Software Engineer | Networks and Systems

Akkodis; Hengelo; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to 36 vacation days

Flexibility to work from home 1–2 days per week

Bike- and fitness scheme

Strong pension scheme

Personalized development opportunities

Job summary

A technology company in the Netherlands is seeking a Software Engineer to design and develop software for combat management systems. The ideal candidate will possess excellent Python programming skills and have experience in network technologies. This role involves contributing to mission-critical systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of work experience in a similar position.
• Experience maintaining software across Operating System releases.
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test software for combat management systems.
• Contribute to mission-critical naval systems deployed worldwide.
• Collaborate closely with experts across software and systems engineering.

Skills

Python skills (OOP, functional programming)

Building pipelines and supporting tooling

Knowledge of Network technologies

Scaled Scrum experience

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, IT Service Management, System & Network Engineering

Tools

Gitlab

Jenkins

Maven

Ansible

Jira

Job description

Overview

At #Akkodis, we’re a diverse team of 50,000+ engineers and digital experts, operating across 30 locations worldwide. From training teams to delivering projects, our Smart Industry experts create new value for businesses across the world. United by our passion for talent and technology, our colleagues bring their diversity of experience, skills, and insights together to deliver 360° capabilities to our partners. This is how we make the incredible happen, every day.

We\'re looking for a Software Engineer who excels in complex deployments of networks and systems, has strong communication and analytical skills, and embodies a growth and agile mindset.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing as a Software Engineer:

In this role you’ll design, develop and test software that creates the network capabilities for a combat management system containing operator consoles, radar systems and optical sensor systems. The team is responsible for the entire development chain: requirements analysis, development, testing, validation and demonstrating the current status of the product.

The role lies within our client\'s software engineering department, and more specifically the CMS (Combat Management System) Infrastructure team, which drives the development of cutting-edge combat and information management systems for naval vessels. Their expertise extends to seamless integration with sensor and weapon systems, alongside the creation of advanced sensor processing applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, IT Service Management, System & Network Engineeringor comparable
• Minimum three years of work experience in a similar position
• Excellent Python skills (OOP, functional programming)
• Experience with building pipelines and supporting tooling (e.g., Gitlab, Jenkins, Maven, Jira)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification is a plus
• Experience maintaining software across Operating System releases
• Infrastructure as Code > Experience with Ansible, certification or demonstrable knowledge is a plus
• Knowledge of Network technologies - experience like routing, switching, OSPF, multicast and firewalling is a plus
• Scaled Scrum - experience is a plus

Benefits

• A salary that matches your knowledge and experience
• Up to 36 vacation days to recharge your battery
• Flexibility to work from home 1–2 days per week
• A bike- and fitness scheme to keep you moving
• A strong pension scheme and collective health insurance
• Year-round events, knowledge sessions, and activities
• Personalized development: training, courses, and coaching
• Growth opportunities aligned with your ambitions

Day-to-day work

But that’s just the beginning, the real excitement starts in your day-to-day work:

📡 Contributing to mission-critical naval systems deployed worldwide

🧠 Building the software backbone behind advanced combat and sensor integrations

🛜 Working with high-tech network infrastructures that push technological boundaries

⚙️ Improving development tooling, automation, and system reliability

🤝 Collaborating closely with experts across software, systems, and platform engineering

Are you ready to bring your software engineering expertise into a high-tech environment where precision and impact matter every day?

⚠️ Due to the nature of the work and applicable security requirements, only candidates with a nationality from a NATO member state can be considered for this position.