Principal Engineer, FASTAPP (Mendix)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience: 11+ years 
• 5+ years of strong hands-on experience in Mendix (Expert Certified)
• Proven experience in large-scale Mendix implementations (multi-app, multi-geo, mission-critical programs)
• Deep expertise in Mendix application lifecycle management, cloud-native deployments, CI/CD, DevOps, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (OAuth2, SSO, GDPR, data compliance), performance optimization, and resilience design
• Hands-on integration experience with SAP, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, ServiceNow, REST/SOAP APIs, Kafka/ESB
• Experience establishing and scaling a Mendix Center of Excellence (CoE), governance models, and reusable component libraries
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage CxOs, Enterprise Architects, and Delivery Leaders
• Experience defining and enforcing best practices, coding standards, and reusable components across Mendix programs
• Exposure to multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) and composable enterprise architecture (preferred)
• Experience in driving AI enablement and adoption within Mendix-based solutions

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and define end-to-end Mendix solution architecture aligned with enterprise IT and business strategies
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing Mendix applications
• Ensure seamless integration with ERP, CRM, APIs, and other enterprise platforms
• Define architecture blueprints, integration strategies, and reusability frameworks for enterprise-wide adoption
• Conduct solution reviews, performance tuning, and enforce technical governance standards
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and reusable components across projects
• Drive AI adoption within the Mendix platform to enhance solution capabilities
• Lead and support UAT, production rollouts, and ensure quality and timely delivery
• Create and validate WBS, estimations, and technical solution proposals
• Guide teams in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical and architectural challenges
• Drive DevOps practices, automated deployments, and CI/CD implementation for Mendix applications
• Lead competence building initiatives — mentor and coach Architects, Leads, and Developers; drive certifications and upskilling
• Support and lead pre-sales activities including solutioning, estimations, proposal creation, client presentations, and executive-level solution defense
• Define and execute the Mendix Practice strategy, including offerings, accelerators, partnerships, and go-to-market initiatives
• Establish and lead the Mendix Center of Excellence (CoE) to ensure standards, governance, and innovation

 

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.