Senior Backend Engineer – Secure Edge Platforms

Permanent employee, Full-time · Rijswijk

Why this Role Matters
At Helin, we turn industrial data into actionable insights for maritime and renewable energy customers, powering a safer, more sustainable world. Our edge-intelligence platform—backed by €3 million in seed funding and partnerships with Microsoft, Aveva and NVIDIA—combines AI, cybersecurity and video analytics to optimise industrial operations and accelerate the energy transition. You’ll join a diverse team of 60+ professionals from 30+ nationalities, united by four core values:  
  • Kind and driven teamwork – you’re never working alone
  • Collaborative growth – we advance together, professionally and personally
  • Courage to innovate – freedom to experiment with cutting-edge technologies
  • Trust in progress – every evolution is part of our revolution
 
Every day, critical decisions are made aboard offshore rigs, renewable energy farms, and industrial vessels—environments where seconds count and data delays aren't an option. As our Senior Backend Engineer, you'll shape backend logic that powers real-time, high-impact systems, ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainability at scale.
What You'll Achieve
  • Drive secure, scalable backend services that enhance telemetry, data integrity, and device orchestration.
  • Shape robust APIs for real-time industrial applications, directly improving safety and operational reliability.
  • Collaborate across hardware, DevOps, and engineering teams to deliver production-grade solutions.
  • Lead improvements in platform architecture focused on resilience, testability, and performance.
What You Bring
  • Proven backend expertise with Python or C#, creating solutions deployed in mission-critical environments.
  • Experience with Docker, PostgreSQL, and Linux-based systems (Ubuntu preferred).
  • Familiarity with Azure or similar cloud environments, enabling effective integrations.
  • Strong communication skills, fostering clarity across diverse, cross-functional teams.
Bonus Superpowers
  • Expertise in multi-language backend environments (Python, C#).
  • Experience with OT/IT integrations or industrial communication protocols like Modbus.
  • Prior exposure to mission-critical sectors like energy, maritime, or safety technology.
  • Knowledge of observability and monitoring practices in complex, distributed systems.
Your Growth Journey
  • First 90 days: Master our secure edge architecture and contribute to a key backend service.
  • Year one: Lead a significant project that enhances system reliability and security.
  • Beyond: Progress to roles influencing architecture strategy and mentoring the next generation of engineers.
Additional Information
  • Location: Hybrid (2-3 days/week in our Rijswijk office).
  • Please note, that only candidates living in the Netherlands will be considered as viable candidates. Working remotely is NOT an option.
  • Your journey: Intro call → Technical challenge → Deep-dive technical interview → Team chat → Offer.
  • Timeline: Offers sent typically within 10 working days.
  • Next step: Click "Apply" and we'll promptly schedule your intro call.
Why Join Helin?
  • Work at the forefront of industrial safety, sustainability, and real-world edge computing.
  • Benefit from a €3,000 annual learning budget, travel reimbursement, and an inclusive international team.
  • Join a collaborative environment focused on practical innovation, psychological safety, and significant real-world impact.

Ready to shape the future of secure edge platforms? Apply now! 

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