Do you want to contribute to the safety of the Netherlands and the Caribbean Netherlands (BES islands)?
As a software developer at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), you’ll work on systems that deliver critical information 24/7 about earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, nuclear tests, and tsunamis. Operating at the intersection of science, data, and technology, you’ll develop applications that have significant societal value. Your work directly supports our legal mandate and contributes to a robust infrastructure for geophysical monitoring. The impact of what you build is tangible and essential. Sounds like your dream job? Keep on reading!

How you contribute in this role
Within international bodies, you contribute to the development and implementation of standards for data management and data exchange in the seismic-acoustic domain. As part of a multidisciplinary DevOps team, you are responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining web applications and APIs that support geophysical monitoring. You create new products based on seismic-acoustic and other geophysical measurements, enabling us to inform stakeholders in a timely, accurate, and reliable manner in the event of threats - such as earthquakes, tsunamis, or nuclear tests - where rapid detection and interpretation are crucial.

You’ll work closely with scientists to translate new insights and algorithms into operational applications; a process we call research-to-operations. You’ll use modern tools and cloud environments like AWS, GitLab, Docker, and infrastructure-as-code to ensure the infrastructure is not only functional but also future-ready.

What gives you satisfaction
You thrive on combining technical complexity with societal relevance. Working in a team of developers and researchers who share a commitment to providing the best possible information to the Netherlands and the BES islands gives you energy.

You contribute to a robust, future-proof infrastructure for data acquisition and processing. Vital for fulfilling our 24/7 legal responsibilities. You take ownership of system quality, enjoy building reliable solutions, and are driven to create innovative applications. Your work matters. Every single day.

What we value in you
At KNMI, we value professionals who take ownership, show initiative and view collaboration as second nature. You’re a proactive team player with an eye for both the technical and scientific aspects of your work. You feel at home in an environment where innovation and reliability go hand in hand.

We appreciate your contribution to maintaining existing systems, but also encourage you to take initiative in developing new products and services. Experience with seismic-acoustic data acquisition and its application for monitoring earthquakes, volcanic activity, or nuclear detection is a definite plus. What connects us is our shared drive to use technology and science to create a safer society.

• Demonstrable experience in developing and testing (web) applications and APIs using programming languages such as Python and JavaScript.
• Experience contributing as a developer within a DevOps team, with an understanding of 24/7 operational chains and the operationalization of research-based products (R2O – research-to-operations).
• Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, and with tools for automated software management and deployment (e.g., GitLab, Docker, infrastructure-as-code).
• Experience with data management, (meta)data formats, and related tools (e.g., databases, data catalogs).
• Familiarity with agile methodologies such as Scrum.

Location and working arrangements
Your official workplace is De Bilt. At the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), we actively encourage hybrid working. In consultation with your manager and colleagues, you can work from home or at the office, depending on the nature of your role.

Additional information

• If we receive sufficient suitable applications, the vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline.
• An (online) pre-selection test or assessment may be part of the recruitment process. Completing a case assignment and undergoing (online) screening, such as through databases, may also be included. Reference checks may be conducted as well.
• Is your first interview coming up? It will preferably take place online. This supports our goal of smart travel: reducing pressure on roads and public transport and contributing to lower CO2 emissions. Would you prefer to meet at one of our offices? Just let us know, and we’ll explore the possibilities.

For second-round interviews or contract negotiations, we welcome you on-site. Prefer an online meeting? Our recruitment advisor will discuss your preferences and schedule accordingly.

Questions?
If you have questions about the application process, feel free to contact our Recruitment Advisor or visit our website for more information.

We do not respond to acquisition in response to this vacancy.