Backend Developer

Oliverjames
Rotterdam, Netherlands
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Relational Databases DevOps Monitoring of Systems Scrum Methodology Software Architecture RabbitMQ Standard Sql Azure Service Bus Spring-boot
+11 more
Backend Git Event Driven Architecture Integration Tests Kubernetes Apache Kafka Restful APIs Terraform Domain Driven Design Docker Microservices

Job description

As a Backend Developer, you’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend applications that process large amounts of operational and business-critical data. Working in an Agile environment, you’ll collaborate closely with Software Engineers, Solution Architects, Product Owners, Data Engineers, and DevOps specialists to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on modern cloud-native architectures while contributing to systems that are essential to the daily operation of the energy network.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
  • Build reliable microservices that support critical business applications.
  • Develop high-quality, maintainable, and testable code following software engineering best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
  • Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical decision-making.
  • Improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
  • Monitor application performance and proactively resolve production issues.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement within Agile Scrum teams.
  • Support the migration and modernization of existing applications toward cloud-native environments.

Requirements

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and thrives in an environment where software directly contributes to society., * Several years of professional experience as a Backend Developer.

  • Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot.
  • Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Solid knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
  • Experience with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with Docker and containerized applications.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles.
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset.

Nice to Have

Experience with one or more of the following is considered a strong advantage:

  • Kubernetes
  • Azure or other public cloud platforms
  • Event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus)
  • Terraform or Infrastructure as Code
  • Monitoring and observability tools
  • Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
  • Test automation and integration testing
  • DevOps practices
  • Experience working in highly regulated or critical infrastructure environments

About the company

Do you want your code to have a direct impact on millions of people? Join one of the Netherlands’ leading energy infrastructure organizations and contribute to the digital transformation of the country’s electricity network.

As the energy transition accelerates, technology plays an increasingly important role in ensuring that homes, businesses, and communities have access to a reliable, sustainable, and intelligent energy grid. We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer who wants to build scalable software solutions that support critical business processes and help shape the future of energy.

This is more than just another software development role. You’ll be developing systems that enable the integration of renewable energy, improve grid reliability, and support the modernization of one of the country’s most important infrastructures.

Apply for this position

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Apply on www.oliverjames.com

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