About the Role
We are looking for a Senior System Design Engineer with strong expertise in system software, IT infrastructure, and CI/CD environments. In this role, you will design, validate, and support complex systems while ensuring compliance with requirements and operational excellence. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve system performance, enhance reliability, and drive continuous innovation.
Key Responsibilities
* Translate business and technical requirements into system-level designs and architecture.
* Evaluate design options, assess trade-offs, and validate compliance with requirements and standards.
* Support system deployment, ensuring quality and full alignment with functional and non-functional needs.
* Troubleshoot technical challenges related to performance, capacity, and reliability.
* Maintain and optimize Jenkins pipelines, including Java-based frameworks, plugin updates, and security advisories.
* Resolve build failures and pipeline issues, ensuring smooth delivery workflows.
* Upgrade and maintain Eclipse IDE (Windows), including plugins and configurations.
* Produce and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture, design decisions, and pipeline processes.
* Perform root cause analysis for complex incidents and contribute to permanent solutions.
* Contribute to innovation, propose system improvements, and participate in continuous optimization initiatives.
* Take part in on-call duties for systems under your responsibility.
Technical Focus Areas
* Jenkins pipeline management and optimization
* Jenkins updates, plugin upgrades, and security patching
* Java-based framework maintenance (Java 8+)
* Eclipse IDE upgrades and plugin lifecycle
* CI/CD tooling and automation in UNIX environments
* Build tools: Ant, Maven
* Web services: SOAP, REST
* SCM tools: Git, Subversion
* SDLC, release pipelines, and deployment processes
Required Qualifications
* 5+ years of experience in system design, infrastructure, or DevOps environments.
* Strong command of Java (Java 8+).
* Solid hands-on experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines.
* Familiarity with Eclipse IDE (plugins, updates, configuration).
* Experience using build tools such as Ant and Maven.
* Understanding of SOAP/REST Web Services.
* Experience with SCM tools (Git, Subversion) and UNIX environments.
Must-Have Skills
* Strong ICT background with solid application development knowledge.
* Proven experience in CI/CD pipeline management.
* Build and release engineering expertise.
* Understanding of REST APIs and integrations.
Languages
* Dutch: Good spoken and written skills
* English: Fluent writing; good speaking and comprehension