Back-End Developer

# Back-End Developer ## About the Role As a **Back-End Developer at Sprague Europe**, you will maintain, improve, and further develop the organization's fully integrated ERP system. The ERP system supports a wide range of business processes and plays an important role in Sprague's day-to-day operations worldwide. You will work closely with process engineers, IT, management, and other departments. The role offers an opportunity to strengthen your backend development skills while gaining a strong understanding of how software, business processes, and operations connect. You will contribute to technical solutions that have a direct impact on colleagues and business operations. ## Key Responsibilities - Maintain and further develop the integrated ERP system. - Develop backend solutions using **Python and Django**. - Develop, define, and test technical solutions. - Support and improve existing ERP functionality. - Work with SQL databases, including **MySQL and MSSQL**. - Apply **Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)** principles. - Collaborate with process engineers, IT, management, and other departments. - Translate organizational needs into appropriate technical solutions. - Contribute to technical and architectural discussions. - Develop your knowledge of technologies such as **Docker and Linux** over time. ## Required Qualifications The supplied job description does not specify formal mandatory education, years of experience, or certification requirements. The role does explicitly require the ability and willingness to: - Develop backend solutions with **Python and Django**. - Work with **SQL databases**, including MySQL and MSSQL. - Apply **Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)**. - Develop and test technical solutions. - Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders. - Translate business needs into technical solutions. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with maintaining or developing ERP systems. - Experience working with **Docker**. - Experience working with **Linux**. - Interest in developing further knowledge of backend technologies, technical architecture, and business processes. ## Skills & Competencies - **Backend development:** Python and Django. - **Database development:** SQL, MySQL, and MSSQL. - **Object-Oriented Programming:** practical application of OOP principles. - **Problem-solving:** ability to develop appropriate technical solutions for organizational needs. - **Technical analysis:** willingness to contribute to technical and architectural discussions. - **Collaboration:** effective cooperation with process engineers, IT, management, and other departments. - **Business understanding:** interest in understanding business processes and the operational impact of software. - **Learning mindset:** curiosity and willingness to develop new technical skills. - **Testing:** ability to develop and test technical solutions. ## Education & Experience **Education** - No specific educational qualification is stated in the supplied job description. **Experience** - No specific minimum number of years of experience is stated. - Experience with Python, Django, SQL databases, OOP, and ERP-related development is relevant to the role. ## Work Arrangement & Schedule - **Location:** Wijchen, Gelderland, Netherlands. - **Work arrangement:** Onsite. - **Employment type:** Not specified in the supplied job description. - **Weekly hours:** Not specified in the supplied job description. - **Weekend or schedule requirements:** Not specified in the supplied job description. ## Compensation & Benefits - **Compensation:** EUR 45–75. - The supplied job description does not provide additional benefits or employment conditions. ## Compliance / Additional Information - **Employer:** The Key To Life B.V. - The role supports **Sprague Europe** and its integrated ERP system. - The position involves collaboration across multiple organizational departments and direct exposure to the business processes supported by the ERP platform.