Java data engineer

We are hiring for one of our clients and are looking for an experienced Java Data Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team in Amsterdam. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable data platforms and distributed systems using modern Java technologies, cloud infrastructure, and event-driven architectures.

You will work with technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, AWS, and MySQL to build reliable, high-performance data solutions that support business-critical applications. Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data applications and distributed systems.
• Build backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and maintain event-driven solutions using Kafka.
• Design and optimize MySQL databases.
• Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes and AWS.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, and architects.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices.

• Minimum 8 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with Java and Spring/Spring Boot.
• Experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.
• Strong knowledge of MySQL.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with AWS.
• Experience building and maintaining distributed systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English, both spoken and written.

Nice to Have

• Python
• Terraform
• Snowflake
• dbt (Data Build Tool)
• Dagster
• Experience with modern data engineering pipelines

This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.