Backend Jobs in Netherlands
There are 861 open Backend jobs in Netherlands on freehire right now. 176 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, cloud and ai.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR | year | €89,000 | €90,500 | €100,000 | 33 |
| EUR | month | €5,500 | €5,850 | €6,312 | 20 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- api 42%
- cloud 38%
- ai 30%
- java 27%
- ci-cd 25%
- python 23%
- microservices 22%
- kubernetes 22%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 127 · 15%
- Remote 57 · 7%
- Onsite 6 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 62% of the 53 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 404
- Lead 35
- Staff 18
- Middle 8
- Intern 3
- Junior 3
Who is hiring
- 51-200 employees 97
- 1000+ employees 57
- 501-1000 employees 45
- 201-500 employees 25
- 11-50 employees 16
- 1-10 employees 3
Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d)
Build and secure backend services for a next-gen digital payments platform, integrating crypto custody (Fireblocks) and designing scalable, auditable systems in Kotlin/Spring Boot with Kafka and OAuth/OIDC.
Software Engineer-Backend
Build and modernize a backend platform in PHP/Symfony on AWS/Kubernetes that powers product data and pricing for Dustin’s B2B ecommerce operations across Europe.
Senior .NET Core Backend Engineer – Hybrid Healthcare
Senior .NET Core backend engineer building a FHIR-based healthcare integration layer and private cloud using Docker, RabbitMQ, and CI/CD on .NET 8.
Senior Backend Engineer: Scala/Kotlin Microservices
Senior Backend Engineer to maintain and evolve Scala/ZIO services, migrate to Kotlin/Spring Boot, and build scalable microservices powering a green-energy platform.
Backend Engineer: Scalable APIs for Critical Energy Grid
Backend engineer building cloud-native APIs and microservices to process energy-grid data using SQL, Docker, and CI/CD.
Senior Backend Engineer — Scale the Core Financial Engine
Build and scale the financial engine behind a SaaS accounting platform using .NET, MSSQL, REST, and DevOps; mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Senior Rust Backend Engineer — Observability & Cloud Security
Build and maintain a Rust-based observability platform for cloud security, integrating distributed systems and microservices to enhance monitoring and threat detection.
Platform Backend Engineer - High-Volume, Low-Latency Fintech
Designs and maintains core backend systems for a high-performance fintech platform, focusing on reliability, low-latency processing, and developer tooling.
Python Backend Engineer – Azure, FastAPI & APIs
Build and maintain Python backend services for financial clients using Azure, FastAPI, and Docker in a consulting role.
C#/.NET Backend Engineer for EV Platform (Arnhem)
Build SaaS backend services for EV charging infrastructure using C#/.NET in a Scrum team.
Lead Backend Engineer - Node.js, Safety Tech, On-site Amsterdam
Leads backend development for a construction-safety platform using Node.js and MariaDB, owning APIs, data models, and technical direction in a collaborative team.
Senior Backend Engineer – Data Pipelines & APIs (Amsterdam)
Senior Backend Engineer builds and maintains data pipelines and APIs that power Newzoo’s media analytics platform, ensuring reliability and performance.
Senior Backend Engineer: Build Scalable Microservices
Leads a technical recruitment team to hire developers across US, UK, and EU markets, focusing on Kotlin/Java and Node/Typescript ecosystems.
Backend Engineer (C#, .NET Core) - FinTech Security & Scale
Builds secure, scalable back-end services in C#/.NET Core for financial platforms like pensions and lending, focusing on REST APIs and engineering best practices.
Senior Backend Engineer (PHP/Laravel) - Scale & Lead
Senior backend engineer building PHP/Laravel systems for an IoT healthcare company in the Netherlands, leading technical direction and mentoring junior developers.
Senior Backend Engineer - Scalable Data Infrastructure
Build and scale backend services and infrastructure for Databricks' data and AI platform, working with distributed systems, cloud storage, and Kubernetes to support millions of cluster-hours daily.