Backend (Full-stack) Software Engineer

Axual; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working setup

Dedicated training and learning budget

Premium tech stack including MacBook Pro

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A fast-growing tech scale-up is seeking a Backend (Full-Stack) Software Engineer to design scalable solutions for real-time data processing. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience with Java, a deep understanding of microservices architecture, and familiarity with modern open-source tools like Spring and Docker. This role offers autonomy, a hybrid working environment, and the opportunity to work with leading enterprise customers across various sectors. Be part of a vibrant and innovative team driving the future of data technologies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with Java in professional settings.
• Deep understanding of microservices and containerization.
• Hands-on experience with the Spring ecosystem, especially Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, secure features for our solutions.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional agile team.
• Write clean and maintainable code for real-time data platforms.

Skills

Java

Microservices architecture

Spring ecosystem

Git

CI/CD practices

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

Job description

Backend (Full-Stack) Software Engineer – Build the Future of Real-Time Data at Axual

Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for building high-performance systems and modern infrastructure? Do you enjoy working with the latest technologies while making a real impact? At Axual, we’re on a mission to change the way enterprises interact with their data — and we need your talent to do it.

Who We Are

Axual is a fast-growing scale-up that specializes in real-time event stream processing. Our solutions empower leading organizations like Rabobank, PostNL, Stedin, and Eneco to make better decisions, faster — powered by live data streams based on Apache Kafka.

We provide the tools, services, and infrastructure that make data accessible, reliable, and actionable — in real-time. And we’re just getting started.

Your Role at Axual

As a Backend (Full-Stack) Software Engineer, you’ll:

• ✅ Design and build features that make our solutions scalable, secure, and easy to use
• ✅ Work with modern open-source tools, from Java and Spring to Kafka and Docker
• ✅ Contribute across the stack, from backend logic to front-end interfaces if you’re up for it
• ✅ Write clean, testable, and maintainable code that powers real-time data platforms
• ✅ Collaborate in a cross-functional, agile team where ideas matter and ownership is key
• ✅ Support our customers and share your knowledge with colleagues and the wider tech community

What You Bring

• 🔹 3+ years experience with Java in a professional environment (preferably enterprise)
• 🔹 Deep understanding of microservices architecture and containerization
• 🔹 Hands-on experience with the Spring ecosystem (Boot, Web, Security, Data, etc.)
• 🔹 Familiarity with Git, Maven, and CI/CD practices
• 🔹 A strong product mindset—proud of what you build and care about the “why” behind it

Bonus Points For

• ⭐ Experience with Apache Kafka or other streaming/messaging systems
• ⭐ Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• ⭐ Knowledge of Java 17 or Spring Boot 3
• ⭐ Front-end experience with modern JS frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular

Why Join Axual?

• 🚀 Be part of a fast-growing European tech scale-up redefining real-time data streaming
• 💡 Own both strategy and execution, full accountability, zero micromanagement
• 🎯 Work directly with the CEO and leadership team, shaping our go-to-market engine
• ⚡ Build a modern growth stack centred on experimentation, data, and automation
• 🤝 Collaborate with talented teams in Sales, Product, and Engineering
• 🌍 Work with leading enterprise customers in finance, energy, and government
• 📈 Enjoy real decision-making power, measurable outcomes, and visible impact
• 🎓 Dedicated training and learning budget to grow your expertise
• 🏡 Hybrid and flexible working setup with autonomy to manage your own schedule
• 💻 Great tools and resources, MacBook Pro, WFH budget, and premium tech stack
• 🎉 Vibrant, down-to-earth team culture, direct, collaborative, and growth-minded

Ready to Build the Future with Us?

Join Axual and help shape the next generation of real-time data streaming technology. Are you a passionate developer who enjoys working with modern tech, solving complex challenges, and building scalable applications from front to back? Then we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of our dynamic, innovative team!