Niels Kuipers

Software Engineer

Reading, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Backend Software Engineer at Nuffield Health
    Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Backend Software Engineer at Belastingdienst
    Jul 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Developed and maintained high-volume backend systems for parsing, processing and storing tax form data from 7+ million users annually, ensuring compliance and data integrity. • Built a user-friendly self-service tool for deployment on external websites to verify if certain taxes are applicable to their users, leading to a 55% decrease in redundant support desk calls. • Implemented unit/integration tests and CI/CD pipelines collaborating with QA to ensure code reliability and minimize faults. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including government officials, infrastructure engineers and language experts to deliver high quality products on schedule. • Ensured GDPR-compliant data handling for sensitive taxpayer information.

  • Full-stack Software Engineer at Interactive Studios
    Sep 2022 - Feb 2023 · 6 mos

    • Developed a web-based text-input template engine system that hooks into the existing infrastructure and database, decreasing the workload of the company by a significant amount. • Worked individually in a team of 7 via the agile scrum methodology, arranged and lead meetings/interviews with stakeholders, operating both remotely and on-site. • Conducted research on template engines based on criteria obtained from stakeholders. • Built and maintained architecture and database diagrams.

  • Full-stack Software Engineer at Breuklijn Groep BV
    Nov 2017 - Apr 2018 · 6 mos

    • Developed a farmers’ produce marketplace enabling local farmers to sell their goods online with secure customer transactions. • Collaborated closely with the CEO to align development with business goals in a fast-paced startup environment. • Built a secure payment and order processing system ensuring smooth transactions. • Conducted targeted user research via surveys, e-mail and calls to identify key features and optimize UX, directly shaping product direction.

  • Full-stack Software Engineer at Mediaversa
    Apr 2016 - Nov 2016 · 8 mos