Platform Operations Engineer - eMobility (SaaS)
Deftpower
Company Overview
Deftpower B.V.
Arnhem-Nijmegen, Netherlands
2020
Approximately 70 employees (source: 4impact.vc). No public revenue data available for 2023 or later.
What They Do
Deftpower B.V. is a private cleantech startup focused on developing software for integrating renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy into electric vehicle (EV) charging. Their technology includes an AI-supported SaaS platform and a white-label mobile application that enables smart charging, allowing vehicles to connect with networks, energy markets, and over 2,000 charging point operators across Europe. This allows them to reduce costs by up to 20% through dynamic pricing and prepare for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functionality (source: cbinsights.com). Deftpower serves a wide range of clients, including e-mobility service providers, charging point operators, car manufacturers, energy suppliers, and grid operators, and has a platform that processes millions of transactions in 10 European countries (source: deftpower.com). Their products include a branded app for drivers that provides access to over 800,000 charging points, a business portal for electricity trading and fraud prevention, and developer APIs compatible with OCPI and ISO15118 protocols (source: deftpower.com).
Projects & Track Record
Deftpower has built an impressive track record by implementing its platform for over 40 clients managing widespread EV charging solutions. A notable project is the ongoing smart charging trial launched on May 15, 2025, in Amsterdam, designed as a potential model for global cities by optimizing grid load and renewable integration (source: cbinsights.com). Collaboration with over 40 EV brands and 2,000+ charging point operators strengthens their market position, although specific client names have not been disclosed (source: deftpower.com). Deftpower's platform is active in 10 European countries, focusing on expansion funded by their recent €12.5 million funding round (source: 4impact.vc).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Deftpower secured €12.5 million in funding on August 29, 2025, led by Endeit Capital with participation from 4impact capital, Proeza Ventures, Rethink Mobility, and Jan Fredriks, supported by the EU's InvestEU Fund. This funding is intended to drive European expansion and AI enhancements for their platform (source: 4impact.vc). The Amsterdam smart charging trial, which began on May 15, 2025, marks a significant milestone in the practical implementation of their technology (source: cbinsights.com). So far, no acquisitions, mergers, awards, or additional certifications have been reported in the sources from 2024-2025, although CEO Jacob van Zonneveld's previous role in founding Plugsurfing (acquired by Fortum in 2018) highlights the continuity of leadership (source: vehicle-2-grid.eu).
Working at Deftpower
Deftpower currently has approximately 70 employees, growing from just over 50 previously. Roles include software development (API and backend for EV integrations), product management, sales, business development, customer service, and operations within engineering, IT, and cleantech functions in an agile team structure (source: 4impact.vc). The company has offices in Arnhem and Berlin, focusing on growth in EV software amid European expansion (source: deftpower.com). The company culture emphasizes technical excellence, rapid execution, and creating clarity from the chaos of the industry, with values aimed at stakeholder success, both economically and ecologically (source: deftpower.com). Specific benefits are not documented in public sources.
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Job Description
At Deftpower, we're shaping the future of electric charging every single day. Our SaaS-platform helps businesses across Europe make charging simpler, smarter and more sustainable. With AI and intelligent software, we make sure charging works seamlessly with the energy grid, creating a greener and more stable system for everyone.
We're growing fast, thanks to a recent major investment, and there's never a dull moment! We're expanding, improving our technology, and teaming up with companies in over ten countries.
About the team
You work closely with a team of seven committed Operations colleagues, led by Christaan. It's a team that takes shared ownership seriously, people back each other up and get genuine satisfaction from seeing the results of their work. You'll also collaborate daily with Development, Data Engineers and Customer Engagement.
"I've never once looked at my watch hoping the day would be over. Everything I do feels meaningful."
Michael - Business Development Manager
About the job
As Platform Operations Engineer at Deftpower you work at the intersection of technology and real-world impact. When something needs attention, you're the one who spots it first. When a client's charging operations run without a hitch, that's partly because of the systems you monitor, the incidents you resolved, and the improvements you put in place.
