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# Backend Engineer

- **Company:** CodeGuild
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** €5,417.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, BASIC (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Pair Programming, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Backend, Kotlin, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Terraform, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.codeguild.nl/en/software-developer-jobs-netherlands/junior-backend-engineer-amsterdam-1042340-1#apply

## About the Role

* Do you want to be mentored by experienced MSc and PhD engineers who'll teach you the ins and outs of software architecture, system design, and clean coding?, * At least 1 year of professional backend development experience
 * Experience with Java or Kotlin
 * Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD, and basic cloud concepts (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
 * Interest in event-driven architectures and data-intensive systems
 * Completed MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or a related field
 * Strong communication skills in both English and Dutch

## Description

* Would you love to learn how to build high-traffic, low-latency systems that process millions of data points per day?, This mid-sized tech company in Amsterdam develops a data-heavy platform that turns complex information into insights improving healthcare worldwide. Behind the scenes, that means working with massive data streams, distributed systems, and 24/7 high-availability infrastructure.

The timing couldn't be better for your growth: the platform is stable and mature, but the team is now adding new features, AI integrations, and global scaling. As a junior engineer, you'll immediately contribute to meaningful projects, learn directly from experienced colleagues, and build software that truly makes an impact.

The culture is open, collaborative, and knowledge-driven. Most engineers hold an MSc or PhD and value mentorship and knowledge sharing. You'll get strong guidance, the freedom to make mistakes, and the opportunity to accelerate your development., As a Junior Backend Engineer Amsterdam, you'll help develop scalable backend systems that process and analyze complex data. You'll build and test event-driven microservices using Java and Kotlin, leverage Kafka for streaming, and run everything on GCP using Docker and Terraform.


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