Senior Developer

Job Title: Senior Developer (Java / AWS / Microservices)
Location: Amsterdam Netherlands
Duration: 6 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Experience Required: 810 Years

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Developer to join our dynamic team in Amsterdam. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable cloud-based solutions within a hybrid cloud environment. This role requires strong expertise in Java microservices architecture and AWS along with a solid understanding of DevOps practices and modern software development methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct user research and competitor analysis to support solution design
• Collaborate with design teams to develop robust hybrid cloud solutions
• Manage end-to-end application stacks from operating systems to custom-built applications in AWS environments
• Work closely with architects and engineers to design secure scalable networks systems and storage solutions aligned with business needs
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for server-based technologies
• Design and develop scalable high-performance microservices
• Contribute to system architecture and engineering decisions
• Develop and maintain scripts using Python and other scripting languages
• Build and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation
• Ensure adherence to Agile development methodologies and best practices

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong proficiency in Java 8 Spring Boot and Microservices architecture
• Extensive experience with AWS services including EKS
• Hands-on experience with Kafka
• Experience with AWS components such as Glue Athena or similar tools
• Solid knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes (containerization and orchestration)
• Experience with NoSQL databases
• API management experience using AWS API Gateway Kong or Apigee
• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins Maven GitHub and Ansible
• Strong experience in CI/CD implementation
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform AWS CloudFormation)

Core Competencies

• Advanced Java Concepts
• Microservices Architecture
• Spring Boot Development
• Kafka Integration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid design and hands-on development expertise
• Excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Nice to Have

• Experience in Retail or Supply Chain domains

What Were Looking For

A proactive and detail-oriented professional who can take ownership of complex systems collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced Agile environment.

If youre passionate about cloud technologies scalable architectures and modern development practices wed love to hear from you.