Senior Back-End Engineer

Start Date: 02/06

Duration: Initially until the end of the year, with the possibility of extension

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, with a 60/40 on-site/remote working schedule after the initial period

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and implement event-driven, API-based microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Apply Domain Driven Design (DDD) concepts and patterns effectively.
• Collaborate within a cross-functional team including front-end, back-end, and domain experts.

Required Technical Proficiency:

• Java 17+, Spring Boot, Java EE
• Event Driven Architecture (EDA) – Kafka expertise preferred
• REST APIs (OpenAPI Specification), Microservices, GitOps
• DDD knowledge: Bounded Contexts, Aggregates, Value Objects, etc.
• Kubernetes/OpenShift, Cloud Native principles
• CI/CD pipelines: Tekton, ArgoCD
• Persistence: JPA/Hibernate, JDBC/SQL
• Testing: TDD, JSON/Avro serialization
• Security: Secure coding & OWASP top 10 practices
• Integration: JMS, Camel

Strongly Valued (Nice-to-Haves):

• Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, KSQLDB
• Advanced Kubernetes practices (ArgoCD, secret management with 1Password)
• Distributed tracing (OpenTelemetry), ELK/EFK, Dynatrace
• Jasper/iText reporting, Event Stores
• Authentication: SAML, OpenID Connect

Not Expected:

• Team lead or tech lead responsibilities
• Primary focus on Ops work

Soft Skills:

• Analytical and inquisitive mindset
• Comfortable in multicultural and cross-functional environments
• Fluent English (Dutch is a plus)
• Strong communication, teamwork, and conceptual thinking skills

Important Instruction:

Candidates must include a short motivation directly on their CV, highlighting their fit for this role. Key elements to address include:

• Relevant experience with Event Driven Architecture (preferably with Kafka)
• Practical application of Domain Driven Design principles
• Experience with Java (17+), Spring Boot, and cloud-native development
• Hands-on experience in DevOps environments (CI/CD, Kubernetes, etc.)

Please ensure availability and submit CVs in Word format along with the required motivation.