Java Software Engineer

What the job is about

As a Software Engineer, you’ll work on our in-house created package ‘Miles’. It is an ERP software for automotive finance, leasing, fleet, and mobility management. This end-to-end solution encompasses front-, mid- and back-office functions that can be extensively customized to the customers’ needs through configuration and custom development.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team containing other developers, business consultants, testers, covering our end-to-end business flow. This means you can rely on a very broad base of knowledge and expertise. Every team in Sofico works in an agile way , including scrum, daily stand-ups and backlog refinement. Besides that, you’ll also be joining our Java community , which connects all the Software Engineers within Sofico worldwide. To learn from each other, by sharing best practices, codes, tips and tricks, is what we are striving for.

Being a Software Engineer at Sofico entails that you’ll:

• Mainly work in Java EE7 and Java 8-11.

• Play an important role in building and rolling out solutions , both within the company and to our customers.

• Either work on improving the current application, developing new modules, or implementing a customization project for one of the customers.

• Follow up on the sprint planning.

• Confer with business consultants and testers about business needs, bugs and so on.

• Create designs, prepare work, guide more junior profiles.

Your Interest and Skills

A passion for developing and building solutions is at the top of our list. As a Software Engineer it is also key to be able to keep the bigger picture in mind and how different elements are intertwined. Problem solving is one of your strongest abilities, and you do this in a methodical way. If you are a team player as well, you’re the perfect blend of soft skills.

What else is expected:

• A degree in Computer Science, IT or equivalent.

• Some years of experience within an Engineering role

• Knowledge of the following technologies:

  - Java8-11, Java EE7

- RDBMS (Oracle, SQLServer, Postgres)

• Experience or knowledge of any other technologies (such as Angular, Kafka, Quarkus, Docker or Kubernetes) are a nice plus.

• You are fluent in English , as we are an international and multicultural company.

What we offer

We would like to welcome you to an international and multicultural company that has been operating for over 30 years and is doubling in size every 5 years. Growth is our middle name, while we strongly adhere to our horizontal and open company culture .

You're in the drivers' seat of your own career, that's our motto. Your personal development is therefore paramount. During an extensive onboarding program of six months we make you, with the support of your job coach , familiar with our product and the organization. Even after this period, you will continue to get opportunities to learn and develop yourself further. You’re never alone .

At Sofico you will also work in a modern state-of-the-art office that is easily accessible .

In return for your efforts, we offer an extensive salary package , a bonus system, meal vouchers, a pension plan and mutuelle/prévoyance. The flexible office hours and opportunities to work from home provide the necessary flexibility within the company.

At Sofico we are strong believers in the power of a good cup of coffee. Water or soft drinks are of course also on the menu. We love our team events . Think afterwork drinks, a BBQ, a family day, a company weekend, or a walking dinner with the whole company.