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Senior Backend Engineer - Secure Edge Platforms

Helin

Helin

Software Engineering
Rijswijk, Netherlands
Posted on Jun 12, 2025
Company Description
Faults on a drilling rig. Grid overload in a remote solar farm. These aren’t abstract problems — they happen every day. And they can’t wait for cloud latency or patchy connections.

At Helin, industrial edge computing becomes the front line for safety and sustainability. Our secure platforms run directly on vessels, rigs, and energy sites — making life-saving decisions in real time. This role shapes the backend logic powering that mission.

From embedded cameras on offshore rigs to internal PKI tooling and grid analytics, everything we build is designed for high-impact, high-reliability use cases. We create software that helps prevent red zone accidents, improve energy efficiency, and modernize industrial infrastructure.

Our edge systems are installed on vessels and rigs worldwide. Your work won’t sit idle — it will ship, scale, and matter.
Job description
  • Build and maintain backend services for telemetry, data integrity, and device orchestration
  • Design secure and scalable APIs used in real-time industrial environments
  • Collaborate with hardware, DevOps, and field engineering to ship production-grade systems
  • Contribute to platform architecture with a focus on testability and performance
  • Write clear documentation and tests to ensure long-term maintainability
Qualifications
  • Strong backend experience with Python and/or C# in live production systems
  • Experience with Docker, PostgreSQL, and Linux (Ubuntu-based)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure
  • Ability to own code end-to-end — from design to deployment
  • Clear communicator who thrives in cross-functional teams

Bonus if you have
  • Experience with C# or multi-language backend stacks
  • Knowledge of OT/IT integration, industrial protocols like Modbus
  • Affinity with mission-critical platforms in energy, safety, or maritime tech
  • Familiarity with observability tools and monitoring practices
Additional information
Why join Helin

Work at the intersection of industrial safety, sustainability, and cutting-edge edge technology.
Be part of a fast-growing scale-up with €3M in funding and 30+ nationalities on board.
Enjoy a €3,000 annual development budget, full travel reimbursement, and 24 holiday days.
We support your growth through ownership, trust, and a culture that values curiosity and clarity.

Ready to apply?
Click Apply and upload your CV in English, along with a brief motivation letter explaining how you meet requirements 1–6.

Please note:
  • This position is based in the Netherlands and only open to EU citizens or those with equivalent work rights.
  • Remote work is not possible—we work hybrid, with at least 2–3 days in the office per week.
  • Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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