Sr Java Backend Developer
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Summary
A senior backend engineer designs, builds, and scales Java/Spring Boot microservices in a cloud-native environment, developing RESTful APIs and event-driven services, participating in design and code reviews, and troubleshooting production issues alongside frontend, DevOps, and product teams.
Experience
8 - 15 Years
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mandatory Requirement
- Total -8 to 15 years of experience
- 8+ years of hands-on backend development experience
- Strong proficiency of 8+ yrs in Java development and Spring Boot
- Solid experience designing and implementing microservices architectures
- Experience with REST APIs, messaging, and asynchronous processing
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
- Good experience in SQL and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and build tools
- Experience with Docker and containerized deployment
Job Overview
We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer with strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architectures to design, build, and scale backend systems in a cloud-native environment. The role requires a hands-on engineer who can deliver high-quality services, collaborate across teams, and contribute to architectural and design decisions.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot
- Build and support microservices-based architectures with high availability and performance
- Develop and consume RESTful APIs and event-driven services
- Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
- Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making
- Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and best practices
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and performance bottlenecks
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes
Technical Skills
- 8+ years of hands-on backend development experience
- Strong proficiency in Java (8+) and Spring Boot
- Solid experience designing and implementing microservices architectures
- Experience with REST APIs, messaging, and asynchronous processing
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
- Good experience in SQL and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and build tools
- Experience with Docker and containerized deployment