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About ADLC

ADLC is an Antwerp-based start-up revolutionizing drone logistics. Founded in 2021, we achieved the world’s first dangerous-goods drone transport in a port environment in 2024. Today, we operate daily express drone transport services in the Port of Antwerp and proudly hold the “2024 Supply Chain Start-Up of the Year” title. Our mission is to scale our services worldwide and set the standard in drone-based logistics. Central to this vision is our proprietary software platform, which simplifies customer interaction, streamlines and automates operations, and ensures flight safety.

The Role

As our first Cloud architect & Senior back-End Software Engineer, you will:

• Design and develop robust, scalable backend architectures leveraging Kotlin, C#, or another back-end programming language that you master.
• Implement and manage infrastructure solutions on cloud platforms.
• Spearhead greenfield projects, driving end-to-end feature development with rapid deployment of operationally critical components.
• Collaborate on-site in Antwerp, thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you’ll have significant influence over our technical foundation.

Who You Are

• You have 4+ years of relevant experience and a proven track record building complex, cloud-based back-end systems.
• You have demonstrated mastery of at least one back-end programming language.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• You thrive in quickly evolving, entrepreneurial settings, and don’t hesitate to propose innovative technical strategies.
• You are independent, organized, and excited to influence technology choices, product direction, and architecture.
• You have an interest in drone logistics and want to solve real-world operational challenges.

What We Offer

• The chance to be one of our first engineering hires, defining core systems and processes.
• An environment where rapid iteration and shipping features fast is the norm—your code will have immediate real-world impact.
• A unique opportunity to shape a pioneering technology platform and scale it globally.
• A full-time employee position with a competitive salary.