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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior java backend developer (id: 3846) - **Company:** Stafide - **Location:** Amstelveen, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Github, Monitoring of Systems, PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MongoDB, NoSQL, Software Architecture, Shell Script, Systems Integration, Performance Testing, Spring-boot, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://clk.platform.jobster.com/?at=1786094848&b=&c=df29ac45-dcb8-4fd9-bc87-9df19656aaad&co=29647213-7bcc-4728-9247-ec036d531ce5&cu=9d19ad1d-25d0-4b84-a20f-8340b86a47b4&cw=7&dt=o&fc=a&gc=a&i=9698d2ee-bc92-42d1-9cc9-408fa7011225&ic=NL&mf=c&p=47b4ebce-5907-42d5-9b5e-b30908a42d08&pm=c&po=5f8e30d1-709e-45e1-83c8-a466772a8ebf&pr=1r&r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobleads.com%2Fregistration%2Fjob%3FcampaignId%3D118%26jmId%3D2377%26jobId%3De66dfa7fea63d063b1b5f8d954bea6998%26jobLocation%3D1933411152%26utm_campaign%3Djobs%26utm_content%3Djobmarket-id%253D2377%257Clandingpage-id%253Dn%252Fa%257Cjob-id%253D66dfa7fea63d063b1b5f8d954bea6998%257Cjob-workarea%253D08-07%257Cjob-hierarchy%253D4%257Cjob-salary-benchmark%253D4%257Cjob-industry%253D%257Cjob-location%253Damsterdam%257Cjobtitle%253Dsenior-java-backend-developer-%2528id%253A-3846%2529%26utm_medium%3Djob-external%26utm_source%3Djobster%257Cr-jb%257C__Liplyn%2BIG__%257Cc-nl&s=mp&t=cl&u=ip-c96c6b498870b75e67af1437c04c5e8c&v=aad0e5d5-cd2e-48b1-afee-160e3d48b717&sig=8f192b76d08fb2092bc4cb863754c2ed0e5756af5389a7bd2eb2997d ## About the Role * 8-10 years of experience in Java backend development * Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot frameworks * Hands-on experience designing and developing microservices architectures * Strong understanding of event-driven architecture and Kafka-based solutions * Experience building secure backend services using Spring Security concepts * Proficiency in REST API development and integration * Experience working with PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases * Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and automation using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools * Experience with software testing practices including unit, integration, and performance testing Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment * You Should Possess the Ability To: * Design and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing backend solutions * Translate business requirements into robust technical implementations * Troubleshoot complex technical challenges across applications and integrations * Apply best practices in software architecture, coding standards, and engineering processes * Work effectively in Agile development environments * Drive improvements in application performance, reliability, and maintainability ## Description * Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Security * Build and enhance microservices-based applications following cloud-native and enterprise development practices * Design and implement event-driven architectures using messaging platforms such as Kafka * Develop secure, high-performance RESTful APIs and backend components * Work on system integrations with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL and MongoDB * Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and shell scripting * Write and execute unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure application quality and reliability * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, product owners, QA, and business stakeholders * Troubleshoot production issues, optimize application performance, and ensure system stability * Contribute to continuous improvement through code reviews, refactoring, and adoption of best engineering practices * Monitor and improve application reliability using observability and monitoring tools ## Related Videos - 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