Lead Software Engineer

About the Role

We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer with a strong focus on software integrations to help shape the next phase of our digital transformation. Following a successful migration and consolidation from three middleware platforms (Oracle Fusion Middleware, Mulesoft, and Spring Boot) into a unified Azure-based integration stack, we’re now entering a new chapter: refining our framework, enhancing security, and optimizing performance.

This role is part of a broader strategy to stabilize and scale our team’s capacity. In addition to hiring this lead role, we plan to engage external suppliers on a project basis. As Lead Engineer, you’ll not only drive technical excellence but also take ownership of managing supplier relationships—defining work packages, implementing standards for collaboration, and monitoring supplier performance.

You’ll be embedded in a scrum team of three full-time engineers and collaborate closely with a part-time architect, product owner, scrum master, and cloud engineer. You’ll play a pivotal role in solution design, integration development, and technical leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of robust, secure, and high-performing integrations on Azure.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and refine requirements.
• Challenge and co-create solutions with architects.
• Guide and mentor fellow engineers in best practices and software hygiene.
• Manage external suppliers: define work packages, enforce collaboration standards, and monitor delivery quality.
• Contribute to the evolution of our DevSecOps practices and architecture aligned with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
• Support the evaluation and implementation of our future portal platform.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in leading software integration projects.
• Deep knowledge of Azure integration services (Logic Apps, API Management, Functions, etc.).
• Background in middleware platforms (Oracle Fusion, Mulesoft, Spring Boot).
• Strong understanding of security, performance tuning, and scalable architecture.
• Agile mindset with experience working in Scrum teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in C# within the .NET Framework, or one or more other programming languages such as Java or Python.
• Solid grasp of Enterprise Integration Patterns and how to apply them in real-world scenarios.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD practices and tooling, enabling smooth and secure deployment pipelines.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git, and a disciplined approach to collaborative development.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and more specifically Terraform.
• Experience working with or managing external development partners or suppliers is a strong plus.
• Background in automated testing.

Royal IHC offers you:

• A gross monthly salary between €5700 and €8354 +8% holiday allowance (based on a fulltime working week).

• Good work/life balance with 40 vacation days for full-time employment with the option to buy or sell (additional) leave.

• The possibility to work from home with associated expense allowance and/or to perform the work on the basis of flexible working hours (depending on the position).

• An average salary pension scheme in which matters are properly arranged in the event of accidental death, incapacity for work or unemployment.

• Good disability insurance.

• Participation (on a voluntary basis) in the Social Fund, on the basis of which care and related costs are reimbursed that are not covered by your health insurance.

• Discount on VGZ's additional healthcare insurance.

• A training budget.

• Unlimited sporting in our own fitness room (in exchange for the sustainable employability day).

• € 0,21 per kilometer commuting allowance.

• A profit-sharing scheme. No rights reserved.

In 2042 (when we exist 400 years) Royal IHC will be a fully sustainable company with a net-zero portfolio.

Royal IHC is a leading supplier of maritime technology and expert craftsmanship. Driven by innovation, our dedicated experts provide a competitive edge to our worldwide customers in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries. However, Royal IHC is much more than vessels, equipment and services.

We deliver reliable, integrated solutions that improve operational efficiency and create a platform for a more sustainable performance. As we navigate new waters, our aim remains unchanged: to discover the smartest and safest way forward for both our customers and our people. Together, we create the maritime future.

In 2042 (when we exist 400 years) Royal IHC will be a fully sustainable company with a net-zero portfolio.