Junior Software Engineer

Cleopatra Enterprise; Zwijndrecht; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleopatra Enterprise in the Netherlands is seeking a junior software engineer to help develop our in‑house software, Cleopatra Enterprise, used by global clients. You will join small SCRUM teams and contribute to modules from scratch, collaborating with product owners and QA.

Ideal candidate has a BSc or MSc in Computer Science or related field, 0–3 years of experience, and a passion for Java, REST, and modern Spring‑based development.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science or a relevant field.
• 0–3 years of experience in software engineering.
• You like working in Java.
• You are familiar with SCRUM.
• You like complex puzzles alongside good coffee.
• You are driven & passionate about everything related to software.

Responsibilities

• Develop Cleopatra Enterprise, our in‑house software, used by global clients.
• Work in small SCRUM teams to implement new modules from scratch.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with QA to ensure quality.

Skills

Java

SCRUM

REST API

Spring

Webservices

Container tech

Web development

Education

BSc or MSc in Computer Science

Job description

Our developers love anything involving software, design and data. They also know exactly how to bend it to their will.

Congratulations, you have a computer science degree! This will entitle you to high quality coffee that will last a lifetime. Do you want access to this magical coffee while also working in an innovative company and develop a unique in the market software solution?

As a junior software engineer at Cleopatra Enterprise, you will be primarily responsible for the development of our software, Cleopatra Enterprise, used by some of the largest companies in the world operating in various industries. As a software developer, you are constantly meeting the clients needs in the development of our software. We are constantly working on big projects, such as the development of new modules from scratch to further support our clients in their projects.

What do we expect from you?

• Bsc or MSc in Computer Science or a relevant field
• 0-3 years of experience in software engineering
• You like working in Java
• You are familiar with SCRUM
• You like complex puzzles alongside good coffee (don’t worry tea people, we like you too)
• You are driven & passionate about everything related to software

You’ll be working with various software technologies and tool, such as:

• Java
• Webservices
• Spring technologies
• Container technologies
• Web development & REST API

Join our development team

Being a member of the developer team at Cleopatra Enterprise means you have a vital position in the company. Working in small scrum teams of four to eight people, you be working on a feature set clearly outlined by our product owner and business analysts. Everything you develop will be used by internal staff and external clients from all over the world.

During your daily work, you’ll face complex puzzles and dilemmas. As you are continuously involved with the development of the product, you can really start deep diving into everything and finally fix that bug that has been there for so long. Since you are a fresh graduate, code reviews are key in learning quickly. All code is reviewed by at least one developer and tested by QA specialists. At Cleopatra Enterprise, you need to have the attitude that feedback is only there to give someone the opportunity to grow. We are a knowledge driven company, so we want our people to grow and thrive.

Project Spotlight

Creating our state-of-the-art project controls software

Cleopatra, our software product, is used by clients worldwide to ensure that their multi-million projects finish within time and budgets. This versatile, powerful Java-driven tool is built in-house by our development team.

Colleague Experiences

“Working at Cleopatra Enterprise allows me to grow as a software engineer, not only through plenty of opportunities to learn, but also to take ownership of projects. Even at the start of my career I am able to offer my ideas, and often they are used in practice to further improve our products.”

Guus, Junior Software Engineer