/Senior JAVA Backend Developer

Senior JAVA Backend Developer

Netherlandsnlvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
Not disclosed
// Posted
2 months ago

About the Role

GeekSoft Consulting | Fixed Term Employment

Amsterdam, Netherlands | Posted on 06/08/2026

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  • Industry Technology
  • Date Opened 06/08/2026
  • Job Type Fixed Term Employment
  • Work Experience 8+ years
  • State/Province Noord-Holland
  • City Amsterdam
  • Zip/Postal Code 1011
  • Country Netherlands
  • Help design, build and continuously improve the clients online platform.
  • Research, suggest and implement new technology solutions following best practices/standards.
  • Take responsibility for the resiliency and availability of different products.
  • Be a productive member of the team.
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in backend software development.
  • Experienced Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices Architecture to design, develop, and scale robust backend solutions in a cloud-native environment.
  • Hands-on engineer with a passion for building high-quality, scalable services and contributing to technical architecture and design decisions.
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Build, enhance, and support microservices-based architectures with a focus on reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, messaging solutions, and event-driven services.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, product owners, and other stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Participate in system design discussions, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelines.
  • Implement unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing strategies to maintain software quality.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, optimize application performance, and resolve technical bottlenecks.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, engineering practices, and platform standards.
  • Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8 or higher) and Spring Boot.
  • Proven experience designing, developing, and implementing microservices architectures.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, asynchronous processing, and messaging frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, source control systems (Git), and build automation tools.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized application deployments.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms.
  • Knowledge of distributed systems, event streaming platforms, and cloud-native design patterns.
  • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools.
  • Experience working in large-scale, high-availability production environments.
  • A challenging, innovating environment.
  • Opportunities for learning where needed.

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