Job Description

– Senior Java Spring Boot Engineer

Location: Croeselaan 1, Utrecht
Hours per week: 36

We are looking for a Senior Java Spring Boot Engineer to join our Product Engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable backend services that support customer-facing applications. You will work closely with internal teams and external frontend vendors to ensure seamless integration across the full customer journey.

Key Responsibilities

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  Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
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  Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
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  Collaborate with external frontend vendors to ensure smooth system integration
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  Oversee and optimize application performance and reliability
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  Participate in Agile/Scrum development cycles and deliver in short iterations
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  Contribute to system architecture discussions and technical direction
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  Support production systems and troubleshoot issues when needed
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  Mentor and support junior engineers within the team

Requirements

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  Strong experience in Java (8+) and Spring Boot
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  Solid understanding of microservices, REST APIs, and backend architecture
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  Experience with Spring frameworks such as JPA, Spring Data, and Spring REST
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  Familiarity with tools such as Maven, Git, Jenkins, and SQL databases
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  Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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  Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors
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  Affinity with Kubernetes and test automation is a plus
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  Experience in financial services is an advantage

What We Offer

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  A collaborative and informal working environment
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  Opportunity to work on complex, large-scale systems
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  High level of ownership and technical influence
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  Continuous learning and professional development opportunities