Job Description – Senior Java Spring Boot Engineer

Location: Croeselaan 1, Utrecht
Hours per week: 36

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Java Spring Boot Engineer to join our Product Engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable backend services that support customer-facing applications. You will work closely with internal teams and external frontend vendors to ensure seamless integration across the full customer journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
• Collaborate with external frontend vendors to ensure smooth system integration
• Oversee and optimize application performance and reliability
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development cycles and deliver in short iterations
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and technical direction
• Support production systems and troubleshoot issues when needed
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team

Requirements

• Strong experience in Java (8+) and Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of microservices, REST APIs, and backend architecture
• Experience with Spring frameworks such as JPA, Spring Data, and Spring REST
• Familiarity with tools such as Maven, Git, Jenkins, and SQL databases
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors
• Affinity with Kubernetes and test automation is a plus
• Experience in financial services is an advantage

What We Offer

• A collaborative and informal working environment
• Opportunity to work on complex, large-scale systems
• High level of ownership and technical influence
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities