Junior Software Engineer

Booking Experts B.V.; Enschede; On-site; EUR 39,383 - 53,701; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% salary allowance after 1 year

25 days annual leave

MacBook and large external screen

Freshly prepared team lunch

Sit-stand desk and bicycle scheme

Experienced buddy for onboarding

Informal culture with initiative

Job summary

Booking Experts B.V. in Enschede is looking for a proactive developer to help enhance their software platform. You'll join an agile sub-team of engineers and collaborate closely to build features and resolve bugs while improving user experience.

The ideal candidate has a BSc in Computer Science or a related field, basic programming knowledge in Ruby or similar languages, and is available for at least 36 hours a week. Enjoy a hybrid work environment with modern perks.

Qualifications

• A completed BSc in Computer Science or a similar field.
• Basic knowledge of Ruby, PHP, Python, JavaScript, or Java.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD processes, and agile working.
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English.
• Availability for a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the Booking Experts platform.
• Build features and resolve bugs with a full-stack approach.
• Write high-quality, readable code and tests.
• Participate in agile development and suggest solutions.

Skills

Ruby

PHP

Python

JavaScript

Java

Git

CI/CD

Agile working

Dutch (fluent)

English (fluent)

Education

BSc in Computer Science or similar

Job description

Our platform processes thousands of bookings daily and integrates everything recreation businesses need. From a powerful reservation system and CMS to BI and our own App Store. You will be working in an agile sub-team of about five engineers, alongside a Product Manager. This team is part of a department of around 45 colleagues who are collectively responsible for the entire platform. You will get plenty of space to expand your technical skills and elevate the quality of your code to the next level.

What you will do

• Contribute independently to the development of the Booking Experts platform under the guidance of experienced colleagues.
• Build features and resolve bugs, focusing on architecture, design, and implementation.
• Develop scalable software and contribute to construction of simple to moderately complex features.
• Write high‑quality, readable code and tests to guarantee codebase stability.
• Analyze and address bugs or more complex issues with a full‑stack approach and a keen eye for the end‑user.
• Document code and process steps to our standards; collaborate on APIs, front‑end components, or back‑end functionalities.
• Participate proactively in agile development, brainstorming during team meetings, and suggest concrete solutions to technical challenges.

What you can expect from us

• A gross monthly salary of €3,529 to €4,812 (junior scale);
• A 10% salary allowance after 1 year;
• 25 days of annual leave;
• A MacBook and a large external screen;
• Hybrid working from our modern office in Enschede;
• A comprehensive, freshly prepared team lunch every single day;
• A workstation equipped with a sit‑stand desk and a bicycle scheme;
• A flying start, paired with an experienced buddy to show you the ropes;
• An informal culture with short lines of communication, plenty of room for initiative, and space for your own ideas.

About Booking Experts

Booking Experts is an international software platform that helps recreation businesses automate and improve their entire operations. Our products BEX PMS, CMS, and smart tools & integrations provide a complete cloud‑based ecosystem that supports holiday parks, campsites, hotels, and rental organisations in their administrative, operational, and financial management.

We are currently active in the Netherlands, the UK, France, Spain, Denmark, and the DACH region, and in the coming years we aim to secure the same leading market position across the rest of Europe that we already hold in the Netherlands.

About You

You are proactive, eager to learn, and possess a true hands‑on mentality. You program simply because you love it, and you actively keep your knowledge up to date through books, podcasts, or tech conferences. You work in a structured manner, are open to feedback, and always look for the right balance between a technical solution and a great user experience.

Qualifications

• At least a completed BSc in Computer Science or a similar field;
• Basic knowledge of Ruby, or otherwise PHP, Python, JavaScript, or Java;
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD processes, and agile working;
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English;
• Availability for a minimum of 36 hours per week, and ideally residing within commuting distance of Enschede.