Software Configuration Engineer

Salland; Zwolle; Hybrid; EUR 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package €3,866.22–€5,523.18/mo

13th month

24 vacation days

Roster-free days

Discount on supplementary insurance

Flexible working hours

Sports/fitness discount

Collegial and informal culture

Job summary

Salland Engineering, based in Zwolle, Netherlands, is seeking a Software Configuration Engineer to bring structure to multiple development tracks and releases. You will collaborate with developers, PMs and sysadmin, shaping the software process, optimizing version control, bug tracking, and build automation to improve efficiency and quality.

You will work within a high-tech environment focused on semiconductor test solutions, gaining exposure to evolving tools and processes while contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Version control: manage and optimize Subversion/Git to support multiple features and easy rollbacks.
• Change management and bug tracking: structured processes with Jira for controlled changes and issue tracking.
• Build and release automation: manage Jenkins for automated builds and releases.
• Collaboration: provide clear procedures/tools for version control, docs, and issue tracking; coordinate with sysadmin.
• Quality assurance: ensure consistency and quality of configuration items using Jira/Jenkins.
• Communication: be the central source of info on config status, changes, and bugs for the team.
• Innovation: explore new technologies and methods to optimize development and management processes.

Skills

Version control

Scripting

Automation

Jira

Communication

Initiative

Creativity

Dutch & English

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Subversion

Git

Jenkins

Jira

Job description

Do you want to work in a high tech environment where innovation is not a promise, but daily practice? At Salland Engineering, you work on technology for testing the chips of tomorrow. You will have access to state of the art tooling, modern test facilities and an environment where your own ideas, creativity and initiative are valued.

Salland Engineering is growing fast. This year, we are doubling our effective workspace, further expanding our testers and investing heavily in new technologies, including innovation in the field of photonics. As part of a global player in the semiconductor test market, we combine international strength with the freedom and short lines of communication of Salland in Zwolle.

As a Software Configuration Engineer, you ensure that our software development remains manageable, reliable and well organized. In a high tech environment where multiple development tracks, versions, changes and releases run alongside each other, you are the one who brings structure and maintains overview. In doing so, you play an important role in the quality, progress and collaboration within the software team.

You work closely with developers, project management and system administration, and support the setup, management and improvement of the processes and tools that are essential to software development. This includes version control, change management, bug tracking and the automation of build and release processes. With your knowledge and approach, you help increase efficiency, strengthen collaboration and further safeguard the quality of our software projects.

What you will be doing in your role:

• Version Control: Managing and optimizing our version control tools (Subversion, Git) to enable developers to work efficiently on different features and easily return to previous versions when needed;

• Change Management and Bug Tracking: Facilitating a structured change management process using Jira, ensuring that changes are introduced in a controlled and documented manner, and managing bug tracking to reduce the risk of conflicts and errors;

• Build and Release Process Automation: Managing Jenkins for the automation of build and release processes, allowing our engineers to focus on their core tasks;

• Collaboration: Promoting a culture of collaboration by providing clear procedures and tools for version control, documentation and issue tracking, which are essential for effective team dynamics and project execution. In addition, you work closely with system administration on tool updates to limit risks;

• Quality Assurance: Ensuring consistency and high quality in the management of configuration items, following best practices and using Jira and Jenkins to support the overall quality of our software projects;

• Communication: Acting as the central point of information on configuration status, changes and bug tracking, so that team members have easy access to up-to-date and relevant information;

• Innovation: Continuously exploring new technologies, processes and methodologies to optimize software development and management processes.

Where will you work

Nice to meet you, we are Salland Engineering from Zwolle.

For more than 30 years, we have been developing solutions and services for testing chips. Our technology can be found in everyday products such as smartphones, tablets and cars. Together with around 95 colleagues, we work on innovative projects every day and serve the world’s largest manufacturers of chips and measuring instruments.

What will you get from us?

A challenging job in a high-tech environment. We value taking initiative and carrying responsibility, but there's more!

We offer:

• An attractive salary, depending on your education and experience, between €3,866.22 and €5,523.18 gross per month (job scale: Engineer Expert B) based on a 40-hour workweek;

• An environment where development is central. For us, it is essential to remain an interesting player in the market. That is why, as an employee at Salland Engineering, you are given all the space, opportunities and freedom to develop yourself, so that we grow together;

• Excellent secondary employment conditions, such as a 13th month, 24 vacation days, 5 roster-free days and a discount on your supplementary insurance;

• A good work-life balance. We apply flexible working hours, giving you the opportunity to take care of personal matters, meet with friends or family, or go exercising before or after work.

• Speaking of sports, you also receive a discount on your sports/fitness membership with us;

• A collegial and informal company. We enjoy doing fun activities together and hope that you would like to be part of that.

What do we ask of you?

• A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field;

• At least 5 years of experience in Software Configuration Management or a comparable role;

• Strong knowledge of version control systems, preferably Subversion and Git, and experience with scripting languages and automation scripts;

• Experience with automating build and release processes, for example with Jenkins, and with using Jira for change management and bug tracking;

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical teams and project management;

• You take initiative, actively involve engineers and address them constructively on matters you identify in your role as SCM Engineer;

• You are creative and curious. You stay up to date with the latest developments in SCM and are confident in proposing improvements;

• You have a good command of both Dutch and English;

• You live in the Netherlands and within a maximum travel time of one hour from our office in Zwolle;

• If you are not a Dutch or EU citizen, you already have a valid Dutch work visa.

Are you excited after reading this job description and do you want to work for an innovative company where job satisfaction is important? Do you have the knowledge, skills, and drive we are looking for?