Key Skills

Job Description

We are European Sleeper, a growing night train company bringing overnight rail travel back to Europe. In May 2023, we launched our first night train to Berlin and Prague. Today, we operate three routes across Europe, including services to Paris and Milan. There is plenty to do, and we are looking for another colleague to join our team. We want European Sleeper to stand out as the most customer-friendly railway company, and we have plans to launch more connections. In the coming years, we hope to reach Sweden and Barcelona too. Are you looking for a rewarding challenge with plenty of room to bring your own ideas? Would you like to help build a new railway company? Full Stack Web Developer (m/f/x) What will you do? As a full stack web developer, you will help us develop and maintain the digital systems behind our bookings, finances, train operations and customer communications. Who are you? · You work independently, take initiative and focus on results. · You enjoy working with others and can adapt when plans change. · You communicate clearly and effectively. · You are committed, responsible, accurate, flexible and comfortable working under pressure. · You have a commercial mindset and actively contribute ideas. · You understand what it takes to work in a growing scale-up. · Like us, you enjoy travelling by (night) train. What are we looking for? · Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and MySQL. · Strong experience with PHP is essential; experience with .NET (C#) is a significant advantage. · Experience with React and Next.js. · Experience with AWS and/or Azure for infrastructure management. · Knowledge of Linux, Docker and Git. · A willingness to learn technologies you are less familiar with. · High level spoken and written English; fluency in Dutch is preferred. · At least 2–4 years of relevant professional experience. What do we offer? · A stimulating and inspiring working environment, with room for initiative and personal development. · You will join our existing team of two enthusiastic, experienced web developers and work regularly with colleagues across European Sleeper. · We will agree on remuneration together, based on your expertise and experience. · The role is based on 32 hours per week. · We have our own office in Utrecht and would prefer you to work from there for part of the week. · A behind-the-scenes view of a new railway company. As a small, enthusiastic team, we offer opportunities to get involved in many different aspects of building a railway business. Interested in joining us? Send a CV and short, clear motivation letter to [email protected] by 15 November, mentioning “Webdeveloper” in the subject line. Interviews will be conducted in person at a mutually convenient time. If you impress us, you’ll have the opportunity to join our team right away! We kindly ask recruitment agencies not to contact us regarding this vacancy.

Core Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the digital systems supporting bookings, finances, train operations, and customer communications. Contribute ideas and collaborate with the web development team and colleagues across the company.

Requirements

Applicants should have 2–4 years of relevant professional experience and strong PHP experience, along with experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, React, and Next.js. Knowledge of AWS or Azure, Linux, Docker, and Git is sought; spoken and written English is required, and Dutch fluency is preferred.

Benefits

• Personal Development Opportunities
• Flexible Work Environment