Java Backend Engineer II | GenAI & Microservices

Huxley; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a Software Engineer II in Amsterdam to work on complex backend systems. You will build high-quality applications using Java, maintain robust test automation practices, and take end-to-end ownership of services. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a bachelor's degree, and 3-5 years of backend engineering experience. Familiarity with technologies like Kubernetes and AWS is essential for scaling solutions and improving operational reliability.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in backend engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality software applications using Java and modern backend technologies.
• Take end-to-end ownership of services including monitoring health, performance and metrics.
• Contribute to technical incident management and mitigate customer impact.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Backend engineering

Java development

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Microservices

GenAI

Job description

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a Software Engineer II in Amsterdam to work on complex backend systems. You will build high-quality applications using Java, maintain robust test automation practices, and take end-to-end ownership of services. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a bachelor's degree, and 3-5 years of backend engineering experience. Familiarity with technologies like Kubernetes and AWS is essential for scaling solutions and improving operational reliability.