Backend Developer

Role Overview

As a Backend Developer, you contribute to the digital backbone behind our robotic ecosystem. You work on systems that enable reliable communication, data processing, and robot management at scale. Your work directly supports innovations that improve animal welfare, farm efficiency, and sustainable food production.

What You Will Do

Designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable backend services and RESTful APIs. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate functional requirements into sustainable technical solutions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You are a software Developer who enjoys building reliable systems and solving technical challenges together with others. You combine a structured and analytical mindset with curiosity and a strong sense of ownership.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in backend software development.
• Experience with C#, JavaScript or TypeScript, and modern backend frameworks such as ASP.NET Core or ExpressJS.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and building scalable backend systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and cloud or container technologies such as Azure, Docker, or Kubernetes.
• An interest in software quality, testing, and secure development practices, including authentication and authorization concepts.
• Familiarity with cyber security (authentication, authorization, threat modeling).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and translate requirements into practical solutions.
• A self-starting personality.

Benefits

• An international work environment that values collaboration, initiative, and diverse perspectives.
• A culture that encourages learning, experimentation, and ownership of ideas.
• Excellent employment conditions, including up to 8 weeks of vacation per year and a strong pension scheme.
• A Salary range of €5,000 - €7,100 gross per month, with clear opportunities for growth within the scale.
• Full ownership of your own development, with access to a wide range of courses through the Lely Academy.
• Daily access to outstanding sports facilities at the Lely Campus.
• Fresh coffee and tea from our own barista and a healthy, affordable company restaurant.
• A healthy work-life balance thanks to our hybrid working policy.
• A free shuttle bus that takes you to and from the metro station in Maassluis.
• Opportunities to celebrate and have fun with the team.