About AkzoNobel Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together. For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com  © 2026 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved. About the role The Global Color IT team develops, maintains, and modernizes applications supporting AkzoNobel’s Color and Formulation processes. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll work in a landscape that combines cloud-native solutions with established Microsoft applications, solving challenging technical and business problems while working close to the business. You’ll join a global team of around 50 Color IT across multiple locations, collaborating to build and evolve applications that support important business and contributing to meaningful modernization initiatives. If you enjoy solving complex problems, understanding why the business needs, and taking ownership of the outcome rather than just the code, we’d like to hear from you. What you`ll do Own applications and features from design through delivery and production support. Translate business needs into reliable, maintainable software solutions. Troubleshoot complex issues and identify root causes. Modernize applications while balancing business needs, technical debt, and continuity. Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and technology teams on technical design and implementation. What we`re looking for Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, and Web APIs. Experience building front-end applications using Angular, TypeScript, and RxJS. Solid experience with Azure cloud services and Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines. Practical experience with microservices architecture and Dapr. Good understanding of SQL, Entity Framework, and application performance. Experience with Docker, automated testing, and Git. Nice to have Experience with legacy Microsoft technologies such as .NET Framework, WinForms, WCF, or Windows Services. Knowledge of CQRS/DDD and state management patterns. Azure certifications or experience with Microsoft Graph. Our benefits Competitive salary 8% vacation allowance 13th month 46 holidays Hybrid way of working Travel expenses to and from work Training opportunities that will help you grow beyond this position Being part of events and networking platforms Paint with a discount How to apply Please submit your application through out careers portal. For questions please contact Maria Botha, maria.botha@akzonobel.com Please note that applications submitted via e-mail cannot be accepted due to data protection regulations (GDPR). We kindly request that recruitment and staffing agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this vacancy, as unsolicited approaches will not be considered. #LI-MB1 At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.