Java Backend Solution Architect – Amsterdam, Netherlands

Why This Role

Join an exciting opportunity with a globally recognized technology consulting organization delivering innovative digital solutions for enterprise clients. This role offers the chance to work on large-scale backend systems cloud-native applications and modern microservices architecture within a collaborative and high-performing engineering environment.

If you are passionate about backend engineering solution design and cloud technologies this role gives you the opportunity to contribute directly to impactful projects while working with cutting-edge technologies including Java Spring Boot AWS and CI/CD ecosystems.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers or architect-level professionals who enjoy hands-on coding technical problem-solving and designing scalable enterprise systems.

Why Apply for This Role

• Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale backend systems

• Exposure to modern cloud-native and microservices architecture

• Hybrid working model in Amsterdam

• Competitive contract and fixed-term salary options

• Work in a highly technical and collaborative engineering environment

• Strong focus on solution design and hands-on development

• Opportunity to work with global teams and advanced technologies

Key Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot

• Build scalable RESTful APIs and microservices architectures

• Work within AWS cloud environments supporting deployment monitoring and infrastructure configuration

• Collaborate with product frontend QA and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and testing

• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure platform stability and performance

• Follow engineering best practices related to code quality security scalability and documentation

• Contribute to solution architecture and technical design discussions

What Were Looking For in You:

• Strong hands-on experience in Java backend development

• Expertise in Core Java Spring Boot and Microservices

• Proven experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs

• Strong coding and problem-solving abilities

• Experience with AWS services such as EC2 S3 RDS Lambda IAM and CloudWatch

• Good understanding of cloud-native application architecture

• CI/CD pipeline configuration and deployment experience

• Experience with Git and modern development practices

• Knowledge of Groovy scripting is an advantage

• Architect-level mindset with strong solution design capabilities

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package

• International and collaborative work culture

• Opportunity to work on innovative enterprise projects

• Exposure to modern cloud and backend technologies

• Hybrid flexibility

• Career growth and technical development opportunities

• Employee benefits and paid public holidays (for fixed-term employment)

Why Join This Opportunity

This role offers the chance to work on impactful enterprise technology projects within a fast-paced and innovation-driven environment. You will collaborate with experienced engineering teams contribute to solution architecture decisions and gain exposure to modern cloud and backend engineering practices while advancing your technical career.

Application Process

I look forward to receiving your application! Once submitted we will review your profile and assess your fit alongside other candidates in the process. We aim to maintain an efficient recruitment experience though occasional delays may occur depending on interview scheduling and client availability.

About Sperton

Sperton Global is an international recruitment and consulting company dedicated to connecting organizations with the right talent across global markets. We support our clients in building high-performing teams while helping professionals find exciting career opportunities worldwide.