S Software Engineer Simpl.energy · Utrecht posted 17 months ago

Rustify; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpl.energy in Utrecht is seeking a versatile Software Engineer (Senior) to work on cloud-hosted components of our Energy Management System, collaborating with gateway developers. You will craft event-driven code, ensure reliability in production, and contribute to scalable, secure software solutions.

We value hands-on Rust expertise, Python familiarity, and a pragmatic yet principled approach. On-site in Utrecht with hybrid work and relocation support for international candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of coding and cloud experience.
• Rust experience is highly desirable.
• Python knowledge is a plus.
• Willingness to relocate to the Netherlands; relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities

• Develop event-driven blocks of code for data processing, flexible asset planning, and access control.
• Create resilient, reliable, and efficient software.
• Run your code in production.
• Balance continuous improvement with speed of development.
• Share knowledge with colleagues.

Skills

Rust

Python

Cloud experience

Code quality

Job description

# Software EngineerSimpl.energy · Utrecht · Senior · HybridView & ApplyWe are looking for a versatile software engineer who can solve hard problems in code elegantly and efficiently. Your focus will be on the cloud-hosted parts of our Energy Management System while working closely together with the local gateway developers. You need to have an intrinsic sense of curiosity and a huge sense of adventure, as we are entering uncharted territory. Smartening our electricity grids will accelerate the energy transition and will make it more economical than many realize.**Key responsibilities*** Developing event-driven Lego blocks of code that perform data processing, flexible asset planning, role-based access control, and more.* Creating resilient, reliable, and efficient software.* Be responsible for running your code in production.* Striking a balance between constant improvement and speed of development.* Share knowledge with your colleagues.**Skills & requirements*** At least 5 years of coding and cloud experience in a relevant work environment.* Most of our platform is coded in Rust, experience is very desirable.* Not fearing or frowning upon other languages. We also have a healthy dose of Python, which you might look at now and then.* Be pragmatic at one moment and stick to your principles at other moments.* Engage in healthy discussions on functionality and quality, and don't refrain from receiving and giving constructive feedback.* Come to the HQ office in Utrecht (the Netherlands) at least three times a week.* If you don’t live or work in the Netherlands yet, we can offer relocation assistance and a work permit.