STAFIDE - Tech Talent Recruitment Europe

Senior Java Developer (ID:3535)

STAFIDE - Tech Talent Recruitment Europe  •  Amsterdam, NL (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description


As a Senior Java Developer, you will:

  • Collaborate closely with product owners, stakeholders, and third parties to translate business requirements into clear technical specifications

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, highly available Java-based web applications and RESTful APIs

  • Ensure application performance, quality, scalability, and responsiveness

  • Identify system bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and implement robust fixes

  • Participate in code reviews and actively mentor junior developers

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of development standards, tools, and best practices

  • Support critical business applications on a 24×7 rotating on-call basis (once every 7–8 weeks)

  • Work across backend and frontend layers, primarily in Java while supporting Angular-based applications

What You Bring to the Table:

  • 6–8 years of hands-on experience as a Java developer, senior software engineer, or technical lead

  • Strong expertise in Java web frameworks and building enterprise-grade applications

  • Solid experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and distributed systems

  • Proven experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka)

  • Experience developing systems with high availability and critical uptime requirements

  • Cloud development experience (cloud-native and serverless concepts); Azure is a plus

  • Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and DevOps practices

  • Familiarity with monitoring, observability tools, metrics, and application actuators

  • Frontend exposure using Angular 13+, with willingness to maintain and enhance UI applications

  • Experience or exposure to Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools such as UiPath

  • Strong English communication skills; Dutch proficiency is a nice-to-have

You Should Possess the Ability to:

  • Translate complex business needs into scalable technical solutions

  • Lead technical initiatives from concept through delivery

  • Apply software design patterns and engineering best practices effectively

  • Explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

  • Work independently while thriving in a collaborative, cross-functional environment

  • Balance backend focus with frontend understanding and ownership

  • Proactively improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability

What We Bring to the Table:

  • Challenging technical work on complex, mission-critical systems

  • Opportunities to lead and influence architectural and technical decisions

  • Exposure to modern cloud-native, event-driven, and distributed architectures

  • A collaborative environment that values knowledge sharing and mentorship

  • Continuous improvement culture with room to grow technically and professionally

Let’s Connect

Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out.

Recruiter

: Hema Murali

Phone

: +31 20 369 0609 ; Extn :148

Email

:

hema.m@stafide.nl

LinkedIn

:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hema-murali-315999329/
STAFIDE - Tech Talent Recruitment Europe

About STAFIDE - Tech Talent Recruitment Europe

Headquartered in the Netherlands, STAFIDE specializes in Niche Tech Recruitment across Europe, connecting top talent with outstanding opportunities in the IT sector. Our data-driven recruitment model ensures the ideal match between candidates and employers, enhancing both skill alignment and cultural fit. With a strong focus on Skill-Based Hiring, we provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of the organization—whether for permanent positions or temporary assignments (interim opdrachten) like secondment (detachering)—strengthening employer branding for our clients as a recruitment company (uitzendbureau).

In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, we recognize the unique challenges companies face in sourcing highly skilled talent. Our advanced, AI-driven talent intelligence system (ATS) is specifically designed to prioritize Skill-Based Hiring for niche IT roles, empowering organizations to address talent shortages by identifying professionals with the expertise to drive innovation and growth.

Whether you’re a company in search of exceptional talent or a professional seeking your next ICT role, STAFIDE is your strategic recruitment (werving en selectie) partner. Our deep expertise in the Dutch market, combined with a steadfast commitment to excellence, makes us the preferred choice for all your recruitment needs.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Amstelveen, NL
Year Founded
2023
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