> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2909134-backend-developer-kotlin-microservices-azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2909134-backend-developer-kotlin-microservices-azure). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Developer (Kotlin, Microservices, Azure) - **Company:** Albert Heijn - **Location:** Zaanstad, Netherlands - **Salary:** €6,667.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Spring-boot, Backend, Kotlin, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Terraform, Microservices - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://werk.ah.nl/vacature/48245 ## About the Role * Strong experience building and operating scalable backend systems with Kotlin or Java/Spring Boot in a microservices environment * Have experience with event-driven systems (e.g. Kafka) and designing scalable backend services * Experience with cloud-native environments, Kubernetes, CI/CD tooling and Infrastructure-as-Code (preferably Terraform) * Solid understanding of relational databases and designing backend systems with a strong focus on scalability, performance and data integrity * Experience taking technical ownership, driving solution design and architecture decisions within a team, while mentoring other developers * Has good interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, * Strong communication skills and the ability to translate functional requirements into technical solutions together with Product Owners and stakeholders * Based in the Netherlands and able to work hybrid from Zaandam * Willing to participate in an on-call/standby rotation as part of the team's operational responsibilities ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) ## Related Articles - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)