Backend Developer

• Groenlo
• Healthcare

As an Elixir Backend Developer , you contribute to the technical backbone of this mission. You help shape systems that perform at scale, remain resilient under high load, and meet the security expectations of a modern healthcare ecosystem.

You will work with Elixir services running on Nomad, containerized deployments, and infrastructure managed with Terraform.

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Your responsibilities

In collaboration with your team, you focus on building reliable, secure, and highperforming backend services.

• Elixir IAM services : Developing and improving Elixir services that power core authentication, authorization and auditing workflows;
• Scalable architecture : Designing and evolving system architecture to support scalability, resilience, and long-term maintainability;
• Performance optimization : Enhancing performance in production environments that operate at scale and require high availability;
• Secure coding : Embedding secure coding practices, contributing to code reviews, and supporting continuous improvement;
• Containerized IaC : Supporting containerized deployments and infrastructure-as-code workflows using tools such as Nomad and TerraForm;
• Service reliability / on-call : Contributing to service reliability by participating in periodic on-call rotations once you are up to speed. image text

Your team

You join the IAM team within the Platform Tribe. The team works primarily remotely and consists of developers, a Product Owner, and architects who support the broader Healthcare organisation. Together, we build and maintain essential services that other development teams rely on every day.

The team values open communication, curiosity, and craftsmanship. You step into a collaborative environment where people enjoy learning from one another, exploring new technologies, and taking shared ownership of the systems we operate. Team members meet in person a few times per year, either in the Netherlands or in other convenient locations, to strengthen collaboration and alignment.

Our offer

As an Elixir Backend Developer at Nedap, you make a valuable contribution to our goal: making people happier and more successful in their professional lives. We offer a salary above market average based on your background and experience. Additionally, you are entitled to a thirteenth month, a good pension scheme, and profit sharing with the opportunity to become a shareholder of Nedap. Everything we do revolves around trust and autonomy. That's why, along with your colleagues, you decide on your own working hours and vacation days to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We also place great value on personal and professional growth. You will receive a comprehensive introduction, and we encourage you to continually develop yourself.

Required experience and skills

As an Elixir Backend Developer, you have a strong interest in functional programming and enjoy solving engineering challenges that matter.

You recognise yourself in several of the following:

• Functional programming : Experience with Elixir or another functional programming language;
• Backend Performance : Familiarity with production environments, high-performance backend systems, and optimisation;
• Infrastructure mindset ; An infrastructure-aware mindset, understanding how architecture, deployment, and operations connect;
• Learning mindset : Openness to learning, exploring new tools, and contributing to team practices;
• Remote collaboration : Comfortable working remotely in an international team across the European timezone.

• Educational background in computer science or software development;
• Experience with Docker;
• Experience with authentication and authorization concepts;
• Experience with linux systems and CLI.

Good to know : This role is available for 32-38 hours per week. The team works mostly remotely , with optional office space in Groenlo, Utrecht, or Nijmegen. Team members meet several times per year in person, and occasional travel to Groenlo is expected.

About Nedap in Healthcare

We simplify the work of caregivers, making their tasks more seamless. Trusted by over 1,900 care providers in the Netherlands, our technology supports a sustainable shift, enhancing accessibility, affordability, and effectiveness in elderly care, disability care, mental health, domestic care, and general practice.

Application procedure

Curious about our vacancy for Elixir Backend Developer ? Take up the challenge! Send your CV and/or motivation via the application button Attn: . If you have any questions, please contact me at .

• An assessment is part of the selection procedure;
• As part of the application procedure, we ask for a Certificate of Good Conduct;
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