Job information
That's why you want to work as a developer at NS
- Your work makes an impact: you ensure more sustainable public transport with enough seating.
- You join a driven scrum team that works with advanced planning software.
- You join us in the transition to DevOps.
This is what you will do as a developer
You will work on our Tool for Equipment Deployment Adjustment (TAM). TAM is an application that enables planners to weigh different options against each other through solvers and automation. This is very important because it helps them come up with an optimal equipment plan that ensures sustainable public transport and travel comfort for our customers.
We not only develop planning software but also our way of working. We are fully committed to Continuous Delivery and DevOps. As a developer with a DevOps mindset, you work closely with developers and administrators to deliver automated working software. In your role, you are invaluable in:
- Developing and maintaining TAM;
- Being a sparring partner for other team members regarding code quality and best practices.
- Coordinating actions for setting up the application environments;
- Analyzing, registering, and following up on findings;
- Constantly improving working methods and CI/CD pipeline;
- Translating functional business requirements into practical software solutions, balancing needs, architecture, code quality, and sprint goals.
These are the job requirements
- HBO/WO diploma
- At least three years of recent work experience in complex IT environments
- Knowledge of Java or a similar programming language.
- Preferred: experience with tools and frameworks such as
- Jenkins
- SonarQube
- Shell scripting (Linux and Windows)
- Nexus
- Docker
- Experience with Agile and DevOps
- You are a flexible team player. You take initiative and have an entrepreneurial attitude
At NS, we value diversity and inclusion, it makes collaboration more enjoyable and often improves the result. Your background or beliefs do not matter: we are mainly interested in your vision on DevOps.
These are the employment conditions
Working at NS means you can make a difference in the world of sustainable mobility. You are part of an organization that is at the heart of society and keeps the Netherlands moving. But as one of the largest employers in the Netherlands, we have so much more to offer you. For this position, this includes:
- A maximum salary of € 6,210 gross per month (based on a 36-hour workweek).
- A 36-hour workweek.
- Five weeks of vacation (based on full-time employment).
- On top of this, you also build up more than a week of extra leave.
- The possibility to exchange 3 Christian holidays for 3 non-Christian holidays.
- 3% year-end bonus, 8% holiday allowance, and an excellent pension scheme.
- Your train journeys in 2nd class are free; traveling in 1st class is possible for a small personal contribution.
- Free off-peak train travel for your family members.
- Discount on European train travel once you have worked at NS for 1 year.
- Professional development opportunities and a choice plan.
- The possibility to work from home and flexible working hours (in consultation).
- If you perform well, you will receive a permanent contract after a year.
- Want to know everything in detail? Then view the NS collective labor agreement here.
