Amsterdam, Netherlands | Posted on 01/27/2026
The role requires strong backend expertise in modern Java, microservices architecture, and cloud-native development, with hands‑on experience in Azure environments.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a skilled Java Backend Engineer to design, develop, and deliver high‑quality, scalable, secure, enterprise‑grade applications. The role requires strong backend expertise in modern Java, microservices architecture, and cloud‑native development, with hands‑on experience in Azure environments.
You will work closely with cross‑functional Agile teams to build robust backend systems, ensure high performance and security, and contribute to continuous improvement across the development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java 17 and Spring Boot
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices
- Implement data persistence using SQL and NoSQL databases, including query optimisation
- Apply Hibernate / JPA for ORM and database interaction
- Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
- Ensure application performance, security and code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and best practices
- Work with Docker for containerisation and deployment
- Manage and support Azure services: monitor, secure and optimise cloud environments
- Contribute to architectural discussions and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong backend development experience with Java
- Hands‑on experience with Java 17
- Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices
- Hibernate / JPA
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Git, Maven/Gradle
- Docker
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture
- CI/CD experience (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps)
- Exposure to Agile ways of working
- Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
- English proficiency (spoken and written)
- Experience with Azure cloud platform
- Knowledge of Kafka
- Experience with Kubernetes
- Frontend exposure to React or Angular
- AZ‑204 (Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure)
Salarisomschrijving
€55000 - €75000 monthly