Royal IHC
We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer with a strong focus on software integrations to help shape the next phase of our digital transformation. Following a successful migration and consolidation from three middleware platforms (Oracle Fusion Middleware, Mulesoft, and Spring Boot) into a unified Azure-based integration stack, we’re now entering a new chapter: refining our framework, enhancing security, and optimizing performance.
This role is part of a broader strategy to stabilize and scale our team’s capacity. In addition to hiring this lead role, we plan to engage external suppliers on a project basis. As Lead Engineer, you’ll not only drive technical excellence but also take ownership of managing supplier relationships—defining work packages, implementing standards for collaboration, and monitoring supplier performance.
You’ll be embedded in a scrum team of three full-time engineers and collaborate closely with our architects, product owner, scrum master, and cloud engineer. The team works with two lead developers who do not act as line managers; instead, the lead role is focused on architectural and design activities, preparing work packages for colleagues based in India as well as partners, acting as a point of contact for support, and reviewing delivered work to ensure quality and alignment with our standards. You’ll play a pivotal role in solution design, integration development, and technical leadership.
What You’ll Do
What We’re Looking For
Royal IHC offers you:
A gross monthly salary between €5700 and €8354 +8% holiday allowance (based on a fulltime working week).
Good work/life balance with 40 vacation days for full-time employment with the option to buy or sell (additional) leave.
The possibility to work from home with associated expense allowance and/or to perform the work on the basis of flexible working hours (depending on the position).
An average salary pension scheme in which matters are properly arranged in the event of accidental death, incapacity for work or unemployment.
Good disability insurance.
Participation (on a voluntary basis) in the Social Fund, on the basis of which care and related costs are reimbursed that are not covered by your health insurance.
Discount on VGZ's additional healthcare insurance.
A training budget.
Unlimited sporting in our own fitness room (in exchange for the sustainable employability day).
€ 0,21 per kilometer commuting allowance.
A profit-sharing scheme. No rights reserved.
Creating the maritime future
Anchored in a rich Dutch maritime history, Royal IHC is a leading supplier of maritime technology and expert craftsmanship.
With the right people and skills on board, and driven by innovation, we provide a competitive edge to our worldwide customers in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries. However, Royal IHC is much more than equipment, vessels and services. We deliver reliable, integrated solutions that improve operational efficiency and allow for a more sustainable performance.
All over the world, our people are deeply committed to technological innovation, supported by our long-standing experience in our core markets. Our experts work in close collaboration with multiple stakeholders to meet the specific needs of each customer.
With our continuous commitment to technological innovation, we seek to always meet the specific requirements of each individual client. IHC annually spends approximately 3% of its revenue on innovation, which places us in the top 15 Dutch companies in terms of R&D. We have branches in many different countries, giving us a truly international perspective.
Our business culture has a strong character and is based on collaboration, openness and respect. Perseverance is also a quality that runs through the veins of our organisation. At IHC we have a total commitment to improvement and innovation. Coming to work for us does not mean you have reached your destination. At IHC you will continue to grow and learn, and your expertise will continue onwards and upwards. That is not just a promise from us, but also a commitment we ask of you. Those who demonstrate independence and a strong feeling of responsibility are given a great deal of freedom, but that doesn’t mean you will be left to fend for yourself. Where needed, you can count on us for coaching and personal supervision.
IHC has a wealth of in-house talent. And we want to make the maximum use of it. That is why we have created development programmes. There are programmes for every level. If you have completed your preparatory secondary vocational education (VMBO) you can start at our in-house Technical Training Centre. We also have plenty of development opportunities for employees with senior secondary vocational education (MBO), higher vocational education (HBO) or a degree from a university (WO).
They can choose from the wide range of programmes, courses and other training opportunities. In addition to the development programmes, there is Young IHC. This programme of activities is especially for our young graduates to help them find their feet in our company. It makes it easy for them to get to know their colleagues in the various business units and creates a strong personal network.
Are you currently a student or have you just graduated? There are several ways for you to start a new career at IHC. We recognise the value of a strong link between industry and education, which is why ambitious students are always welcome at IHC for a traineeship or to do their graduation research. There are various options available, the choice is up to you!
“Let us build a career for you!”
Facts about
Number of employees: 2300
Sectors: Dredging, Offshore, Shipbuilding & repair, Shipping
Career level: Student, Starter (< 3 years), Young professional (3-5 years), Professional (5-10 years), Senior professional (>10 years)
Preferred educational level: Vmbo, Mbo, Hbo, Wo bachelor, Wo master
Preferred educations: Mechanical Engineering, Marine Technology, Naval Architecture, Electrical Engineering