Full Stack Developer - Amsterdam

Handelsbanken; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month & holiday pay

30 days holiday

Pension scheme

Profit-sharing

Mortgage interest discount

Disability insurance

Job summary

Handelsbanken in Amsterdam Zuid Oost is seeking a Full Stack Developer with broad experiences in Java and React to join our local IT department. You will bridge business needs and IT solutions by gathering requirements and translating them into robust software, while contributing to both front-end and back-end development for our Netherlands applications.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in software development within a DevOps team, strong Java 17+ and Jakarta EE, React on the front end,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in IT.
• 5+ years of professional software development in a DevOps team.
• Experience in the banking sector is a big plus.
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills; Dutch is a plus.
• Willing to travel abroad occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Bridge between business needs and IT solutions by gathering requirements and translating them into IT solutions.
• Ensure code is clean, reliable, and secure through automated tests and code reviews.
• Bring new features to life and maintain existing solutions with technical upgrades.
• Collaborate closely with other teams for seamless integration.
• Participate in daily scrums, refinement, reviews, and planning sessions.
• Continuously develop professional skills and knowledge.

Skills

Java

React

DevOps

Automated tests

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in IT

Tools

JakartaEE

PostgreSQL

Job description

Handelsbanken is growing fast so we are continuously looking for new professionals who would like to join us in developing the bank further. For our local IT department, we are looking for a Full Stack Developer with broad experiences in Java and React. This is not just any role – it is your chance to make a real impact and be a driving force in the evolution of Handelsbanken. From our buzzing headquarters in Amsterdam Zuid Oost, you will be diving headfirst into full-stack development for our local applications and integrations across the Netherlands. Our ideal candidate would have a proven track-record in the above mentioned technology stacks on both front-end and back-end. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact and thrive in an open environment, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey at Handelsbanken.

Your role:

• You will be the bridge between business needs and IT solutions through collecting requirements and translating (business) demands into a suitable IT solution.
• Your code will be one of the backbones of our systems, so it must be clean, reliable, and secure – and you'll make sure of it with automated tests and code reviews.
• You will bring new features to life and keep our existing solutions running smoothly (incl. technical upgrades).
• üCollaboration is key at Handelsbanken! You will work closely with other teams to ensure seamless integration.
• You will participate actively in daily scrums, refinement, review, and planning sessions, where your input could shape the direction of our projects.
• You will be keen to continuously develop yourself.

Our offer:

• A salary of minimum €3.809 and a maximum of €6.534 gross per month, based on a 40-hour working week, depending on your knowledge and experience,
• A 13th month and 8% holiday pay. You can choose to have this paid out per month.
• 30 days holiday per year (based on a 40-hour working week) and the option to buy or sell additional holiday days.
• A non-contributory pension scheme.
• Profit-sharing scheme, mortgage interest discount (under certain conditions) and a non-contributory disability insurance scheme.

Your profile:

• You reside in the Netherlands and are eligible to work here (we do not offer visa sponsorship).
• A Bachelor's or master's degree in IT, and 5+ years of professional experience in software development within a DevOps team. Experience with the banking sector is a big plus.
• Strong hands-on mentality. You enjoy making things work!
• Good learning skills, and open to learn different technologies and business domains.
• Demonstrable back-end experience using Java 17+, preferably with JakartaEE.
• Demonstrable front-end experience using React.
• Knowledge and experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Experience with IT infrastructure on an enterprise level.
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills is a must. Dutch would be a plus.
• You are willing to travel abroad (occasionally).

Tip: your cover letter is important to is, it shows that you have thought carefully about why you would like to work at Handelsbanken.