Associate Product Software Engineer (wk)

Job Description

Basecone, a Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Europe company, is a vibrant and dynamic place to work.

We push boundaries and challenge each other every day. We collaborate across disciplines, trying to achieve that common goal: to develop, launch and maintain state-of-the-art Solutions. Solutions that effectively address real business problems and provide the best customer experience out there. Solutions that you and your team can be proud of at the end of the day.

At Basecone we believe our people are the heart and soul of our company. We value everyone’s input and believe in a commonly agreed commitment. We offer a no-nonsense environment, in which professionalism, fun and open communication are key elements.

About the role:

Basecone is looking for a passionate Junior Product Software Engineer - Backend to join our team. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, has some experience with .NET, and is excited to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies that help Basecone deliver a world-class product to its customers.

What you’ll do:

• You will assist in developing microservices based on cloud PaaS components, learning to work with serverless and event-driven architectures.
• You’ll use .NET and DevOps technologies to support backend development tasks.
• Collaborate closely with senior team members to implement features and improvements.

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of .NET (C#) and hands-on software development experience, either from internships, personal projects, or entry-level roles.
• Eager to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to work in an Agile Scrum team, actively contributing to the sprint goals.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with other team members on shared tasks.
• Interest in learning new technologies and software products.
• Familiarity with concepts like tightly coupled vs. loosely coupled systems is a plus.
• Understanding of core .NET development concepts like the .NET MVC Framework, WebAPI, and Microservices (previous experience is beneficial but not required).
• Awareness of cloud providers like Azure or AWS is advantageous.
• 0-2 years of programming experience with server-side web technologies, object-oriented or scripting languages like C#, .NET, and basic understanding of related technologies like SQL, JSON, and XML.
• Strong motivation to develop analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to take on challenges, learn from senior engineers, and contribute to the team's success.
• Basic understanding of software development best practices and willingness to improve.

What we offer:

• A supportive environment for learning and professional growth.
• Work with an experienced team across The Netherlands and Portugal, gaining exposure to diverse perspectives.
• Opportunity to work in an international company with a focus on modern IT methodologies and mentality.