Key Skills
Job Description
Company Description BBD is a global software development company with over 40 years of experience in providing scalable, custom-engineered digital solutions to businesses. We specialize in helping enterprises overcome complex challenges, improve processes, and innovate effectively. With hubs in South Africa, the UK, Europe, and India, we offer tailored delivery models combining local expertise with global resources. Our teams are structured to meet the specific objectives, technologies, and budgets of our clients, working from strategy to platform modernization, cloud, and AI solutions. At BBD, we transform bold ideas into reliable software that drives success. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site position for a Platform Engineer based in Utrecht. The Platform Engineer will be responsible for managing infrastructure, developing software solutions, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining system databases. The individual will also work on programming tasks to enhance platform performance and reliability while collaborating with team members to deliver seamless solutions for clients. Qualifications Proficiency in troubleshooting to identify and resolve system and software issues efficiently Strong skills in software development and programming to design and implement robust solutions Experience with infrastructure management and optimization Knowledge of databases and database management Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities Effective communication and teamwork skills Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field Experience in cloud platforms, containerization, or DevOps tools is an advantage
Core Responsibilities
The Platform Engineer is responsible for managing infrastructure, developing software solutions, and maintaining system databases. They will also troubleshoot technical issues and collaborate with team members to enhance platform performance and reliability.
Requirements
Candidates must possess strong software development and programming skills, along with experience in infrastructure management and database systems. A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
About BBD
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Welcome to BBD – where experience, innovation and software engineering excellence come together. For over 40 years, we’ve helped leading organisations design, develop and modernize software that solves complex business challenges. We specialise in custom enterprise software engineering; delivering secure, scalable, and future-ready solutions tailored to your goals, tech stack and budget. As a global software development company with hubs across South Africa, the UK, Europe and India, we offer flexible delivery models that combine local insight and domain knowledge with global expertise. Our teams integrate seamlessly with yours, ensuring collaboration, transparency and measurable impact. Our services span the full digital lifecycle – from strategy and software development to cloud, AI, platform modernisation, data engineering and quality assurance. Whether modernising legacy systems or building new digital products, we partner with enterprises to move faster, scale smarter, and innovate with confidence. At BBD, we don’t just build software, we build long-term partnerships and dependable systems that stand the test of time.