Integration specialist

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is super flexible in linking systems, something that few commercial solutions can match. How do we do that? Read on below if you want to work with us as an Integration Specialist. Very challenging, career opportunities and excellent work-life balance.

WUR's integration landscape is a modern solution based on microservices hosted in Kubernetes. Where possible, we use open source technology that we use in such a way that the whole is as robust and flexible as possible. The integration platform consists of two main parts:

1. The Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) based on microservices built in C#/.net core where event-driven messages are exchanged via RabbitMQ. Gitlab is used for CI/CD and a combination of Splunk and Opensearch for monitoring
2. The service layer, a datastore based on Opensearch that is fed from the ESB so that the data can also be searched by customers via API

The combination of these two components makes us super flexible in linking systems, something that few commercial solutions can match. We are proud of this!

Additionally, we have implemented an Internet-of-Things solution for WUR using open-source components. With this solution, we receive data, distribute it (NATS), store it (PostgreSQL + TimescaleDB), and visualize the data (Grafana). This solution is very similar in architecture and methodology to the ESB. You will have plenty of opportunities to work on this as well.

As an Integration Specialist, you are responsible for analyzing, designing and developing links within the application architecture. You coordinate complex projects and coordinate with stakeholders such as architects and clients. In addition, you supervise less experienced colleagues and work with your team to provide reliable integration solutions for WUR.

The position
As an Integration Specialist, you are:

• Responsible for the realization and (automated) management of links;
• Responsible for the analysis, design and (coordination of) the realization of links in the more complex application chains;
• An important link in the coordination between the players involved in the development of links;
• But above all, eager to learn, enterprising and curious about the profession and the total integration landscape.

Did you know that WUR has been named the best employer for ICT within a non-ICT organisation?

When it comes to terms of employment, Wageningen University & Research is the right place for you. Highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement are, for example:

• working hours that can be determined in consultation, so that an optimal work-life balance is possible;
• sabbatical leave, study leave and partly paid parental leave;
• There is a lot of attention for vitality and you can use the sports facilities on campus at an attractive rate;
• a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent pension scheme through ABP.

Of course, these excellent fringe benefits also include an appropriate salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive salary of a minimum of € 3,234 to a maximum of € 6,008 for a full working week of 36 hours in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Wageningen Research (scale 10/11). In addition, an appointment of 32 hours is negotiable. We first offer you a contract for the duration of one year, with the intention of extending it. Of course we are happy to talk to you if you have any questions about this.

Wageningen University & Research stimulates internal career opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are ample opportunities for own initiative in a learning environment, we offer excellent training opportunities. With us, you will get a versatile job in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, and at a university that has been chosen as the "best university" in the Netherlands for the 20th consecutive time.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.

Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is 'To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life'. Within Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation are joining forces to contribute to the solution of important questions in the field of healthy food and the living environment.

With approximately 30 branches, 7,200 employees (6,400 FTEs) and 13,200 students and more than 150,000 Lifelong Learning participants, Wageningen University & Research is one of the world's leading knowledge institutions in its field. The integrated approach to the issues and the cooperation between different disciplines form the heart of the unique Wageningen approach.

Our employees indicate these points as good reasons to come and work at WUR: read the 5 reasons to come and work at WUR

We are recruiting for this vacancy ourselves. Acquisition is not appreciated, but sharing in your network is.

For more information about this position, please contact Diana Hoogeveen, Department Manager Development, tel 0317 485 269 or by e-mail; diana.hoogeveen@wur.nl.

For more information about the procedure, please contact Edvard Jongschaap, Sr Corporate recruiter on 0317 – 489 178 or by email: edvard.jongschaap@wur.nl

Do you want to apply?
This can be done directly via the application button on the vacancy on our website so that we can process personal data with your permission.

This vacancy is open until Monday 31 March 2025. We want to schedule the first job interviews in the week of Monday 7 April.

Welcome, safe and appreciated
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) attaches great importance to diversity and inclusion. This is because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We therefore create a working environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued, regardless of background, identity or experience. Together, we are building a culture in which everyone's unique contribution contributes to the success of our organization.

For more information about this position, please contact Diana Hoogeveen, Department Manager Development, tel 0317 485 269 or by e-mail; diana.hoogeveen@wur.nl.

For more information about the procedure, please contact Edvard Jongschaap, Sr Corporate recruiter on 0317 – 489 178 or by email: edvard.jongschaap@wur.nl

Do you want to apply?
This can be done directly via the application button on the vacancy on our website so that we can process personal data with your permission.

This vacancy is open until Monday 31 March 2025. We want to schedule the first job interviews in the week of Monday 7 April.

Welcome, safe and appreciated
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) attaches great importance to diversity and inclusion. This is because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We therefore create a working environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued, regardless of background, identity or experience. Together, we are building a culture in which everyone's unique contribution contributes to the success of our organization.