Black Pen Recruitment

AI Software Engineer: Python, JavaScript & Microservices (Information Technology/Software)

Black Pen Recruitment  •  Maastricht, NL (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Our client, a leading Software, Information and Communication Technologies company, operates internationally (Athens, Brussels, Luxembourg, Copenhagen, Stockholm, London, Nicosia, Hong-Kong, Valetta, etc). Our client is a renowned supplier of IT services to government institutions, multinational corporations, public administrations and multinational companies, research and academic institutes.

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Our client currently has a vacancy for an AI Software Engineer (Python, JavaScript & Microservices), fluent in English, to offer his/her services as an expert who will be based in Maastricht, Netherlands. The work will be carried out either in the company’s premises or on site at customer premises. In the context of the first assignment, the successful candidate will be integrated in the Development team of the company that will closely cooperate with a major client’s IT team on site.

Job type: Full time/Permanent

Location: Maastricht, Netherlands

Workplace: Onsite

Deadline: 01/07/2026

Please note that we can consider only EU candidates for this position due to security clearance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology, with a focus on Software Engineering, combined with minimum 6 years of relevant working experience in IT;
  • Practical experience with modern web UI development, microservices and container platforms;
  • Experience with Python programming and key libraries, neural networks, image segmentation;
  • Experience with AI-assisted development, agentic approaches, and hands-on familiarity with cloud and data science environments;
  • Minimum 1 year experience with Web UI development using Vue, React, or Angular;
  • Minimum 1 year experience with Node.js development;
  • Minimum 1 year experience with Microservices / container platforms, such as OpenShift, Docker, or equivalent;
  • Minimum 1 year experience with Python-based services, e.g. Pandas, FastAPI, Polars, NumPy, Flask;
  • Minimum 1 year experience with Data platforms / cloud environments, preferably Azure;
  • Minimum 1 year experience with Data Lakehouse technologies, preferably Databricks;
  • Minimum 1 year experience with drafting high-quality technical documentation and communication, including specifications, design notes, test descriptions, and user or operational documentation, using tools such as Confluence and Jira;
  • Minimum 1 year experience with ATM will be considered an advantage;
  • Minimum 1 year experience with CI/CD pipelines and tooling, e.g. Git, Jenkins, SonarQube will be an asset;
  • Minimum 1 year experience with Machine learning frameworks, preferably PyTorch (or TensorFlow) will be an asset;
  • Minimum 1 year experience with Neural network image segmentation will be an asset;
  • Minimum 1 year experience with LLM-supported software development, e.g. Claude (Code), GitHub Copilot (CLI), Antigravity, or equivalent will be an asset;
  • Excellent command of the English language.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the continued development and maintenance of a system composed of multiple technologies;
  • Implement the backbone server and image storage, and further developing the AI components for contrail detection and flight attribution;
  • Support the transition from AI-assisted to AI-generated software development and lead by example;
  • Drafting high-quality technical documentation and communication, including specifications, design notes, test descriptions, and user or operational documentation,
  • Microservices deployment on platforms;
  • Ensure developed solutions comply with operational, safety and quality standards.
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About Black Pen Recruitment

Black Pen Recruitment is the leading recruitment agency in fintech and cryptocurrency across Africa. From our headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa, we've been at the forefront of specialised recruitment since 2012, carving out a distinct niche in the landscape of financial technology. Our success story is rooted in our ability to identify top-tier talent and match them with leading companies in the industry. With over 180 clients worldwide and over 120,000 candidates in our database, we've built partnerships with Startups, Scale-ups, SMEs, and Corporates, driving growth and innovation every step of the way. We have also expanded our reach into key sectors including e-Commerce, Digital Banking, SaaS, Tech, and Travel/Tourism.

Black Pen Recruitment stands as a dedicated partner in growing your team, with over a decade of experience. Driven by a vision to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity in the growing fintech and cryptocurrency sectors, we've built a formidable team of internationally trained recruiters who share a passion for excellence and dedication. With a strategic presence in Malta, we have established a global footprint, nurturing relationships with clients worldwide. Our journey has been defined by navigating the frontier of finance and technology, driving excellence in every partnership we forge.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2012
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