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GeekSoft Consulting

Senior API Engineer

GeekSoft Consulting
Netherlands · Full-time · Mid-Senior

  • Help design, build and continuously improve the clients online platform.
  • Research, suggest and implement new technology solutions following best practices/standards.
  • Take responsibility for the resiliency and availability of different products.
  • Be a productive member of the team.




Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience working with API standards and best practices.
  • Minimum 3 years of recent experience in roles focused on API development (e.g., API Engineer, Software Engineer, or Backend Developer).
  • At least 5 years of experience working with national or municipal standards in the public or governmental sector.
  • Design, specify, and validate RESTful APIs using OpenAPI v3.x, ensuring compliance with municipal and industry standards.
  • Translate municipal information models into logical bounded contexts to support scalable and maintainable API architectures.
  • Set up and maintain automated testing pipelines to ensure API quality and reliability.
  • Document and manage API contracts, including versioning and release notes, using GitHub.
  • Act as the technical liaison between municipalities, vendors, and development teams.
  • Participate in working groups and innovation labs such as Common Ground and Omnichannel, contributing to standards and best practices.
  • Provide support to the Product Owner for ZGW APIs, ensuring architectural alignment and functional clarity.
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Technical Informatics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven expertise in designing and documenting RESTful APIs with OpenAPI specifications.
  • Strong writing skills for producing clear documentation and developer tutorials.
  • Solid background in DevOps, including Git/GitHub, CI/CD, and automated testing for APIs.
  • Experience in managing developer communities or navigating complex stakeholder environments.
  • Hands-on experience with both backend and client-side API development.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Strong analytical and conceptual thinking.
  • Clear communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and collaborative settings.
  • Committed to quality, standardization, and results-driven development.
  • Proactive and innovative, with a focus on solving real-world challenges in the public domain.



Benefits

  • A challenging, innovating environment.
  • Opportunities for learning where needed.

Key Skills

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Posted
Aug 13, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
The Hague

Industries

IT Services IT Consulting

Categories

Information Technology

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