Software Development Workspace Engineer (ID: 4099)
Key Skills
Job Description
- Define, maintain, and optimize software development workspace standards across Windows 11 and macOS environments.
- Design standardized, scalable, and repeatable developer workstation configurations to support different engineering teams and software development technologies.
- Manage developer endpoint software provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle maintenance.
- Design and maintain development environments involving Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), Software Development Kits (SDKs), runtime environments, package managers, plugins, extensions, and supporting utilities.
- Automate the provisioning and configuration of developer workstations to improve consistency, efficiency, and developer productivity.
- Establish and enforce security controls for developer workspaces in accordance with enterprise security policies and compliance requirements.
- Implement secure access mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), privileged access management (PAM), certificate-based authentication, and conditional access policies.
- Govern development tooling ecosystems, including Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, JetBrains tools, Git, GitHub Enterprise, Azure DevOps, Docker Desktop, and local Kubernetes development platforms.
- Ensure compatibility, standardization, and version consistency across development tools and workstation configurations.
- Collaborate with Platform Engineering, Cybersecurity, and End User Computing teams to maintain secure and efficient developer environments.
- Support the Apple developer ecosystem and macOS-specific development requirements.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to developer tooling, workspace automation, and workstation management.
- Maintain technical documentation, configuration standards, and workspace governance procedures.
- 4–6 years of professional experience in developer workspace management, endpoint engineering, workplace technology, platform engineering, or related IT infrastructure roles.
- Strong knowledge of Windows 11 and macOS operating environments.
- Experience managing and standardizing software development environments and developer workstations.
- Understanding of software provisioning, configuration management, and automation of workstation setup.
- Familiarity with development tools such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, and JetBrains IDEs.
- Knowledge of Git, GitHub Enterprise, and Azure DevOps.
- Understanding of Docker Desktop, Kubernetes-based local development environments, SDKs, runtime environments, and package managers.
- Experience implementing endpoint security controls, access management, and compliance standards.
- Knowledge of identity integration, multi-factor authentication, privileged access management, and conditional access.
- Familiarity with Agile ways of working and DevOps/CI/CD practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and collaboration skills.
- Design standardized and secure development workspace configurations for Windows and macOS.
- Automate software installation, developer tool provisioning, and workstation configuration wherever possible.
- Evaluate new development tools and maintain compatibility across IDEs, SDKs, runtimes, plugins, and supporting utilities.
- Identify and resolve developer workstation configuration, software compatibility, and environment-related issues.
- Implement and maintain security controls without unnecessarily affecting developer productivity.
- Collaborate with security, platform engineering, and end-user computing teams to address workspace risks and compliance requirements.
- Maintain consistent software versions, approved configurations, and development tooling standards across engineering teams.
- Support local containerized development environments using Docker and Kubernetes tools.
- Apply Agile and DevOps principles to improve workspace management and developer experience.
- Document workspace architecture, configuration standards, provisioning procedures, and security controls.
- An opportunity to contribute to enterprise developer workspace standardization and automation.
- Exposure to Windows and macOS endpoint environments and modern software development toolchains.
- Opportunities to work with Platform Engineering, Cybersecurity, and End User Computing teams.
- The opportunity to improve developer productivity while maintaining enterprise security and compliance.
Core Responsibilities
You will define, maintain, and optimize software development workspace standards across Windows and macOS environments while automating provisioning and configuration. Additionally, you will govern development tooling ecosystems and collaborate with security and platform engineering teams to ensure secure, efficient developer environments.
Requirements
Candidates must have 4–6 years of professional experience in developer workspace management or related IT infrastructure roles. Strong proficiency in Windows 11, macOS, development toolchains, and endpoint security controls is required.
About STAFIDE
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Company size: 11-50 employees
Headquartered in the Netherlands, STAFIDE specializes in Niche Tech Recruitment across Europe, connecting top talent with outstanding opportunities in the IT sector. Our data-driven recruitment model ensures the ideal match between candidates and employers, enhancing both skill alignment and cultural fit. With a strong focus on Skill-Based Hiring, we provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of the organization—whether for permanent positions or temporary assignments (interim opdrachten) like secondment (detachering)—strengthening employer branding for our clients as a recruitment company (uitzendbureau). In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, we recognize the unique challenges companies face in sourcing highly skilled talent. Our advanced, AI-driven talent intelligence system (ATS) is specifically designed to prioritize Skill-Based Hiring for niche IT roles, empowering organizations to address talent shortages by identifying professionals with the expertise to drive innovation and growth. Whether you’re a company in search of exceptional talent or a professional seeking your next ICT role, STAFIDE is your strategic recruitment (werving en selectie) partner. Our deep expertise in the Dutch market, combined with a steadfast commitment to excellence, makes us the preferred choice for all your recruitment needs.