Senior Fullstack Softwareontwikkelaar

Your job

Contribute to an Advanced Data Collection Platform for Policy and Sustainability

Do you have a keen eye for software architecture, technical depth, and social relevance? Would you like to contribute to a platform that will become the backbone for policy data on agriculture? Then we’d love to meet you.

We are building a new, modern platform that collects information on sustainability, business operations, and environmental impact in the agricultural sector. This data is essential for policy-making, research, and European reporting.

At its core, the system is a metadata-driven data management platform, linked to a low-code user interface engine. This enables us to create dynamic forms, automatic validation, and smart workflows. AI applications – such as integration of LLM technology (e.g., GPT/OpenAI) – are on the roadmap.
As a Senior Fullstack Software Developer, you’ll play a key role in the technical development. You will work in a multidisciplinary scrum team alongside data, platform, and domain specialists.

What will you do?

• Build full-stack functionality with a modern JavaScript frontend (preferably Vue.js).
• Develop a rule engine in C#, using design patterns such as the Visitor pattern.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs.
• Contribute ideas on the use of LLM technology (such as GPT).
• Work in a scrum team with plenty of room for technical input.

Your qualities

What You Bring – Essential

• At least 5 years of experience as a fullstack software developer, with a focus on backend development.
• In-depth knowledge of:
  • Modern JavaScript frameworks (such as Vue.js)
  • .NET 8 / C# and Entity Framework Core
  • RESTful API design
• Strong analytical skills and a good sense of scalable architecture.
• Fluent command of Dutch (spoken and written).
• Availability to work on-site at least 2 days per week (Wageningen and/or The Hague), with at least 1 day being flexibly scheduled.
• Experience with Scrum/agile methodologies.

A plus if you're familiar with any of the following:

• Experience with Redis for caching and session management.
• Experience with expression trees or dynamic code generation.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Experience with test automation.
• Understanding of ETL processes or data warehouse integrations.
• Experience with LLM integrations such as GPT or Azure OpenAI.

What We Offer

• A key role in a project that impacts sustainability, policy, and data infrastructure.
• Collaboration with a technically mature team where your expertise is valued.
• A hybrid work environment with room for autonomy and in-depth development.
• A market-based salary that matches your experience and added value.

About the Work Field
We are developing a future-proof platform for collecting and processing data on sustainability, agricultural practices, and environmental effects. This information supports policy-making, research, and international reporting.

That calls for smart technology and a robust architecture. With your expertise in fullstack development, API design, and rule engines, you will help lay the technical foundation.
You bridge the gap between design and implementation – and make reliable policy information technically possible.

We offer you

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed year-end bonus of 8,3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between € 4.550,- and € 6.831,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 12). As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended - if possible within (company) organizational circumstances - on good performance. Of course, we are happy to have a conversation with you if you have any questions about this.

Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programmes.

You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment. For 20 consecutive years, we have been voted the "best university" in the Netherlands! A place to be proud of.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.

Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.

Do you want more information?

For more information about the position, please contact Eugene Westerhof (IT Architect) eugene.westerhof@wur.nl or Quirijn van der Goes (Team Lead, quirijn.vandergoes@wur.nl)

Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Jouke van Oostenbrugge, corporate recruiter, via jouke.vanoostenbrugge@wur.nl

Ready to apply?
Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

You can apply until August 10th, 2025.

Procedure
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure

Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.

We are

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is ‘To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life’.

We pursue this mission through a synergistic approach between Wageningen University and Wageningen Research Foundation (applied research). Our research focuses on questions within the domains of food, living environment, and society. With approximately 30 locations, 7,700 staff members, 2,500 PhD candidates, and over 13,000 students, Wageningen University & Research is among the world’s leading knowledge institutions in its domain. The integral approach to challenges and the collaboration across various disciplines form the core of the unique Wageningen approach.

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We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.