Senior Software Developer (Go) – Bussum

We are currently recruiting a Senior Software Developer (m/f/x), to join our Technology team in Bussum (NL), as part of our Central Services team which is located in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and the United Kingdom and consists of more than 50 specialists who are also responsible for the reporting, accounting, legal, tax, investor relations, HR, ESG and information management functions of the Waterland group.

Role summary

To support the investment activities of Waterland Private Equity, our Technology team puts the focus on building secure, scalable, and data-driven systems that power investment operations and financial services. We combine modern technology with a pragmatic engineering culture to deliver products that drive measurable business impact.

As Senior Software Developer, you will lead backend development across our core systems, architect new services, and ensure we maintain high standards of performance, reliability, and security. You will mentor other developers, partner with stakeholders, and help steer the roadmap in a fast-moving, data-heavy environment.

This is a hands-on senior engineering role – ideal for someone who thrives on technical ownership and product-driven thinking.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Own the backend: Lead and maintain Go-based backend systems and APIs.
  • Mentor & lead: Coach junior engineers, perform code reviews, and drive best practices.
  • Roadmap & strategy: Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to align technical work with business priorities.
  • Cloud operations: Deploy and optimize services on GCP, ensuring reliability and cost efficiency.
  • Security & compliance: Embed a security-first approach into all engineering processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

The Senior Software Developer will report to the Head of Technology, also based in the Netherlands.

Candidate profile

We are seeking candidates (m/f/x) who can meet the following requirements:

  • 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with deep expertise in Go (Golang).
  • Proven experience designing and maintaining scalable backend systems.
  • Strong understanding of PostgreSQL, CI/CD pipelines, and GCP infrastructure.
  • Solid grasp of software security principles and data protection in financial contexts (e.g. GDPR, PCI).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Product-driven mindset – you focus on outcomes, not just code.
  • Based in the Netherlands (or willing to relocate).

Tech Stack

  • Backend: Go (primary)
  • Frontend: Vue + Typescript
  • Database: PostgreSQL
  • Cloud: Google Cloud Platform

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with event-driven or microservices architecture.
  • Previous exposure to FinTech or financial systems.
  • GCP certification or equivalent DevOps/cloud credentials.
  • iso 27001 Knowledge


Personality
A down-to-earth and open team player, having excellent communication skills, a creative yet pragmatic attitude, initiative-driven and curious.

Well-organised, pro-active, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines.

Taking responsibility for tasks at hand and ensuring discretion.

Passionate about technology.


Our offer
A full-time employment contract. The role will be based in our Bussum office.

An international environment with extensive learning opportunities (courses, certifications, and conference attendance) and early responsibility.

The projects you could work on offer continuous learning, increase your knowledge of the private equity industry, and support you in growing your future career within Waterland.

We offer the opportunity to own core systems and shape technical direction. You will have the autonomy to drive innovation.

We commit ourselves to encouraging true team spirit and creating an inclusive and dynamic working environment in which each team member can pursue the knowledge needed to boost their career. Work-life integration and hybrid working are important to us.