Junior Software Engineer ESS

What will you do?

As a Junior Software Engineer at Alfen, you will be responsible for developing and improving software for advanced Energy Storage Systems (ESS). You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges and deliver reliable, innovative solutions that meet market demands.

You will be working on various ESS projects, where you will contribute to developing software to optimize energy storage and management.

Your tasks and responsibilities include:

• Developing software for Energy Storage Systems (ESS).
• Analyzing and solving technical challenges in collaboration with your team.
• Contributing to improvements in software architecture and the development of new features.

What do we ask of you?

For a good match, we are looking for a driven professional with a hands-on, results-oriented, and structured approach. Someone who can communicate effectively at all levels and build support for your technical solutions and innovations. Additionally:

• A completed HBO degree, preferably in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with software development in C, C++, Linux, and Python.
• Affinity with energy storage systems (ESS) is a plus.
• Affinity with electrical engineering is a plus.
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written.

What do we offer you?

At Alfen, we offer our employees an independent and responsible position with room for personal input, new ideas, initiatives, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, we offer:

• A market-based salary with conditions according to the CAO Metalektro.
• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days per year, with the option to sell 10 vacation days.
• The possibility of hybrid working (maximum 2 days per week with a 40-hour workweek).
• A company laptop.
• Free and unlimited access to our online learning platform.
• Engaged colleagues and fun activities organized by our active staff associations AlFun and Young Alfen.
• Free sports activities through Alfen to stay physically and mentally fit, such as Alfen Fitness Sportlab, participation in various marathons, and other tournaments.
• Pension accrual via PME Pension Fund, with Alfen covering more than half of the premium.
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km up to a maximum of 50 km one way.

Where will you be working?

At Alfen, you work for a company at the center of the energy transition. With our broad range of in-house developed products and extensive experience as a system integrator, we are working on the electricity grid of the future: reliable, sustainable, and innovative. Alfen is the place for anyone who loves innovation and growth. As a rapidly growing international organization in the sustainable energy sector, we fully commit to the development of our products and our people.

Department: R&D & Engineering

Within the R&D & Engineering department, we work on the innovations that will shape the energy landscape of the future. We have specialized teams in software, electrical engineering, power electronics, and mechanical engineering. By bringing these disciplines together, we can respond quickly and bring unique new concepts and product improvements to the market.

Interested?

If this position appeals to you, you can apply via the “apply now” button. Your application is an important step towards a future at Alfen. Want to know what to expect from our application process? Click here.

Note: A reference check, screening, and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) may be part of the selection process. Applications are reviewed continuously and the vacancy may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. Unsolicited recruitment offers in response to this vacancy are not appreciated.