Backend Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer (Java, Spring Boot, Kafka) | End-to-End Ownership | Dynamic Environment

Ready to take real ownership of backend services in a complex, fast-moving environment? As a Backend Software Engineer, you will build and run scalable Java/Spring Boot services, collaborate with multiple stakeholders and service providers, and take full responsibility from development to production monitoring. This is your opportunity to grow into an independent contributor while delivering tangible impact.

About the role

As a Backend Software Engineer, you will develop, ship, and operate backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and SQL. You are responsible for features end-to-end: from design and development to testing, deployment, and monitoring in production.

You will work in a dynamic landscape with multiple service providers, where communication and stakeholder management are just as important as technical expertise. This role offers the opportunity to grow quickly into a fully independent engineer while contributing to stable, high-quality backend solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Work with SQL databases and optimize queries for performance
• Integrate messaging solutions such as Kafka
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents
• Contribute to CI/CD improvements and operational excellence

About you:

• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Solid knowledge of SQL databases and query optimization
• Experience with Kafka or similar messaging systems
• Able to take ownership and work independently
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments (nice to have)

About Levy Professionals

Since 2000 we provide professional solutions to organizations ranging from tech start-ups to global players. From our offices in Amsterdam and London we have built an international and local network of skilled employed professionals and contractors fuelled by our passion for connecting skills with projects. Over the years we have fulfilled over 2500 requirements and nowadays we consistently have 250+ professionals recruited and relocated from 14 countries allocated to various projects. Our strength is the way that we see and treat people. This will always be a key factor in our strategy for many years to come.

Interested?

For more information, please contact:

Merijn Buijs

📞 + 31 6 226 002 67