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Product Developer

Become a Product Developer with Wärtsilä in Drunen, Netherlands. Focus on creating scalable solutions for our streaming data platform and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Enjoy a supportive environment that values innovation and personal growth, while contributing to a sustainable maritime future.
Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä
Drunen, the Netherlands On-site Full Time UTC+01:00

Wärtsilä

Company Overview

Wärtsilä Oyj Abp

Helsinki, Finland

1834

Approximately 18,300 employees globally (source: wartsila.com). Revenue figures for 2023 are not detailed in available sources.

What They Do

Wärtsilä Energy specializes in providing flexible engine power plants that can operate on sustainable fuels, alongside energy storage systems and optimization technologies such as the GEMS platform. Their offerings include full lifecycle services aimed at balancing renewable energy sources and enabling 100% renewable grids (source: wartsila.com). The company’s product lineup features utility-scale Quantum battery energy storage systems designed for compactness and efficiency, intelligent software for real-time control, and hybrid solutions that integrate engines with storage capabilities (source: wartsila.com). Target markets encompass power utilities, independent producers, and industries across 180 countries that require reliable baseload power, peak shaving, or grid stability in the face of increasing solar and wind intermittency (source: wartsila.com). Wärtsilä differentiates itself through a global portfolio that exceeds 18 GWh of storage deployed or contracted, emphasizing bankable reliability and expertise in decarbonizing energy systems (source: wartsila.com).

Projects & Track Record

Wärtsilä has an impressive track record, having installed 79 GW of power plant capacity across 180 countries and over 130 energy storage systems, with a global storage portfolio exceeding 18 GWh (source: wartsila.com). Notable projects include the tenth energy storage system for Flow Power in Australia, the fourth stage of Origin Energy’s Eraring battery system, and a synchronous condenser power plant designed for an Australian mining operation (source: wartsila.com). The company is also engaged in ongoing projects such as the Eraring battery stages and co-research initiatives aimed at enhancing predictive engine safety (source: wartsila.com). Key clients include Flow Power, Origin Energy, and various mining operations in Australia and Mauritania, showcasing Wärtsilä's commitment to delivering reliable energy solutions (source: wartsila.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Wärtsilä has made significant strides, including the announcement of its tenth Australian energy storage project for Flow Power and the renewal of an operation and maintenance agreement for a Mauritanian gold mine (source: wartsila.com). The company has also introduced the first power plant with a synchronous condenser for Australian mining, aimed at integrating renewable energy sources (source: wartsila.com). Additionally, Wärtsilä has appointed Luke Witmer as Vice President of Software Engineering for Energy Storage, reflecting its commitment to innovation in this sector (source: wartsila.com). The company has set fire safety benchmarks with its Quantum3 system while advancing the Eraring battery project, further solidifying its leadership in energy solutions (source: wartsila.com).

Working There

Wärtsilä offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including engineering, product development, sales, and software engineering, particularly in the development of the GEMS platform (source: wartsila.com). The company employs over 18,300 individuals across 77 countries, with hiring occurring at its Helsinki headquarters and globally across more than 230 locations (source: salestools.io). The workplace culture emphasizes collaboration and innovation, featuring modern facilities in Helsinki that include open-plan offices, wellness rooms, and fitness centers (source: salestools.io). Documented benefits include support for work-life balance and a purpose-driven environment that fosters creativity and technological advancement (source: salestools.io).

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Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world's widest portfolio and service network, we - Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world's most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are now looking for a Product Developer to join our team working for a better future.

The preferred location for the position is in Drunen, The Netherlands.

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

  • You enjoy creating efficient solutions that are scalable over hundreds of installations.
  • You are a key part of the development and maintenance of our streaming data platform, pipelines, databases and APIs.
  • You align implementation efforts with other developers across multiple development teams.
  • You participate in the setup of monitoring for data pipeline status and data quality.
  • You have clarity that the teams are also responsible to deploy to production and keep everything running.
  • You are a team player and embrace opportunities to help the team and product to grow.
  • You enjoy learning new things and aren't afraid to experiment.

What do we expect from you?

  • A Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science or at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • We are looking for cross-front-end/back-end/DS/UX people
  • Proficient in programming languages (Java, Python, TypeScript), with good knowledge of Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker AWS.
  • Solid experience with DevOps practices, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Deployment (CD).
  • Passion for high quality product, including (end-2-end) testing practices
  • Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and the creation of innovative solutions.
  • Thorough understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks, effective teamwork, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Deep knowledge of software architecture and design principles.

It's a big plus if you are:

  • Experience with industrial communication protocols like OPC-UA, Modbus and/or NMEA.
  • Experience with relational and time series databases.
  • Experience with DS and UX.

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other's growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don't always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to Emily Hogenboom, Senior People Manager (DPD, through email [email protected] with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

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February 5, 2026

Full Time

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February 5, 2026

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Wärtsilä

wartsila.com

  •  Drunen, the Netherlands

At least 3 years of relevant experience

UTC+01:00

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