Summary
A software engineering position focused on secure, reliable web applications that support critical operations. The role combines backend and frontend development, ownership of features, and collaboration with diverse teams.
Highlights
Meaningful engineering role supporting humanitarian operations with competitive compensation, remote flexibility, and opportunities to build impactful software.
Description
What if the software you create didn't just power a business, but helped humanitarian organisations operate safely in some of the world's most challenging environments?
At International NGO Safety Organisation, we're looking for a Software Engineer to help shape the future of the INSO Portal - the digital platform connecting humanitarian organisations with the information and services they rely on every day.
Why this role matters
The INSO Portal isn't just another web application.
It's where humanitarian organisations access critical services, field teams share essential information, and HQ teams coordinate support across 24 countries.
Every feature you build has the potential to improve how humanitarian organisations prepare, coordinate, and respond in complex environments.
What you'll do
🏗 Build - Design and develop secure, reliable, user-focused features across both backend and frontend.
🎯 Own - Take responsibility for your work - from architecture and design to deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
🤝 Collaborate - Work alongside engineers, product colleagues, and operational teams to solve real-world challenges.
💡 Improve - Help shape engineering standards, architecture, and best practices as the platform continues to evolve.
Who we're looking for
You're an engineer who knows how to build software that lasts.
You care about clean architecture, maintainable code, and creating products that people genuinely enjoy using.
You solve problems, ask questions, and think about the people behind every feature.
✅ Essential
✔ 3+ years of professional software development experience
✔ Strong Java skills (Spring ecosystem)
✔ Experience with Angular or similar frontend frameworks
✔ Experience with MySQL or other relational databases
✔ Understanding of REST APIs and distributed systems
✔ Strong object-oriented programming and software design principles
✔ Excellent problem-solving skills
✔ Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical teams
Nice to Have
➕ Redis or caching technologies
➕ Docker and/or Kubernetes
➕ Product thinking and UX mindset
➕ Passion for security, data integrity, and scalable systems
We value strong engineering fundamentals more than experience with every individual technology.
Why join INSO?
Founded in 2011, INSO supports more than 1,500 NGOs operating in 24 of the world's most insecure countries.
From our headquarters in The Hague, we provide humanitarian organisations with:
📍 Incident tracking
📊 Analytical products
🗺 Mapping and data services
🚨 Crisis management support
🎓 Safety training
Our technology helps humanitarian teams make better decisions when it matters most.
What we offer
Based in The Hague
EUR 5,200/month8% holiday allowanceONVZ health insurance for you and your dependents2.5 days annual leave per month(Candidates must already have the legal right to live and work in the Netherlands.)
Remote
Contract terms and benefits will be aligned with INSO policies and local employment regulations.
Build something that matters.
If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise has a direct impact on humanitarian operations, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help build technology that supports people working where they are needed most.
