Backend Developer
Posted 8 days 12 hours ago by Xemex
Xemex develops smart technologies and cloud services in the field of energy. This is how we make the use, management and generation of energy more efficient, affordable and sustainable. With live insight and control over energy consumption, we support end users, installers and energy companies in optimizing energy management. Our transparent systems work with the most common types of energy and devices. We accelerate the energy transition and we build a sustainable future. Xemex stands for balance in energy with innovative, scalable solutions.
Your job:
As a Backend Developer, you will help build robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions for IoT applications. You'll work closely with embedded engineers, system architects, and product owners to create end-to-end solutions that interface with real-world devices across diverse networks.
Key responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain backend services on Microsoft Azure (e.g., Functions, IoT Hub, Azure
- Data Explorer, SQL Server)
- Develop and integrate secure REST APIs and real-time communication (e.g., WebSockets, MQTT)
- Collaborate with hardware and cloud teams to ensure seamless device connectivity and data flow
- Work with complex network environments, including VPNs, firewalls, and cellular connections
- Optimize system performance under constrained or intermittent network conditions
- Contribute to CI/CD workflows, automated testing, and deployment pipelines
What you bring:
- 3+ years of experience developing cloud-based IoT solutions on Microsoft Azure
- Strong backend development skills with Python, REST APIs, and WebSockets
- Solid understanding of networking concepts: IP, NAT, firewalls, VPN, DNS
- Familiarity with the challenges of cellular communication in IoT (e.g., low bandwidth, high latency)
- Hands-on experience with Azure services: IoT Hub, Azure Functions, API Management, App Gateway,
- Blob Storage, Azure Data Explorer, SQL Server
- Experience with DevOps pipelines using Azure DevOps
- Knowledge of IoT protocols: MQTT, HTTPS, OAuth2
- Proficiency in Dutch (reading and speaking)
- Experience deploying and maintaining MQTT or similar protocols in real-world IoT environments
What do we offer:
- An attractive salary, supplemented with a fully employer-paid pension
- 30 vacation days
- Laptop and iPhone
- A healthy lunch at the office in Rosmalen
- An informal and dynamic working atmosphere with enthusiastic colleagues.
Are you excited to be part of our success story? Then send your CV to
For more information please contact Anne-May Derksen
Please note: Candidates who are not currently residing in the Netherlands and/or do not have proficiency in the Dutch language will not be considered for this position