Senior Software Developer

Selby Jennings; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Office-based in North Holland

Job summary

Selby Jennings in North Holland, Netherlands seeks a Senior Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable systems supporting trading, analytics, and automation.

You will work with traders and analysts, build APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based services, mentoring juniors, and advancing engineering best practices. This role offers a collaborative environment with direct exposure to commercial and trading operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with Python and modern software engineering principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and containerisation technologies.
• Background working on business-critical systems in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical projects.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Native Dutch speaker or fluent Dutch speaker strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software solutions.
• Working closely with traders, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver technology.
• Building and improving APIs, automation tools, and data-driven applications.
• Contributing to software architecture and technical decision-making.
• Supporting cloud-based environments and modern development practices.
• Mentoring junior developers and promoting engineering best practices.

Skills

Python

CI/CD pipelines

APIs

Containerisation

Cloud platforms

Dutch language proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Software Developer (Energy Trading)

Location: North Holland, Netherlands
Language Requirement: Native Dutch Speaker Preferred

Our client, a growing energy trading and energy-focused business in North Holland, is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join their technology team. This role offers the opportunity to build and improve business-critical platforms that support trading, market operations, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

Please note: This position has a strong preference for native Dutch speakers. Candidates must be fluent in Dutch and comfortable communicating with Dutch-speaking stakeholders across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software solutions.
• Working closely with traders, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful technology.
• Building and improving APIs, automation tools, and data-driven applications.
• Contributing to software architecture and technical decision-making.
• Supporting cloud-based environments and modern development practices.
• Mentoring junior developers and promoting engineering best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with Python and modern software engineering principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and containerisation technologies.
• Background working on business-critical systems in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical projects.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Native Dutch speaker or fully fluent Dutch speaker strongly preferred.
• Previous experience within the energy, utilities, trading, commodities, or broader energy sector is highly desirable.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a growing and innovative energy business.
• Direct exposure to commercial and trading operations.
• A collaborative environment where technology has a visible impact on the business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Office-based in North Holland with flexible working arrangements available.