What makes this role genuinely different is the combination of depth and breadth. You build real expertise in a complex technical domain, roaming, transactions or maybe energy flexibility, while feeling the direct result of your work in happy clients and a platform that keeps scaling. And there's no shortage of meaningful work: our processes are maturing fast, which means you'll have real room to make things smarter, not just keep them running.
- Monitor platform health and performance, catching issues before clients notice them
- Take ownership of incident response and coordinate root cause analysis with development leads
- Automate repetitive tasks and redesign workflows to make operations more efficient and scalable
- Align with development teams on new feature releases and sprint planning
What your new colleagues say
Anja, Office Manager ''Everyone is incredibly committed and motivated to make something of Deftpower.''
Wierd, Teamlead Smart Charging "No politics, no unnecessary hierarchy. People say what they think and are honest."
Tim, Operations ''The connection between the charging pole, the car, and our app makes us unique. It's tangible technology anyone can understand.''
Timo, Team Lead "On day 1, after onboarding, you can already deliver something for a customer. You make impact very quickly."
For you
At Deftpower you'll find more than cutting-edge tech, you'll find a team that actually enjoys the ride! Colleagues say we are ambitious, friendly and flexible, with just the right amount of chaos to keep things interesting.
We're also moving with AI. Operations is one of the areas where intelligent tooling will make the biggest difference in the coming years, and you'll be part of shaping how we work and not just inheriting how things were done.
There are many moving parts, partners, suppliers, clients and we are a fast growing company that is still learning. You get support from talented colleagues, and a management team that's close, approachable and ready to roll up their sleeves. You get the space to shape your role, to take initiative, to make real decisions, test ideas, and yes, sometimes break things. We call it 'learning fast'...
- Salary range: Between ???4500 and ???5700 a month
- ???2.000 training budget per year to keep learning and growing.
- Choose your own laptop to work with, up to ???1.750.
- A flexible setup with hybrid working, short decision lines and a high level of trust.
- All conditions such as holiday allowance, 25 vacation days, pension, etc.
"Everyone is driven to make customers happy, we don't just work for the sake of working."
- Florian, Team Lead
About you
You're precise without being rigid, calm under pressure, and you get real energy from seeing your improvements actually land.
At Deftpower, people grow in different directions. Some of our Operations Engineers have moved into Business Analysis, Onboarding Management or Development. The domain knowledge you build here opens doors, and we actively support you in finding where you want to go.
- 3+ years of experience in a technical operations role
- Experience with monitoring and incident management
- Strong analytical mindset: you trace root causes, not just symptoms
- Affinity with automation and process optimization
- You are a match with our values
Our values
Drive You love turning ideas into action. You take ownership, push projects forward and get energy from creating solutions that actually work in the real world.
Earnest You do the right thing, especially when no one's watching. You're respectful, honest and reliable, colleagues know they can count on you.
Forward thinking You're curious and not afraid to try new things. You experiment, learn fast and spot opportunities before others see them coming. Calculated risks? You're in.
Transparency You believe sharing is power. You communicate openly, give constructive feedback and make your work visible so the whole team can grow together.
Join Deftpower!
Here's what you can expect when you apply at Deftpower:
Depentent on the role we do a quick introduction by phone to see if there's a match on the basics. After that you'll meet the Hiring Manager or Team Lead. We'll tell you more about Deftpower, and we'd love to get to know you as a person. For some roles you'll work on a short case. Next, you will talk to a teammate so that you can get a good feel for the role and the Deftpower. For IT roles, this is when you receive the offer. For sales and operations roles there's often a third interview to give you an even broader picture of Deftpower.
Do you want to join our team as our new Platform Operations Engineer? Then we'd love to hear about you!
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About the role
March 20, 2026
Full time
Company
- Arnhem, the Netherlands
3+ years in a technical operations role
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