Java Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Java Developer / Technical Lead

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid role)

Employment Type: Contract with extension

Language Requirement: English and Dutch (Native)

Citizenship: Must be Dutch Passport Holder

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer / Technical Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java development, enterprise frameworks, and integration solutions, along with strong leadership and Agile experience. You will be responsible for leading squads, collaborating with business stakeholders, and architecting high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain applications using Java 8, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Hibernate, EJB, JSP, Servlets, Java Beans, REST/JSON, SOAP, and JDBC.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Maven, Nolio, Sonar, JDepend, and related tools.
• Perform unit, functional, and regression testing using frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, Karma, Selenium, and Fortify.
• Design and implement integration REST API layers connecting multiple repositories (e.g., KYCO, master data, document repositories).
• Apply software design patterns (Singleton, Factory, Abstract Factory, Facade, Decorator, Adapter, Strategy, Front Controller) to build scalable solutions.
• Lead Agile squads, conduct Agile ceremonies, and engage effectively with Product Owners, business users, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to framework and product development, create white papers, deliver presentations, and contribute to open-source communities.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Java 8 and enterprise frameworks (Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Hibernate, EJB, JSP/Servlets, Java Beans).
• Strong experience with REST/SOAP services, JDBC, ORM, and unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Maven, Nolio, Sonar, JDepend).
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks (Selenium, Karma, Fortify) and TDD/BDD practices.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (ELK, Prometheus).
• Solid experience with RDBMS and database integration.
• Strong understanding of design patterns and ability to architect frameworks/products.
• Excellent Agile experience with proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and social skills.
• Proven track record of thought leadership, presentations, and open-source contributions.

Preferred:

• Experience building integration layers between complex systems.
• Previous experience mentoring teams or leading technical squads.
• Ability to challenge business requirements and propose innovative solutions.