Engineer - Software Development
NKT
Company Overview
NKT A/S
Rotterdam, Netherlands
1891
Approximately 5,700 employees worldwide (source: linkedin.com). NKT reports in EUR with a fiscal year from January to December, but specific revenue figures for 2023 are not detailed in the available data.
What They Do
NKT specializes in the production of electrical cables, with a strong focus on offshore high-voltage direct current cables that connect offshore wind farms to onshore networks. The company also offers high-voltage energy highways and construction cables for residential, commercial, and industrial use (source: wikipedia.org). NKT operates through various segments, including Solutions, Applications, and Service & Accessories, designing, producing, and installing cable solutions for low, medium, and high-voltage systems (source: stockanalysis.com). Their product range includes high-voltage cables for onshore and offshore applications, as well as flexible cables and telecom cables (source: investing.com). NKT's target markets are diverse and include countries such as Germany, Sweden, the UK, Poland, the USA, Norway, the Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands, and Portugal, serving utilities, wind and solar developers, and grid operators.
Projects & Track Record
NKT is known for delivering offshore high-voltage direct current cables for wind farm connection projects and high-voltage energy highways. Their manufacturing and laying capabilities were strengthened by the acquisition of ABB HV Cables in 2017, including the factory in Karlskrona and the cable-laying vessel NKT Victoria (source: wikipedia.org). The company has offices in Rotterdam, Mannheim, Alingsås, Malmö, and Karlskrona, supporting European projects, and has a geographical presence throughout Europe with 10 production sites (source: stockanalysis.com). Key clients include EnBW in Germany, a major distribution system operator, with whom they have a long-term collaboration in grid development (source: cision.com). While specific project capacities and costs are not detailed, their track record highlights megawatt-scale renewable interconnections.
Recent Developments
NKT has recently secured two multi-year framework agreements with EnBW for low and medium-voltage cables to support the energy transition in Germany. These agreements cover a fixed period of three years with an option for a two-year extension and include firm commitments for a broad portfolio (source: cision.com). The company continues to benefit from the growth stemming from the acquisition of ABB in 2017, with no mergers, acquisitions, or funding rounds specified in the past two years; they have released annual reports for 2023 and 2024 highlighting the progress of their operations (source: nkt.us). No specific awards or certifications have been noted in recent reporting.
Working at NKT
At NKT, there are various positions available, including engineering, manufacturing, installation, R&D, sales, and services, spread across different departments such as Solutions (high-voltage projects), Applications (medium/low-voltage cables), and Service & Accessories (maintenance/accessories) (source: stockanalysis.com). The company recruits staff at production sites in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Austria, Norway, Poland, the UK, France, Portugal, the USA, and at the headquarters (source: wikipedia.org). The corporate culture is international with Scandinavian roots, emphasizing safety, opportunities for remote work, flexible working hours, and a high-tech environment that offers career development opportunities (source: nkt.com). Specific benefits such as compensation details are not documented in the sources; opportunities are promoted through the company’s career page.
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Job Description
Do you want to be part of a team shaping NKT's digital future? As a Software Developer in our Digital Solutions team, you will contribute to building and maintaining secure in-house applications that support the business and technical needs of a global organization. This is an opportunity to work with modern technologies, support the green transition, and collaborate across international teams. Are you ready to help deliver reliable digital services that support global teams?
Support and enhance digital solutions for NKT
In this role, you will be part of a service delivery team responsible for operations, incident management, and developing new features for in-house digital solutions. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, align requirements, and ensure technical lifecycle management of applications.
Your responsibility will be to:
- Manage stakeholder relations for in-house developed services
- Align business requirements and ensure proper documentation
- Support development of new solutions internally and externally
- Provide technical support and training for business users
- Oversee lifecycle management of developed solutions
You will work closely with colleagues in the Digital Solutions team and report within Group IT. The position is located in Sweden, with occasional travel depending on project needs.
Collaborative developer with a background in technology
We are looking for a person who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, values clear communication, and is motivated by solving technical challenges. You should be comfortable balancing business needs with technical requirements and thrive in an international setting.
You also have:
- Experience in MS .NET and C# development
- Experience with MS SQL (T-SQL) and Entity Framework
- Experience in REST-API development and documentation with OpenAPI/Swagger
- Experience in frontend technologies such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Vue, HTML, CSS/SASS, Bootstrap
- Experience with MS Azure PaaS services (App Services, Azure SQL DB, Function Apps)
- Experience with MS Power Platform or BI tools such as Power BI
Contribute to digital innovation for a greener tomorrow
NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have a clear focus on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply - even if you don't tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.
You will have opportunities to grow your skills in an international environment, be part of a collaborative team, and contribute to the development of secure and reliable digital solutions. This role offers career development, exposure to modern technologies, and the chance to support NKT's growth journey and the green transition.
Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!
We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 30th of June 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.
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About the role
June 10, 2026
Full time
Company
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Mid-level
UTC+05:30
