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# Backend (Full-stack) Software Engineer

- **Company:** Axual
- **Location:** Netherlands (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Continuous Integration, Apache Maven, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Git, Containerization, Apache Kafka, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/backend-full-stack-software-engineer-axual-8384564

## About the Role

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



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