Software Engineer

Booking Experts; Enschede; On-site; EUR 42,408 - 72,540; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly salary between €3,800 and €6,500 gross

Annual salary increase

10% extra salary after one year

Five weeks of vacation

Sit-stand desks

Catered lunch

Job summary

A leading software company in Enschede is seeking a Software Engineer with a strong interest in scalable solutions. You will develop and maintain software within our reservation system, collaborate with an agile team, and contribute to technical innovations. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, programming knowledge, and the ability to work at the office in Enschede multiple times a week. This role includes a hybrid work setup and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of work experience or more.
• Experience with Ruby on Rails preferred.
• Availability of at least 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable software within the reservation system.
• Write efficient, well-structured code.
• Collaborate with the team on technical innovations.

Skills

Software development

Attention to detail

English language proficiency

Basic programming knowledge

Active learning

Education

WO degree in Computer Science or similar

Tools

Ruby

PHP

Python

JavaScript

Java

Job description

Booking Experts is seeking a Software Engineer with at least 3 years of experience in software development and a strong interest in scalable software solutions. Do you want to work in an experienced team and contribute to a platform that helps recreation entrepreneurs automate and digitize their businesses on both a national and international level? Apply now!

What will you be doing?

• Develop and maintain scalable software within our own reservation system, CMS, and App Store.
• Write efficient, well-structured code within a modern tech stack.
• Analyze and solve complex technical issues with a full‑stack approach, keeping product and user experience in mind.
• Work in an agile team of about five engineers, alongside a Product Manager. This team is part of a department of around 35 colleagues, all responsible for the entire platform.
• Contribute to technical innovations and the continuous improvement of our platform.
• Collaborate with our Head of Operations, Gerjan and other Software Engineers on our tech stack.

Where will you do this?

At Booking Experts, you have the freedom to choose your own projects, and your input truly matters. We believe in personal growth and offer plenty of opportunities to develop yourself within a close‑knit and motivated team. Our flat and informal structure makes us flexible and efficient, but more importantly, it creates a fun and supportive work environment where everyone feels at home.

Valued qualities

• Completed or are in the final stages of a WO degree in Computer Science (or similar), or have a diploma. Work experience alongside your studies is a strong plus.
• At least 1 and up to 2 years of work experience, or more.
• Excellent command of the English language and resides in the Netherlands.
• Availability of at least 36 hours per week and the ability to work at the office in Enschede at least three times a week.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages and stay up‑to‑date with developments in your field. Experience with Ruby is a plus, but knowledge of PHP, Python, JavaScript, or Java is also welcome.
• An active learning approach, using books, podcasts, and conferences, especially if you still have much to learn.
• An open attitude towards feedback and discussions without getting too theoretical.
• No difficulty in choosing solutions that are well‑balanced both technically and from a human perspective.
• Attention to detail and a sense of quality, both in clean, readable code and in an understandable user experience, with careful language use and adequate explanation.

Preferred Qualifications (at least one required)

• Experience with Ruby on Rails.
• Proficiency in the Dutch language.
• EU passport or valid work/residence permit.
• Living in or near Enschede.

Why work at Booking Experts?

• Innovative & modern: We automate and optimize our agile process and always choose ‘the right tool for the job.’
• Flexibility: Hybrid work setup, with 2–3 days per week remote work possible.
• Great benefits: Monthly salary between €3,800 and €6,500 gross, annual salary increase, 10% extra salary after one year (Employee Benefit), and five weeks of vacation.
• Healthy work environment: Sit‑stand desks, catered lunch, and a smoke‑free work culture.

At Booking Experts, we strive for a healthy workplace. That’s why you’ll find fresh fruit in the office, we encourage daily walks, provide sit‑stand desks, and offer healthy lunch options. Coffee, tea, and soft drinks are always available. We also strongly support the ‘Smoke‑Free Generation’ initiative and kindly ask our employees not to smoke during office hours.

Join our team and contribute to happy owners, happy employees, and happy guests! 🚀

Feeling excited but keen to learn a bit more first?

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our recruiter via [e-mail]. We’d love to get to know you!