Summary
We are seeking a mid‑level backend engineer to take increasing ownership of a critical integration connector and later contribute to an Outlook‑related component. The role involves maintaining production code, improving automated testing, optimizing performance, and researching new solutions. You will work in a hybrid setup with one on‑site day per week, collaborate asynchronously with an international team, and receive a competitive salary and benefits package. Candidates must already reside in the Netherlands and hold a valid work permit.
Highlights
A mid‑level backend role offering real ownership of critical integration products, a strong focus on security and privacy, and a supportive hybrid work environment with ample learning opportunities.
Description
Are you a backend-focused developer who wants to grow into a medior role through real ownership?
Do you enjoy improving existing systems, making them more reliable, testable, and future-proof?
Are you motivated by security, privacy, and building software that actually matters?
At Sendent, we’re looking for a Medior Software Engineer to take increasing ownership of our Exchange Connector and later contribute to our Outlook integration.
You’ll work on real production software used by organizations that care deeply about data sovereignty and security.
About Sendent
Sendent is a fast-growing software company focused on privacy-first enterprise collaboration and communication.
Our mission is to empower teams to secure their workflow effortlessly.
We do so by building secure, user-friendly integrations between Microsoft tools and Nextcloud, enabling organizations to keep working with familiar software while retaining full control over their data.
We believe in sustainable software, ownership, and trust; both in our products and in how we work together.
You’ll join a growing, international team, working closely with experienced engineers and the founders in an environment where quality, autonomy, and learning are valued over speed for speed’s sake.
Tasks
What You’ll Work On
Core Responsibilities
Maintain and improve the Exchange Connector
Take growing ownership over a critical backend product used in enterprise environments.
Automated testing & quality improvements
Write and improve unit, component, and integration tests to ensure stable, repeatable outcomes.
Performance & reliability
Think about threading, execution flow, and performance implications when designing or changing code.
Research & problem solving
Investigate unfamiliar code, technologies, or edge cases and translate findings into solid implementations.
Gradual ownership of Outlook integration
Over time, take responsibility for maintenance and improvements in our Outlook-related components.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
Must-Haves
Professional experience with C# / .NET
HBO or WO degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
2–4 years of experience as a software engineer (junior growing toward medior)
Backend-focused mindset (full-stack experience is fine, but not required)
Experience maintaining or improving existing production code
Understanding of automated testing (unit, integration, or component tests)
Analytical and careful working style, especially when security or data integrity is involved
Ability to work independently, research solutions, and take ownership of tasks
Comfortable working with Git and collaborating asynchronously
Nice-to-Haves
Experience with TypeScript
Familiarity with Microsoft ecosystems (Outlook, Exchange, integrations)
Experience working in security-, privacy-, or compliance-sensitive environments
Exposure to long-lived or legacy systems
Familiarity with Nextcloud or open-source ecosystems
This role is ideal if you want to become a strong medior engineer through responsibility, not just years on your CV.
Benefits
What You’ll Get
€3,750 – €4,350 gross salary (40h/week, depending on experience)
Hybrid setup, with an in-office day once a week, in an office right across in Eindhoven Central station, with strong autonomy and real ownership.
NS Business card to cover your travel costs for on-site days
8% holiday pay
25 vacation days + public holidays
Company laptop of your choice
Home-office budget
Work-from-home allowance
Internet allowance
A team that values quality, learning, and long-term thinking
🚀 Ready to Apply?
If you’re a backend-focused engineer who wants to grow by owning real software, and you care about privacy, security, and doing things properly, we’d love to hear from you.
Due to the hybrid nature of this role, applicants must be based in the Netherlands and have a valid work permit.
Acquisition, mid-lance, or offshore constructions are not appreciated.