Software Engineer
About Arkitech
Arkitech is a young, impact-driven tech start-up based in Amsterdam, dedicated to helping ship owners decarbonize their fleets and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Our AI and data-driven platform optimizes onboard climate systems - the ship's 2nd largest energy consumer - to improve energy efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and lower environmental impact.
We’re not just building software - we’re building real-world solutions. That means we’re involved from algorithm design all the way to testing and implementation onboard ships.
If you are passionate about sustainability, innovation, and working on global-scale projects, Arkitech is the place for you. Be part of a collaborative and fast-paced team driving meaningful change in the maritime industry.
What You'll Do
Actively contribute to specifications and designs that deliver on company objectives
Uncover technical constraints and break down work into iterations and tasks
Take ownership of your tasks and implement them in close collaboration with colleagues
Consider all aspects from data models to testing to performance, delivering scalable solutions
Bridge knowledge gaps between back-end and front-end for your colleagues
Deliver work in small iterations with regular feedback through code reviews
Collaborate with our field engineers and partners during implementation and onboarding of ships
Gain visibility into real-time system behavior and help improve it based on real-world use
Required Qualifications
3-5+ years professional experience with C# development
Experience developing databases in SQL and Azure
Demonstrated expertise with MQTT protocol implementation
Proficiency in Linux environments and command-line operations
Experience with containerization using Docker
Proven record of accomplishment implementing Azure Cloud solutions
Strong database skills with MSSQL and PostgreSQL
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Equivalent Industry Experience
Fluent in English
Preferred Qualifications
CI/CD pipeline experience (Azure/GitHub)
Computer networking knowledge (LAN/WAN/IP)
Experience with additional languages: Python, Go, NodeJS, C++, or Rust
Grafana and Prometheus monitoring
Interest in or experience with field implementation of technical systems
Affinity with maritime environments or industrial engineering
While your main focus will be on back end development, we are always excited if you bring a bit of frontend flair to the table. Think dashboards, interfaces and data visualizations. These are all areas we will be exploring more as our platform continues to grow.
If you have experience with frameworks like React, Angular or Vue, or if you have created a sleek Power BI dashboard or two - that is a big plus. Not a requirement, but definitely a nice addition. We really value team members who enjoy connecting the logic behind the scenes with the experience on the screen.
Nice to have (Frontend-related)
Experience with frontend frameworks: React, Angular, or Vue
Familiarity with Power BI for creating dashboards and visual insights
A general interest in building user interfaces or data visualizations
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Comfortable collaborating across the full stack
Valuable Industry Knowledge
HVAC systems for buildings and maritime solutions
Industrial protocols (BacNet, ModBus, Profibus)
Azure Certifications (AZ-303, AZ-220, AZ-204)
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Time series database experience (TimeScale, ClickHouse)
What We Offer
Become a key player in our rapid growth as a start-up, contribute to building and growing the product and company
Work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We share a participatory culture of autonomy and ownership by everyone
Be part of our dynamic and diverse team. We are as serious about our work as we are about having fun on our journey together
Enjoy an informal work vibe with open communication and full transparency on results
Receive a competitive salary package and additional perks, like:
Competitive salary package including:
30 days of vacation
Professional development budget
Your own laptop
Flexible remote work options
Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP) – giving you a stake in our shared success