Senior Software Engineer

This is an excellent – and unique - opportunity to be a Senior full-stack Software Engineer, in a ‘start-up’ like environment, with a strong social purpose.

Senior Software Engineer

(32-40 hours/week)

510 is ‘scaling up’ digital humanitarian products to maximise their humanitarian impact. To achieve this, we need to enhance our software engineering capacity and capabilities, and as a result, we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to boost our Software Engineering team. The Senior full-stack Software Engineer will help us achieve our vision by contributing to digital products that are high quality, reliable, and secure, and mentoring, supporting and coaching more junior members of the team. The Senior full-stack Software Engineer is a critical role in the team.

In this role you report to the Software Engineering Lead of 510. You work closely with design and product management colleagues in the digital team on product development, and with colleagues in the data team on ensuring a seamless connection between data and digital products. Currently there are 7 people working on Software Engineering, a mixture of staff positions, long-term contractors, and externally contracted organizations. We expect the team to grow in the next few years.

The organisation

The Netherlands Red Cross helps to strengthen resilience of vulnerable people exposed to hazards and crisis situations and we respond to disasters and conflicts to save lives and alleviate suffering. In the Netherlands we do this with more than thirty thousand volunteers and internationally through technical assistance, supplies and financial aid. Together we act before, during and after natural and human-caused disasters to meet the needs and to improve the lives of vulnerable people.

We do this without regards to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class, or political opinion. Our guide our humanitarian work: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

The team

is the data & digital initiative of the Netherlands Red Cross. Our vision is that smart use of data and digital products will enable faster, higher quality and more (cost) effective humanitarian aid at a global level. The 510 initiative was established early 2016 and has grown since into a team of 50 core and project staff, and a wide network of students and volunteer data experts with diverse backgrounds.

Our core products

Read about the , the flagship product for this role

Read about the

Responsibilities

Within 3 months:

Familiarize yourself with the 510 initiative and its team operations, processes, and goals.

Have a clear understanding of your role within the team and be actively involved in quality assurance.

Fully understand the software architecture and contribute to product architecture decisions

Actively contribute to front-end and back-end development, maintaining software architecture, and documenting your work.

Writing business logic code & APIs and user/developer-documentation.

Start building responsive web-apps with modern web technologies.

Within 6 months:

Show a high level of quality and speed in how you deliver code

Be actively writing unit tests to continually improve quality and our ability to introduce features at a rapid pace.

Fully integrate into the team, actively contributing to the coordination process.

Begin conducting code and software architecture reviews with other team members.

Start supporting other developers in developing software that fits in the DevOps environment.

Within 12 months:

Coach team members in self-management, cross-functionality, and increase their coding skills.

Support the Lead Software Engineering do functional reviews of the team members and propose learning pathways.

Successfully contribute to multiple projects, demonstrating your strong fluency in TypeScript and experience with , and PostgreSQL

Within your work this in an indication on what you will spend your time on:

Contribute to front-end and back-end development: (c. 60%)

Quality assurance (c. 30%)

Coordination (c. 10%)

Candidate profile

We're on looking for a senior software engineer who can help shape the future of data and digital technology within the humanitarian sector. Our ideal candidates come from various backgrounds, bringing a wealth of experiences that will contribute to our success. We're particularly interested in those who can offer a fresh perspective and innovative ideas.

In this role, your technical skills will be vital. You should have a robust tech background, with at least six years of professional experience in both backend and frontend development. Expertise in TypeScript is essential, and experience with , , PostgreSQL, and API development is highly desirable. Familiarity with Docker, Angular, Ionic, and various mobile platforms will be an added advantage. We also value a deep understanding of software architecture, Git and GitHub/Azure workflows, Azure Cloud Services, and testing methods such as Automated Testing, TDD, Unit Tests, API Tests, and Integration Tests.

Beyond technical skills, we're seeking candidates who excel in mentoring and developing team members professionally. The role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and a proven track record of effective collaboration within agile teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers. You should be proficient in communicating effectively with various team members, other departments, and stakeholders. We also value flexibility and adaptability to rapidly changing project requirements and priorities.

Experience in a humanitarian organization is a bonus but not a requirement. If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to bring your skills to our exciting and evolving environment, we would love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate is driven and quality-oriented, with a keen eye for detail. They excel in cooperation and have a strong analytical mind, with the ability to take a helicopter view of products and projects. Their written communication is excellent, and they listen attentively to others. Their natural curiosity fuels their self-development, continuously pushing them to learn and grow.

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We offer

An interesting job with a unique organization and an innovative team. The organization has an immense international network and a significant impact in the humanitarian sector.

We offer a flexible and social working environment with room for initiative and personal development. A contract for a year with the possibility to extend. The salary is set in scale 12 and dependent upon education and relevant professional experience (min. € 4.369,71 and max. € 5.739,76 euro gross based on fulltime position).

Our office is in the Hague, walking distance from the Laan van NOI station. Based on our re-work concept you work partly from home and partly from the office. We regularly meet colleagues on the work floor but also online via Teams to discuss cross functional issues and to stay connected to each other and our networks.

How do you apply?

NLRC does not accept third party mediation or acquisition for this vacancy

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