Key Skills

Job Description

Are you interested in being part of a company that shapes the future of space and cyber technologies? Join our software development team in Leiden, the Netherlands, as a C# Developer. Working with C#, WPF, Blazor and PostgreSQL, you will help deliver innovative engineering and business applications, with an initial focus on data-driven solutions for the Dutch Ministry of Defence. This position is well suited to both recent graduates with relevant practical experience and software engineers with a few years of professional experience. About Us Starion provides engineering, consultancy and technology solutions for space, defence and critical infrastructure organisations across Europe. With over 30 years of expertise, we combine space engineering, digital technologies and innovation to deliver solutions that support world-leading missions and tackle some of society’s most important challenges. Tasks and activities Designing, developing and maintaining complex data-driven applications that support critical business and engineering activities. Building and enhancing design-critical software solutions used during the early phases of engineering and system development. Performing verification and validation activities to ensure software quality, reliability and performance. Optimising high-throughput collaborative systems, enhancing scalability, efficiency and user experience. Designing and developing supporting tools, frameworks and libraries that enable efficient software delivery and long-term maintainability. Skills and experience A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Experience developing applications using C# and .NET. A solid background in both frontend and background application development. Proficiency in working with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset. Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken. The following skills and experience would be highly desirable: Familiarity with Git, GitHub and/or GitLab. Hands-on knowledge with WPF, Blazor, MVVM. Knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and software quality practices. Experience working on large-scale software projects. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices. Experience with data modelling (e.g. UML, Ecore). Familiarity with Linux, Docker, and web/mobile development using TypeScript or JavaScript. Why should you apply? You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe. We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry. To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration. Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

Core Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain data-driven applications and design-critical software for engineering and business activities, initially supporting the Dutch Ministry of Defence. Verify and validate software, optimise collaborative systems, and build tools and frameworks that improve delivery and maintainability.

Requirements

A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, along with experience developing applications using C# and .NET, is required. Candidates should have frontend and background application development experience, relational database proficiency, strong problem-solving and communication skills, a customer-focused mindset, and fluency in Dutch and English.

Benefits

• Competitive Remuneration
• International Career Opportunities
• Training And Development Programmes
• Relocation Support