Backend Jobs in Netherlands
There are 861 open Backend jobs in Netherlands on freehire right now. 177 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 98
- 1000+ employees 57
- 501-1000 employees 45
- 201-500 employees 25
- 11-50 employees 16
- 1-10 employees 3
Senior Kotlin Backend Engineer - Hybrid, Growth & Community
Codefield is seeking a Senior Kotlin Backend Engineer to build modern microservices using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot in a hybrid role based in Utrecht. The role focuses on cloud-native development, test automation, and active participation in the company's technical community.
Interim Backend .NET/C# Developer
Interim backend .NET/C# developer (ZZP, 36h/week) building and scaling an internal AI/LLM platform in a DevOps team, focusing on scalable services, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes deployments, and cloud infrastructure in a hybrid setup in Zuid-Holland.
Hybrid .NET Backend Developer for AI Platform (6m)
6-month interim .NET backend developer (36h/week) building scalable backend services and cloud infrastructure for an internal AI platform in a DevOps team, using C#, .NET Core, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes/Helm, and Playwright.
AI-Driven PHP Backend Developer (Laravel) – Hybrid
PHP Backend Developer building and maintaining systems with Linux, Laravel, and Vue.JS, contributing to AI projects for connected companies and a smart development pipeline.
Senior Java Developer: Refactor & Modernize Backend
The Senior Java Developer will work at DUO to refactor and modernize backend applications, focusing on reducing technical debt and maintaining high code quality. The role involves working with Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and REST/SOAP APIs, alongside Angular for frontend tasks.
Interim Back-End Python Developer for Azure SaaS API
This interim role involves building a cloud-native backend for an enterprise SaaS solution using Python, Flask, and Azure. The developer will focus on designing REST APIs and performing unit testing while working on-site in Utrecht.
Interim Back-End Python Developer
This is an interim back-end developer role based in Utrecht, focusing on building a cloud-native enterprise SaaS backend using Python, Flask, and Microsoft Azure. The developer will design and test REST APIs while collaborating with technical leads and product teams.
Backend Developer Integrations Team
Builds backend integration services using TypeScript and AWS to connect healthcare tools (e.g., GPS tags, smart cameras) with Momo’s app, focusing on event-driven architectures and cross-team collaboration.
CRM Backend Engineer | PHP, DDD/CQRS, AI Tools
Backend PHP engineer building CRM products (Pararius Office & Leadflow) for real estate professionals, using DDD/CQRS, Docker, Kubernetes on GCP, and AI tools like Cursor and Claude.
Backend Software Engineer
Builds and maintains the backend for an e-commerce platform using Node.js/TypeScript, GraphQL/REST APIs, and cloud-native tools on Azure.
Hybrid Backend Engineer (Kotlin/Java) - Kafka & Microservices
Backend Engineer building scalable Kotlin/Java microservices with Kafka for Albert Heijn's Store Replenishment product, driving DevOps, automated testing, and code quality in a hybrid team near Zaandam.
Remote Principal Backend Engineer & Architect
Principal Engineer acting as technical anchor for cross-functional teams at a digital agency, owning end-to-end backend and distributed systems—including data platforms, event-driven services, and LLM-backed integrations—while guiding architecture and mentoring.
Backend Developer (Kotlin/Java) - Supply Chain
Backend Engineer building and scaling Kotlin/Java microservices for store replenishment supply chain systems at Albert Heijn, using Kafka, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and Azure.
Impactful Python/AWS Backend Engineer
Builds and maintains a cloud-native Python FastAPI backend on AWS that processes thousands of customer requests daily, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.
Lead Java Backend Engineer — Payments (Spring, Kafka)
Lead a large Java backend team in Amsterdam, building robust payment-platform applications with Spring Boot, Kafka, and JUnit/Mockito in a DevOps-oriented setting.
Backend developer (Python/AWS) 40u/w
Backend developer building a cloud-native platform on AWS with Python and FastAPI for a Dutch electricity grid operator, focusing on APIs, integrations, and system reliability in a hybrid Scrum team.