Solutions Engineer (Full-Stack, B2B Food Tech)
Location: Ghent (on-site with hybrid working options)
About Shelfion
Shelfion is an ambitious early-stage food tech start-up focused on improving shelf-life determination in the food industry. We combine advanced software with laboratory-based methodologies to help food companies accurately assess product shelf-life and food safety.
Our mission is to strengthen the sustainability and resilience of food systems through scientifically grounded technology and close collaboration with industry partners. We operate in a niche B2B market, delivering high-quality, high-value solutions.
The Role
We are looking for a Full-Stack Software Developer who will take primary responsibility for the further development of our existing software platform, hosted on Google Cloud.
You will be the main technical owner of the platform. You will be the primary software developer for the platform and will work closely with a small, multidisciplinary team including food microbiologists, data scientists, and a designer. This role therefore combines technical ownership with strong communication and collaboration skills.
We welcome junior profiles and recently graduated IT engineers who are motivated to grow into a responsible role and who have an interest in scientific or data-driven applications.
What Makes This Role Unique
● You’ll work on high-impact B2B software used by a small number of professional users, where quality, clarity, and correctness matter more than scale
● The software directly supports real-world food safety and shelf-life decisions, giving your work tangible impact beyond the screen
● You’ll collaborate closely with scientists and domain experts, translating experimental data and scientific models into practical, usable software
● The focus is on thoughtful engineering and problem-solving, rather than rapid feature churn or consumer-style growth metrics
If you enjoy building software that supports complex decision-making and want to understand the domain behind the code, this role offers a rare and rewarding opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
● Take end-to-end responsibility for the software development, maintenance, and technical quality of Shelfion’s software platform
● Develop and maintain frontend components in React, in close collaboration with the designer
● Implement and extend backend logic in TypeScript, working together with food scientists to translate scientific concepts into software logic
● Manage and improve deployments and infrastructure within Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
● Ensure code quality, maintainability, and documentation appropriate for a science-driven B2B environment
● Act as a technical bridge between software and non-IT colleagues, helping the team understand what is possible and how the software works
Collaboration \& Soft Skills We Value
● Willingness to listen, ask questions, and jointly reason about problems with scientists and designers
● Enjoy working in a small, cross-functional team, where collaboration and learning from each other are key to success
● A structured and thoughtful approach to problem-solving
● Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical colleagues
● Openness to feedback and iterative improvement
Your Profile
● Background in IT engineering, computer science, or similar (junior to medior level)
● Experience or strong interest in full-stack development
● Familiarity with TypeScript and React, or strong motivation to deepen these skills
● Interest in applied science or decision-support systems
● Comfortable taking responsibility while still learning and growing
What We Offer
● A key technical role in a growing food tech start-up with real industrial impact
● Significant ownership and learning opportunities, suitable for motivated junior profiles
● Daily collaboration with scientists and domain experts
● On-site role in Ghent, with hybrid working arrangements possible (not fully remote)
● A purpose-driven environment focused on sustainability and food system resilience
Interested?
If you are motivated to build high-quality B2B software, enjoy working across disciplines, and want to grow in a role with real responsibility, we would like to hear from you at hr@shelfion.com.
Dienstverband: Voltijds, Deeltijds, Vaste Jobs, Tijdelijke Job, Freelance
Contractduur 12 maanden
Loon: €25.000,00 - €45.000,00 per jaar
Verwachte uren: Niet minder dan 30 per week
Voordelen:
Elektronische maaltijdcheques
Fietsvergoeding
Hospitalisatieverzekering
Thuiswerkopties
Opleiding:
Master (Vereist)
Werklocatie: Hybride telewerken in 9052 Gent