Netherlands, Hengelo
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Shipbuilding
Closing: May 02, 2025

Introduction

What are you going to do 

Brunel is proud to partner with a leading international organization in the defense and high-tech systems sector. This company is currently working on one of the most advanced naval technology programs in Europe-focused on building next-generation systems for maritime defense platforms.
As part of this long-term and large-scale project, we are looking for a Naval Gun Java Engineer to join a highly skilled, multidisciplinary development team. The role involves the development and integration of complex software solutions that support real-time decision-making capabilities aboard naval vessels. The scope spans the full software lifecycle-from concept and design to integration, validation, and deployment onboard ships.
You'll be contributing to a mission-critical system that enables fast and reliable access to operational information for defense personnel-helping ensure safety, security, and strategic effectiveness.
Your Role:You'll be part of a self-organizing Scrum team that handles the full range of software development responsibilities, including requirements analysis, architecture, design, implementation, testing, and validation. Collaboration across agile teams is key, and you'll work closely with both software and system architects to ensure security and performance are embedded into every line of code.
Tech Stack & Tools You'll Work With:
Agile / Scrum methodology
Java (primary), C++
Linux, IntelliJ
Jenkins, Maven, Nexus, Git, BitBucket
JUnit, Test Automation, Cucumber
Continuous Integration & Delivery environments
What We Offer:At Brunel, you'll have the chance to be part of something bigger-contributing to cutting-edge defense solutions in a global organization. You'll work in a dynamic and innovative environment with room for professional development and career progression.
You'll also enjoy:
A competitive salary aligned with your experience
A clear path for career advancement within a large international network
Opportunities to grow technically and personally
An international, collaborative atmosphere
40 paid days off annually
Who We're Looking For:
We're looking for a motivated and experienced engineer who:
Has a strong passion for technology and innovation
Enjoys working in collaborative, agile teams
Wants to contribute to a safer and more secure world
Holds at least a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related field
Has 5+ years of professional experience in Java development
Quickly adapts to new technologies and complex domains

Essential skills and knowledge 

We're looking for a motivated and experienced engineer who:

  • Has a strong passion for technology and innovation
  • Enjoys working in collaborative, agile teams
  • Wants to contribute to a safer and more secure world
  • Holds at least a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related field
  • Has 5+ years of professional experience in Java development
  • Quickly adapts to new technologies and complex domains
  • Fluent in both Dutch and English (spoken and written) - essential for success in this role

What we offer 

What We Offer:

At Brunel, you'll have the chance to be part of something bigger, contributing to cutting-edge defense solutions in a global organization. You'll work in a dynamic and innovative environment with room for professional development and career progression.
You'll also enjoy:

  • A competitive salary aligned with your experience
  • A clear path for career advancement within a large international network
  • Opportunities to grow technically and personally
  • An international, collaborative atmospher
  • 26 paid days off annually

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