About the job

Do you want to be responsible for the continuous development of a platform that makes a direct impact on making the Dutch mobility landscape more sustainable? Then become a Platform Engineer at NS Mobility Services!

In this versatile role, you are both a knowledge holder and a developer of the entire technology stack. You thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality code. Do you have strong self-learning abilities and are you a true team player? Then apply now!This is what you are going to do

As a Platform Engineer, you will work within the Engineering team on the further development of our application and Cloud architecture. You are an all-round developer and an indispensable link within the team.

• What will you actually be doing?Continuously improving our current application (Laravel, PHP, and React TypeScript) and Cloud architecture (Azure, Kubernetes, and Docker).
• (Pair) programming and performing code reviews with colleagues.
• Developing new functionalities and features.
• Delve into our architecture and contribute ideas regarding technical alternatives or improvements.
• Actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

• This is what you bringYou hold a relevant MBO, HBO, or WO degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering).
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with Laravel PHP and/or React.
• A strong self-learning ability: you actively seek improvements, but are also open to feedback.
• Well-developed logical thinking ability and capable of quickly acquiring new knowledge.
• Critical, analytical, and solution-oriented.
• A true team player who enjoys collaborating and sharing knowledge.
• You live in the Netherlands or Belgium and speak fluent Dutch and English.

This is what you can expect from usAt NS Mobiliteitsdiensten, you will work in a dynamic and growing scale-up with a stable NS organization as the parent company. Our enthusiastic team of approximately 40 colleagues will welcome you with open arms at our office in Breda station.

• What else can you expect from us?A one-year contract (with the prospect of a permanent contract) of 40 hours per week, although 32 or 36 hours are also negotiable.
• A salary between €3,500 and €5,000 gross full-time per month, 8% holiday allowance and 8% end-of-year bonus.
• 30 vacation days (on a full-time basis).
• A flexible mobility policy (naturally!) whereby, among other things, 2nd class train travel is fully reimbursed.
• A pension scheme with a 4% employee contribution and a 10% contribution from us as the employer.
• Flexibility regarding working hours, locations, and office days. With us, that means working at least 25% of your time in the office and at least 25% of your working time from home.
• The opportunity to work from abroad (within the EEA) for 4 weeks per year.
• The opportunity to develop yourself on both a personal and professional level.
• Regular team building activities in and around Breda.

1. ProcessDigital introduction to a Recruiter
2. Conversation with Joris (Engineering Manager) and Laura (HR)
3. Technical review with a colleague from the team
4. Second conversation with Dave and Mariecke (Directors)