> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1534542-java-sre-fully-remote](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1534542-java-sre-fully-remote). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java, SRE( Fully Remote) - **Company:** InterContinental Recruiting - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Distributed Systems, Linux System Administration, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5805618529 ## About the Role What will you bring to the role - Experience with building & maintaining complex, scalable, and distributed systems Good understanding of Software Engineering and Computer Science principles Ability to formulate software solutions from scratch is essential Hands-on experience in Linux administration and troubleshooting Creative approach to problem-solving Ability to define SLIs and SLOs Fluency in the English language both spoken and written Additional experience in networking, security, storage is an advantage, as well as experience working with Apache Kafka and/or Apache Flink Responsibilities - You'll be responsible for the reliability and scalability aspects of a large-scale distributed streaming platform based on Apache Kafka and Apache Flink, carrying 4M+ messages a second across thousands of topics and dozens of clusters. As well as working independently, you will also participate in making critical technical decisions within the team and across the wider department. Architect, write and implement software that improves the stability, scalability, availability and latency of the streaming platform infrastructure Own multiple services and have the autonomy to do what suits the business and our customers Construct effective systems to monitor the health of your system, and to handle outages ## Related Videos - [What If We've Been Scaling Stream Processing Wrong All Along?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100139-what-if-we-ve-been-scaling-stream-processing-wrong-all-along) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) - [How to Benchmark Your Apache Kafka](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/76-how-to-benchmark-your-apache-kafka) - [Rethinking Intelligence: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Work - Artur Ortega](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1377-rethinking-intelligence-ai-accessibility-and-the-future-of-inclusive-work-artur-ortega) - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) - [Kafka Streams Microservices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/168-kafka-streams-microservices) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)