Senior Java Engineer

Brief

We are seeking a talented and motivated Java Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance web applications. You will work on both front-end and back-end systems, ensuring seamless integration and high-quality user experiences. The ideal candidate is proficient in Java/Spring, restful API’s and microservices architecture, with a strong foundation in Git and advanced Git branching strategies. You will work in a cross-functional team, located across different locations.

Client Details:

Our client has been a specialist and market leader in the Netherlands in the field of reviews. They work for large and small companies and have intensive partnerships with leading sector organisations.

Job Responsibilities:

Back-End Development:

• Develop robust back-end systems using Java Spring / Spring Boot.

• Implement and maintain microservices architecture for scalable application design.

• Ensure secure, performant, and reliable API integrations.

Version Control & Collaboration:

• Utilize Git for source control and adhere to best practices in Git branching.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using agile methodologies to deliver high-quality software.

• Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and collaborative debugging sessions.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

• Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.

• Contribute to continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve the development process.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of experience in java development

• Solid background in Java / Spring for building scalable back-end systems.

• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing microservices.

• Proficient with Git and comfortable with advanced Git branching strategies.

• Experience with RESTful APIs and integration of third-party services.

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with implementing responsive user interfaces using React, SASS/LESS.

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.

• Experience with NoSQL databases like Cassandra, MongoDB

• Experience with RabbitMQ and SOLR

• Experience with caching frameworks like Redis, Hazelcast or MemCache

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.

• Understanding of modern web security best practices.

• Solid understanding of Agile, Lean and Scrum principles

• Experience with performance optimization and scaling applications.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English