Backend (Full-stack) Software Engineer

3+ years experience with Java in a professional environment (preferably enterprise) Deep understanding of microservices architecture and containerization Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes Familiarity with Git, Maven, and CI/CD practices A strong product mindset- proud of what you build and care about the “why” behind it

Bonus Points For:

Experience with Apache Kafka or other streaming/messaging systems

Experience with Kafka Connect we build and maintain Connect plugins

Working knowledge of Helm Charts

Effective use of AI coding tools like Claude Code

Work with modern open-source tools, from Java to Kafka and Docker Contribute to a wide range of real projects: Kafka-related projects, Helm charts, and our Terraform provider. Write clean, testable, and maintainable code that powers real-time data platforms Collaborate in a cross-functional, agile team where ideas matter and ownership is key Support our customers and share your knowledge with colleagues and the wider tech community, Competitive salary & performance-based increase, our success and hard work is rewarded Hybrid work setup, flexibility between WFH and our modern Utrecht HQ Top-tier tools and assets MacBook Pro, home office budget, and way more Access to training, conferences, and certifications to keep your skills sharp Work with mission-critical enterprises in finance, energy, and government, where reliability truly matters Collaborative, open culture where your input directly shapes the product Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies (Kafka, Kubernetes, cloud-native infrastructure) at scale Real career growth opportunities in a company that’s scaling fast Vibrant team culture, game nights, movie nights, team outings, office dog and legendary Thursday drinks

Backend (Full-Stack) Software Engineer - Build the Future of Real-Time Data at Axual

Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for building high-performance systems and modern infrastructure? Do you enjoy working with the latest technologies while making a real impact? At Axual, we’re on a mission to change the way enterprises interact with their data and we need your talent to do it., Axual is a fast-growing scale-up that specializes in real-time event stream processing. Our solutions empower leading organizations like Rabobank, PostNL, Stedin, and Eneco to make better decisions, faster powered by live data streams based on Apache Kafka.

We provide the tools, services, and infrastructure that make data accessible, reliable, and actionable in real-time. And we’re just getting started.