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# Senior Java Backend Developer (Dutch Speaking)

- **Company:** Fitura
- **Location:** Schiphol-Rijk, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JIRA, Software Quality, DevOps, OpenShift, Systems Development Life Cycle, SQL Databases, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Splunk, Docker
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5810729885

## About the Role

* Experience: Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience as a Backend Engineer in the technology sector.
 * Core Technical Stack: Mastery of Java (primary language), Spring Boot, SQL, and Git.
 * Infrastructure & Tooling: Demonstrable experience with Docker, OpenShift / Kubernetes, and Jira. Experience with Kafka and Splunk is a strong advantage.
 * Methodology: Deep familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments and end-to-end ownership.
 * Mindset: A "get-things-done" mentality combined with strong problem-solving skills, proactive communication, and the ability to distinguish main issues from side details.
 * Language: Fluent in Dutch

## Description

* System Development & Maintenance: Design, build, and deploy new platform services while maintaining existing mission-critical applications.
 * Containerized Deployments: Develop robust applications within Docker containers running on OpenShift/Kubernetes infrastructure.
 * DevOps Execution: Embrace a true DevOps mindset by actively monitoring, supporting, and troubleshooting platform services in production.
 * Pragmatic Delivery: Balance code quality with project momentum ("good is good enough"), preventing perfectionism from slowing down strategic business impact.
 * Technical Challenge & Leadership: Actively challenge teams and stakeholders, ask critical questions, and drive continuous improvement across the development lifecycle.


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