Senior Software Engineer

Marel Red Meat B.V.; Lichtenvoorde; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Flexible working hours

42 vacation days

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to lead design and implementation of software modules for industrial food processing machines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable software within an Agile Scrum environment.

You will mentor engineers, drive high‑quality code, and contribute to architecture decisions while supporting product releases and customer trainings. Strong OA and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or similar, or comparable work experience.
• Experience with .NET and Docker.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and Git.
• Experience in designing, developing, and implementing large software solutions with object-oriented programming languages, in combination with .NET software development.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and good understanding of database operations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers, stakeholders, and customers.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and testing of innovative software modules and features.
• Optimize existing software solutions and design next gen software solutions for the food processing industry.
• Analyze requirements and write design specifications for software modules and software features.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team collaboration.
• Collaborate with multiple internal teams to ensure system architecture is implemented and tested.
• Occasionally support product releases and training on customer sites.
• Train and mentor Software Engineers and Associate Software Engineers.
• Contribute to team collaboration and build team spirit.
• Work in an Agile Scrum environment focused on collaboration, speed, and customer value.

Skills

.NET

OO programming

SQL

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or similar

Tools

Docker

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Location: JBT Marel Lichtenvoorde

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (3-4 days a week at the office)

Department: MEAT – Primary EMEA

Lead the Future of Work at JBT Marel. If you like to do what you love, you’ll enjoy being a part of our software team at JBT Marel. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Engineering team working on innovative software products for the Food Industry. In the role of a Senior Software Engineer, you will have a key role in the development of our software that supports JBT Marel‘s vision of transforming the way food is processed globally. Within our team we encourage everyone to come forward with interesting ideas and challenge our way of thinking, so we can make the good things happen. If you’re interested in best practices and learning new technics/tools – JBT Marel is the place to be.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of software modules that support JBT-Marel’s vision. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including machine engineering and software platform development teams, to deliver robust and scalable solutions for industrial food processing machines.

What You’ll Do

• Lead design, implementation, and testing of innovative software modules and features.
• Optimize existing software solutions and design next gen software solutions for the food processing industry.
• Analyze requirements and write design specifications for software modules and software features.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team collaboration.
• Collaborate with multiple internal teams to ensure system architecture is implemented and tested.
• Occasionally support product releases and training on customer sites.
• Train and mentor Software Engineers and Associate Software Engineers.
• Contribute to team collaboration and build team spirit.
• Work in an Agile Scrum environment focused on collaboration, speed, and customer value.

What You Bring

We encourage each of our 12,000+ employees to bring their unique self to work and aim to make everyone feel recognized, valued and free to explore their potential. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture and welcome new colleagues from all walks of life. You will recognize in yourself that you:

• Bachelor’s or Master‘s degree in computer science or similar, or comparable work experience and knowledge.
• Experience with .NET and Docker.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and Git.
• Experience in designing, developing, and implementing large software solutions with object-oriented programming languages, in combination with .NET software development.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and good understanding of database operations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers, stakeholders, and customers.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Nice to Have

• Background in industrial automation or machine control.
• Understanding of reliability requirements in the food industry.
• Experience with and comfort working in multi-cultural, multi-discipline organization is an advantage.
• Familiar with Agile software development frameworks and database operations.
• Basic knowledge of Linux and familiarity with PLCs.

Why Join Us?

There’s nothing like the feeling you get when you do something worthwhile for a living. That said, coming home from work knowing you made a difference is just one of the great things you can experience at JBT Marel. You can expect:

• Freedom to form your role and define your added value to the organization.
• Freedom to take initiative and make a real impact in a growing global business.
• An environment of trust and respect with space to explore and fail.
• A collaborative, inclusive team culture with international cooperation.
• Continuous learning through our advanced learning platform, with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Busuu language learning.
• All the tools you need to succeed: laptop, iPhone, and a fully equipped home office.
• Excellent work life balance, including 42 vacation days, flexible working hours, and hybrid working options.
• A strong pension plan and collective health insurance options.
• An environment built on trust and respect, with room to explore, learn, and even fail.

To get a career instead of a job. We have many opportunities for internal growth; and we encourage it!

Questions? Contact: Maarten Krepel – [e-mail]

Learn more at: jbtmarel.com

Follow us on LinkedIn Connect with Talent Acquisition Specialist: www.linkedin.com/in/maartenkrepel

JBT Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Join us — and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.

Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.