Lely
Agriculture
BackendDeveloper
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“Backend Developer at Lely. Skills: Backend development, RESTful APIs, Scalable systems, C#. Design, develop, and maintain backend services. Develop RESTful APIs”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve animal welfare; Improve farm efficiency; Improve sustainable food production; Enable reliable communication; Enable data processing; Enable robot management at scale
Industry & Context.
Solving technical challenges; Structured mindset; Analytical mindset
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, At least 3 years of experience in backend software development, Experience with C#, JavaScript or TypeScript, Experience with modern backend frameworks such as ASP. NET Core or ExpressJS, Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, Experience building scalable backend systems, Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Familiarity with Git, Familiarity with cloud or container technologies such as Azure, Docker, or Kubernetes, Interest in software quality, Interest in testing, Interest in secure development practices, Interest in authentication and authorization concepts, Familiarity with cyber security (authentication, authorization, threat modeling), Collaboration and communication skills, Ability to work effectively across disciplines, Ability to translate requirements into practical solutions
Nice to Have
Kubernetes
What You'll Do.
and maintain backend services
Translate functional requirements into technical solutions
Contribute to platform modules
Ensure system integration
Improve software quality
Improve software maintainability
Improve software performance
Ensure secure systems
Ensure reliable systems
Contribute to authentication
Contribute to authorization
Contribute to cybersecurity best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with software engineers; Collaborate with product owners; Collaborate in multidisciplinary Scrum teams; Work effectively across disciplines
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Full Job Description
Founded in 1948, Lely is committed to a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future in agriculture. Driven by the challenges faced by farmers and the needs of cows, we develop high-quality robots and data systems that improve animal welfare, flexibility, and productivity on dairy farms. Our mission is to support sustainable food production. For more than 30 years, we have been a global leader in the sale and service of automated systems for successive generations of dairy farmers. Every day, we inspire our colleagues to offer customers innovative solutions and to be a reliable partner for long-term advice and support. With our state-of-the-art Lely Campus in Maassluis and a global network of dedicated Lely Centers offering customized sales and service, Lely is active in more than fifty countries. At Lely, we develop technology that helps shape the future of sustainable dairy farming. From robotic systems to digital farm management solutions, software plays a crucial role in creating reliable, scalable products that support farmers worldwide. As a Backend Developer, you contribute to the digital backbone behind our robotic ecosystem. You work on systems that enable reliable communication, data processing, and robot management at scale. Your work directly supports innovations that improve animal welfare, farm efficiency, and sustainable food production. In this role, you collaborate closely with software engineers, product owners, and other stakeholders in multidisciplinary Scrum teams. Together, you design and improve scalable backend services, translate business needs into technical solutions, and continuously strengthen the quality, performance, and security of our platforms. Your main responsibilities * Designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable backend services and RESTful APIs. * Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate functional requirements into sustainable technical solutions. * Contributing to the development of future-proof
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