applications, integrate with third-party systems, and provide production support across international airport sites. You will diagnose incidents, develop connectors, and contribute to software stabilization while documenting procedures and collaborating with stakeholders.

The role requires a strong background in C#/.NET, Python, OPC UA, and IATA/SITA messaging, with experience in SQL databases and Linux/Windows administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, industrial automation or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years in software engineering, systems integration or technical support in industrial/24/7 environments.
• Experience with baggage handling applications and tracking/reconciliation systems.
• Strong knowledge of OPC UA, IATA 1745 BSM, SITA messaging, MQTT, AMQP and integration concepts.
• Proficient in C#/.NET, Python; SQL Server or PostgreSQL; Windows Server and Linux administration.

Responsabilités

• Act as the primary maintenance engineer for baggage handling applications across international airport sites.
• Diagnose and resolve production incidents including display, sorting, flight data discrepancies and performance issues.
• Lead technical integration between EDAS software and third-party baggage handling systems.
• Develop and maintain connectors between BHS apps and industrial equipment like sorters and scanners.
• Configure security, troubleshoot networking/protocols and ensure reliable production data flows.
• Provide 2nd/3rd line support and create technical documentation for runbooks.

Connaissances

C#/.NET

Python

SQL

Git

Docker

OPC UA

IATA messaging

SITA messaging

Linux administration

VMware/Hyper-V

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s in computer science / software engineering

or equivalent professional experience

Outils

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

GitHub

CI/CD

Description du poste

As a BHS Software Engineer, you take ownership of baggage handling applications, production support, system integration and configuration for international airport installations. You work on mission-critical airport systems, solve complex operational issues and contribute to the reliability of baggage handling operations while collaborating with airport stakeholders, equipment vendors and international project teams.

At Equans, we believe that diverse talents strengthen our teams. We actively build an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcome, can be themselves, and we encourage everyone to apply.

Your work location:

Machelen.

Zoom on the job:

• act as the primary maintenance engineer for baggage handling applications across international airport sites
• diagnose and resolve production incidents including display issues, sorting problems, flight data discrepancies and system performance issues
• perform root cause analysis on complex software issues related to baggage messaging, sortation control and workflow processing
• prepare and present maintenance reports to airport stakeholders
• collaborate with on-site technicians, airport IT teams and third-party equipment suppliers to resolve cross-system issues
• lead the technical integration between EDAS software and third-party baggage handling systems
• develop and maintain connectors between BHS applications and industrial equipment such as sorters, conveyors and scanners
• configure security settings, resolve communication protocol issues and ensure reliable production data flows
• configure and maintain baggage tracking, sortation and reconciliation systems
• design and test high-availability and redundancy configurations
• provide 2nd and 3rd line support across the EDAS BHS application suite
• work with message brokers, IATA messaging standards and real-time data processing pipelines
• work with industrial communication protocols including OPC UA and IATA 1745 BSM messaging
• maintain sortation allocation interfaces for real-time baggage routing
• troubleshoot workflow engines, message broker integrations and sortation logic
• integrate systems with airline departure control systems and baggage reconciliation platforms
• maintain technical documentation including configuration documents, integration specifications, troubleshooting guides and operational runbooks
• document connector behaviour, deployment procedures and redundancy configurations
• contribute to knowledge sharing and the internal knowledge base
• identify recurring issues and implement permanent improvements
• contribute to software stabilisation initiatives across the application portfolio
• participate in test environment development and virtual airport test platforms
• contribute to software refactoring activities to improve maintainability and code quality

Come as you are, ideally with:

• bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, industrial automation or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
• minimum 3 years of experience in software engineering, systems integration or technical support within an industrial, logistics, transport or 24/7 production environment
• experience with baggage handling applications, baggage tracking, sortation and reconciliation systems
• solid knowledge of OPC UA, IATA 1745 BSM, SITA messaging, MQTT, AMQP and system integration concepts
• strong debugging and root cause analysis skills across application, database, network and protocol layers
• experience with C# (.NET Framework/.NET Core), Python, PowerShell or Bash
• knowledge of SQL Server, PostgreSQL, stored procedures, database performance tuning and data migration processes
• experience with Windows Server and Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux/CentOS) administration
• familiarity with VMware, Hyper‑V, VPN, RDP, SSH and secure remote connectivity
• experience with Git, GitLab, GitHub, CI/CD concepts, Docker, Jira and Confluence
• understanding of network troubleshooting, firewalls, TLS/SSL and industrial network segmentation
• knowledge of baggage handling architecture, SAC systems, BMR, airline DCS integration and IATA airport operations standards
• able to produce clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with customers, partners and colleagues
• organised and comfortable managing activities across multiple sites and projects
• collaborative approach with the ability to work independently when required
• knowledge of French (both written and spoken — valuable for communication with many airport stakeholders)

What if you became BHS Software Engineer at Equans?

For you this means:

• a market rate salary in line with your education and experience
• interesting training and career opportunities
• group insurance, hospitalization insurance
• eco vouchers, meal vouchers, representation allowance, 13th month, holiday pay
• electrical lease car, bicycle lease plan
• smartphone with subscription, internet fee
• additional paid leave, seniority location, homeworking
• discounts through Benefits@Work (culture, sports, travel, and more)

About Equans Digital Airport Systems (EDAS)

Equans Digital Airport Systems (EDAS) is the BHS (Baggage Handling System) software unit within Equans Belux. We design, develop, deploy, and maintain mission-critical software solutions for airport baggage handling systems worldwide — serving airports across Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East.

As part of Equans ICT, we combine deep domain expertise in airport logistics with modern software engineering practices. Our team of 9 developers works closely with project managers, support engineers, and on-site technicians to deliver reliable, high-availability systems that keep baggage flowing 24/7.

We are currently undertaking a significant transformation program focused on software stabilization, CI/CD automation, remote access platform development, and test environment modernization — you will be joining at an exciting time of technical renewal.