Software Engineer

Utrecht - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job description

Are you a seasoned technical professional who thrives at the intersection of product data and delivery

Do you excel at solving complex technical challenges hands - on while effectively managing stakeholder expectations and adhering to product boundaries solution architecture and long term maintainability principles

At WCC we design and deliver high-impact mission-critical HR technology solutions for governments and public institutions worldwide. Our systems help millions of people find suitable employment today and prepare for the labor market of tomorrow.

As a Software Engineer you will join our Core Team contributing to ELISE our flagship and most critical software solution developed in C. ELISE operates in high-performance environments capable of searching through hundreds of millions of records to deliver matches within a fraction of a second. It must remain fast reliable scalable and maintainable for all our clients.

ELISE our match engine has demonstrated exceptional stability over the past 20 years and we are committed to preserving that standard. You will play a key role in our next strategic initiative: designing and implementing interoperability features for containerized and cloud-based environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design implement and maintain high-performance software in modern C (C20)
Contribute to technical documentation and the development of team best practices
Participate in code reviews architecture discussions and design sessions
Build and operate cloud-native applications that are containerized observable resilient and scalable
Collaborate with platform engineers to ensure efficient deployment monitoring and reliability of services
Work with Java-based services and applications where cross-language integration is required

Job requirements

Strong proficiency in C
Familiarity with networking distributed systems and API design
Working knowledge of Java and JVM-based ecosystems
Experience with cloud environments (AWS Azure or GCP) and understanding of cloud native principles (microservices containers CI/CD observability)
Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (or similar container orchestration tools)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible
Understanding of DevOps practices and continuous delivery pipelines
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus Grafana or OpenTelemetry
Proficiency in developing for Linux environments

To succeed in this role you should

Be capable of diving deeply into technical challenges to identify optimal solutions
Demonstrate an analytical and open-minded approach to problem solving
Possess professional level English communication skills both written and verbal
Be proactive and committed to continuous improvement
Hold your work to highest standards of quality
Value collaborations and thrive in a team oriented environment

CompensationandBenefits

Competitivesalary
Pensionplan
Coverageoftransportationcosts
26vacationdays
Opportunitiesforpersonalandprofessionaldevelopment
Homeofficebudget
Laptopandmobilephone
Freedomtoproposeandimplementinnovativeideas
Opportunitytodevelopaninternationalanddiverseprofessionalnetwork

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We welcome applications from innovative and motivated professionals eager to make a tangible impact. Please upload your resume and a brief cover letter (in English) explaining your interest in this opportunity and how you envision contributing to our team.

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