Role: Backend Engineer

Salary: 75K a year

Location: Netherlands (Hybrid - 2 days on-site in Amsterdam, 3 days remote)

About Us

We are hiring for a dynamic organization undergoing an exciting digital transformation. Our team is rebuilding our e-commerce platform from the ground up, adopting modern architectural patterns and technologies. We're focused on creating a scalable, robust system that will power our future growth.

Your Impact (Key Responsibilities)

• Backend Architecture & Development: Design, develop, and deploy backend services using Java and Spring Boot 3+ within a modular monolith architecture
• System Integration & Migration: Implement complex, near-real-time integration patterns and execute data migration strategies from existing platforms
• Payment & Subscription Systems: Integrate with third-party services, focusing on payment providers and subscription business models
• Data Management & Performance: Manage data persistence using PostgreSQL and utilize Redis for queuing and event handling
• Collaborative Engineering: Participate in architectural decisions, ensure code quality, and collaborate within an agile team environment

What You Bring

Profile:

• Technical leader who connects backend capabilities to business outcomes
• Excellent problem-solver who can navigate complex system integrations
• Quality-focused engineer comfortable with modern development practices
• Collaborative team player who thrives in hybrid remote-onsite environments

Background:

• Minimum 3-5 years of strong proficiency in Java (REQUIRED)
• Based in the Netherlands and available to work 2 days per week on-site in Amsterdam (REQUIRED)
• Speaking Dutch is a plus
• Experience with Spring Boot framework
• In-depth experience with PostgreSQL and Redis for queuing/event-driven systems
• Proven experience with platform rebuilds or re-platforming projects
• Understanding of modular monolith architecture and e-commerce environments
• Experience with subscription-based business models and payment provider integrations

Offering:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work on a greenfield platform rebuild with modern technologies
• Hybrid working arrangement with flexible remote days
• 6-month contract with 40 hours per week
• Chance to build solutions with direct business impact

Qualified candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.