Portbase

Full Stack Developer, Rotterdam

Posted: Oct 29, 2025

Job Description

Description Of Your Professional MissionAs a developer within the Bezoek Schip team, you will design, build, test, and deliver software that enables the seamless coordination of vessel calls in Dutch ports. Our digital services connect shipping agents, terminals, and port authorities, ensuring that all critical information flows securely and efficiently.You will take ownership of frontend solutions while also contributing to backend development, like shaping APIs, ensuring data quality, and delivering reliable full-stack functionality. You are a Full Stack Developer who values well-structured, maintainable code and a high-quality user experience. You know Angular and TypeScript thoroughly, and you’re curious to explore technologies such as Kotlin, Terraform, and AWS.A key focus area for the team is the implementation of the European Maritime Single Window environment (EMSWe), a major European initiative that harmonizes how maritime data is shared between member states. You will play a pivotal role in integrating Portbase systems with this new standard, contributing to the future of digital port operations.Whether or not you already have experience in the logistics or maritime domain, what matters most is your curiosity, technical craftsmanship, and drive to build software that makes a real difference in the logistics chain.RequirementsWe’re looking for you if you can enrich our team with: Your bachelor’s or master’s degree (or equivalent working experience) You are currently residing in the Netherlands Your experience in building and maintaining modern front-end applications using Angular and/or TypeScript Your interest in or experience with back-end development, preferably using Kotlin, Java, or event-driven architectures You’re comfortable working with tools like AWS, Terraform, and Docker, or you’re eager to learn themWhat Portbase Offers You A modern office within walking distance of Station Blaak and De Markthal Performance management that puts you in control of your growth – we facilitate, you lead Ample room for creativity, innovation, and personal initiatives – regardless of tenure A collaborative and value-driven culture – we work together toward a shared goal: delivering value to the logistics community 26 vacation days, with the option to purchase additional days Excellent tools and employment conditions, including a laptop, phone, travel expense reimbursement, and a solid pension scheme A competitive annual salary, including a 13th month bonusAbout PortbasePortbase operates as both an IT company and a logistics service provider – a unique combination that makes us strong. We understand the port ecosystem, its players, and their interests. We bring parties together, establish data-sharing agreements, and co-create solutions that make Dutch ports and their supply chains more efficient, secure, and competitive.By processing more than 140 million transactions annually across 40 digital services, we enable the entire port community – from shipping companies to customs officers – to operate more efficiently and reliably.Keeping things movingFor more than 21 years, Portbase has been a driving force in the digitalization of Dutch port logistics. What began as a mission to eliminate paperwork has grown into one of the world’s most advanced Port Community Systems, connecting all players across the maritime logistics chain.Looking ahead, we continue to lead the way in developing chain-wide digital solutions that make port operations simpler, smarter, and more secure. If there is one thing we’ve learned over the years, it’s that we never stand still. The port community is always on the move – and so are we.Application ProcessStep 1: One of our recruiters will contact you for an initial introduction and to answer any questions you may have.Step 2: A first interview at our office with your future manager and one of our recruiters.Step 3: An online assessment in the form of a short game that you can complete from home in about 30 minutes.Step 4: A pair-coding assignment.Step 5: A second interview at our office with one of your key stakeholders and a colleague from the team.Step 6: We make you an offer.Step 7: You receive your contract, and we begin the pre-employment screening, which is conducted by an external partner.If you would like to know more about this vacancy or what it’s like to work at Portbase, please contact one of our recruiters at via de button "Solliciteer nu" op deze pagina..With this vacancy, we are recruiting our new colleague directly. Should this not be successful, we may engage an external agency to support us. Therefore, acquisition is not appreciated, and we are not open to freelance or temporary employment for this position.5cd8a0b9cc68f9ffa4c9253553278a55wer

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