Full Stack Developer with Java and Angular

Join the Belastingdienst as a Full Stack Developer

Contribute to the exciting transition of the Schenk- en Erfbelasting department at the Belastingdienst in Apeldoorn. This year, we are moving towards container hosting and Java 17, making strides towards service-oriented architecture and embracing DevOps. As a full stack developer, you will actively participate in this transformation and have the opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge.

Your Role at Belastingdienst

You will work within an Agile team consisting of test automation engineers, developers, analysts, and a scrum master. Together, you will prepare our application, which processes tax returns, for the future. Your feature team will roll out monthly releases for the Schenk- en Erfbelasting department's systems. Your tasks will stem from government proposals, legislative changes, annual adjustments, rationalization, and infrastructure changes. Priorities within these topics are set and placed on a roadmap that you and your colleagues work on daily. The work is determined by your team in consultation with the product owner and business owner, established per Program Increment and executed in five 2-week sprints.

Why This Job is Unique

• You will work on the entire agile development process with your colleagues.
• You will be responsible for development activities, helping to execute, improve, and automate them from your area of expertise.
• You will be part of the transition our IT teams are making towards self-managing DevOps teams.
• You will contribute to achieving two important goals: professional development and optimal software.
• You will work one day a week at our office in Apeldoorn, with the flexibility to work from home the rest of the week.

What We Are Looking For

• You have an HBO work and thinking level.
• You have SCJP/OCPJP and several additional Java certificates or are willing to obtain them.
• You have at least 3 years of experience developing in Java Enterprise Edition.
• You are knowledgeable in Angular 14, Java 17, JEE 7, DB2, REST, and SOAP, and tools like IntelliJ, Jenkins, SonarQube, Git, Bitbucket, Maven, JUnit 5, and Mockito.
• You are proficient with CI/CD, JMS, JPA, and EJB.
• You have experience with DevOps and Openshift (preferred).
• You are fluent in Dutch, both spoken and written.

About the Department - Directie Informatievoorziening

The Directie Informatievoorziening is the ICT company of the Belastingdienst. With over 3,000 colleagues, we ensure that the Netherlands can rely on reliable information and ICT systems. Our 'customers' include not only Belastingdienst employees but also 8,600 large entrepreneurs, 2.2 million SMEs, and 8.5 million citizens. We work with an agile mindset: open, transparent, and focused on learning and sharing knowledge. By applying a DevOps approach and offering automated techniques, the Belastingdienst systems can process millions of data and euros daily.

About Belastingdienst

At the Belastingdienst, approximately 25,000 people work across the country to maintain a financially healthy Netherlands. We do this by carefully and legally levying, collecting, and controlling taxes and premiums and combating money laundering and fraud. The Belastingdienst makes it as easy as possible for citizens and businesses to meet obligations and exercise rights, with appropriate services, by executing massive processes correctly and on time, and by exercising adequate supervision. The Belastingdienst is strongly developing and aims to be the best tax authority for the Netherlands, focusing on fiscal tasks and craftsmanship.

Application Process

We welcome your application in a Word or PDF file. Please include your first and last name in the file name. If you are applying for a priority position, please also include a copy of that notification.

Our selection process for this position is as follows:

• First, it is assessed whether a priority candidate within the Rijksoverheid is eligible for this position. Then it is assessed whether your CV and motivation letter meet the job requirements. If so, the pre-selection test will take place from (date) to (date), and the control test will take place on (date). The selection interviews will take place on (date) or from (date) to (date). The assessment for this position will be conducted on (date) or from (date) to (date).

The preference is for candidates who best match the established profile. This relates to both the mentioned knowledge and work experience and the educational level. Therefore, clearly state these in your CV.

The Belastingdienst is committed to the job agreement: creating as many jobs as possible for people with disabilities. If you fall into this target group, we will support you so that you can function optimally and contribute to the Netherlands. Whether it concerns adjustments to your workplace, certain transport facilities, or, for example, reimbursements from the UWV: together with you, your manager, and a job coach, we will look at your qualities and possibilities to perform a suitable work package.

An (online) pre-selection test and/or an assessment may be part of the application procedure, as well as creating a case, requesting references, and (online) screening, for example, through databases, (search engines), and social networks.

Your application will only be considered if you respond with the application button and your CV and motivation letter are attached. After the closing date, it is no longer possible to process your application. Please note that applying may bring technical problems. So do not wait until the last moment.

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