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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** CONTAX - **Location:** ZEIST, Netherlands (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Relational Databases, Spring Framework, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, RabbitMQ, Redis, SAP HANA, TypeScript, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Spring-boot, SAP Business Technology Platform, Backend, Kubernetes, Bitbucket, Restful APIs, Docker - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d188fc91686a94fe ## About the Role * 4+ years of experience building and deploying backend systems * Work eligibility in the Netherlands * Strong proficiency with Java (Spring Boot) or JavaScript (Node.js) * Experience working with Relational Databases * Experience designing, implementing, and consuming REST APIs * Experience with cloud-based applications (AWS, GCP, Azure, or SAP BTP) * Experience with enterprise software is preferred * Knowledgeable on software architectural patterns, able to mentor others * Great written and verbal communication in English * Desire to work in an international and collaborative environment * Demonstrate continual desire to learn and stay up to date with technology Our Stack * Spring Boot (Java) * Typescript (Node.js) * SAP BTP * RabbitMQ * Redis * PostgreSQL & SAP HANA * AWS Services * Docker + Kubernetes (K8s) * Bitbucket + JIRA, The role is based in Utrecht, Netherlands. We are only considering applicants who are capable of living and working in the Netherlands. ## Description In a world where data is the new gold, it is crucial that decision-makers have the most reliable information at their disposal. And that's where we come in. At CONTAX, you will join a team of developers that design powerful tools that provide insightful information for businesses. From multinational goods producers, to carmakers, to medical equipment manufacturers and many more. If a company ships products, it's our job to transform their shipping data into meaningful information. Our engineers are responsible for developing state-of-the-art features/capabilities for our cloud-based platforms. In collaboration with the product teams and stakeholders they will be responsible for driving and enabling the development and architecture strategy. For this role, it's important that employees are passionate about technology, product, people, and business. We want to see that employees enjoy using technology to solve problems, not merely to implement features. We want engineers who are outcome focused and push themselves and the team to a higher level. What You Will Do * Build and support our backend systems by designing, writing and testing new features and functionality through Java (Spring Framework), Node.js, and cloud infrastructure components * Maintain resilient, secure and performant solutions able to serve tens of thousands of daily requests through a multiservice architecture * Improve existing systems by monitoring, identifying and correcting software defects * Suggest and contribute to integrate new techniques, technologies, and improvements to the team * Collaborate with other team members and mentor junior engineers ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [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)