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# Core Java Backend Engineer Amsterdam

- **Company:** CodeGuild
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €7,083.0 - €8,333.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Backend, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Docker
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5474266224

## About the Role

* Minimaal 6 jaar ervaring als backend software engineer
 * Sterke kennis van Core Java (v17/21/25)
 * Ervaring met Kafka, Kubernetes, PostgreSQLen Docker zijn pre's
 * Ervaring met het ontwerpen en bouwen van gedistribueerde, low-latency systemen
 * Solide kennis van data structures, algorithms en system design
 * Ervaring binnen FinTech of mission-critical systemen is een grote pre
 * Afgeronde technische BSc of MSc

## Description

* Ontwerpen van schaalbare en veilige backend services voor internationale betalingen en facturatie.
 * Verbeteren van latency en throughput in complexe, gedistribueerde systemen.
 * Bouwen aan security- en compliance-oplossingen die voldoen aan de strengste standaarden in FinTech.
 * Meedenken over architectuur, system design en het introduceren van nieuwe technische standaarden.

Omdat het team klein en autonoom werkt, heb je directe invloed op beslissingen die de toekomst van het platform bepalen. Geen eindeloze meetings of hiërarchieën - hier ben jij eigenaar van je code én van het product.


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