Java Cloud & DevOps Engineer (ReadID)

Signicat; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern Enschede office

Tailored location benefits

In-office work 2–4 days a week

5 extra paid days off annually

Health & wellness benefits

Career growth & mentorship

Onboarding plan

International team mobility

Volunteer time off (16 hours)

Job summary

Signicat is seeking a Java Cloud & DevOps Engineer to help build, scale, and maintain the ReadID SaaS backend. You will bridge backend software engineering and cloud operations, delivering improvements across Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and/or AWS with Kubernetes.

The role involves joining a multidisciplinary agile team in Enschede, contributing to reliable, scalable, and secure identity verification services while collaborating across international teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong server-side Java experience (Java 17+, Spring/Spring Boot, Jakarta EE).
• Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes and cloud environments (GCP/AWS).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON/XML and relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and OWASP fundamentals.
• Curious, problem-solving mindset with ownership and willingness to learn.
• Proficient in English (verbal and written).
• Willingness to participate in 24/7 on-call shifts for reliability.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain features for the ReadID SaaS backend focusing on reliability, performance, and security.
• Deploy and monitor containerized services on Kubernetes (GKE) and cloud infrastructure.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for smooth, automated releases.
• Write clean, well-tested code and follow team standards.
• Collaborate on release testing to ensure interoperability across platforms and identity documents.
• Participate in infrastructure automation and observability enhancements.
• Engage in Agile sprints, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Skills

Java backend

Cloud & DevOps

Spring / Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Databases: PostgreSQL/MySQL

Security awareness

English communication

Site reliability

On-call support

Education

BSc or MSc in CS/Software Eng/Cybersecurity

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GKE

AWS

GCP

Job description

Signicat is a pan-European digital identity company that makes it easy and safe for organisations to know who they are interacting with online. Using our proprietary technology, we help companies and public organisations securely verify the identities of people and businesses, authenticate users, and enable compliant electronic document signing, so their customers can access services and complete online processes with confidence.

Today, Signicat employs over 530 people across 20 offices in 15 European countries. We work with leading banks, fintechs, telcos, public authorities, healthcare providers, and enterprises across retail and mobility to deliver trusted digital identity and onboarding solutions at scale.
Joining Signicat means contributing to a mission that has a real impact on how society works and trusting each other in an increasingly digital world.

About the Role

Join our team behind ReadID, the market leader in mobile identity verification. As a Java Cloud & DevOps Engineer, you will contribute to building, scaling, and maintaining our high-throughput SaaS platform. You will bridge backend software engineering and modern cloud operations, helping deliver continuous improvements across public and sovereign clouds on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and/or AWS with Kubernetes.

About the Team

You will be joining a multidisciplinary agile team with an informal, open, and positive atmosphere with a culture of mutual help and support. The team is located in the heart of Enschede in a modern workplace offering a comfortable working setup. There is a friendly, social vibe, with activities during and outside of work. A significant part of the team usually works from the office, which helps integration and getting up to speed quickly.

What you will do

• Backend Engineering: Develop, test, and maintain features for the ReadID SaaS backend with a focus on reliability, performance, and security.

• Cloud & Containerization: Deploy, configure, and monitor containerized services running on Kubernetes (GKE) and cloud infrastructure.

• CI/CD & Deployments: Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines to support smooth, automated releases and reliable deployments.

• Clean Code & Quality Engineering: Write clean, modular, and well-tested code (Unit, Integration tests) adhering to team standards and best practices.

• Quality Assurance: Collaborate on release testing and validation to ensure seamless interoperability across mobile platforms and international identity documents.

• DevOps Collaboration: Actively participate in infrastructure automation, observability, troubleshooting, and continuous platform improvements.

• Agile Teamwork: Work closely with cross-functional team members, participating actively in sprints, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

What we expect

• Education: BSc or MSc degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• Java Foundation: Solid working experience with server-side Java engineering (e.g., Java 17+, Spring / Spring Boot, or Jakarta EE).

• Cloud & Container Basics: Practical experience or hands‑on exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments (GCP or AWS), with an eagerness to deepen your cloud expertise.

• APIs & Databases: Understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON/XML, and relational databases (such as PostgreSQL or MySQL).

• Security Awareness: Understanding of core application security principles, secure coding practices, and OWASP fundamentals.

• Mindset & Drive: A curious, problem‑solving mindset with a willingness to learn, ask questions, and take ownership of tasks.

• Communication: Good professional proficiency in English (both verbal and written).

• Site Reliability & Support: Take part in periodic 24/7 on‑call shifts to support incident management and platform reliability.

• Location: Located within commuting distance of Enschede (or willing to relocate), comfortable working from the office at least 2 days a week (most colleagues prefer ~4 days).

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Observability & Logging tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Monitoring).

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) or GitOps concepts.

• Basic knowledge of frontend web technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular).

• Relevant cloud or Kubernetes certifications (e.g., Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer or CKAD/CKA).

What we offer

• Enschede: Modern workplace – Our office in the heart of Enschede offers a comfortable working setup and so much more!

• Tailored benefits package by location – We aim to empower our employees by offering customised benefits suited to each market.

• Your tech, your way – Choose the tech gear that aligns with your comfort and meets your preferences.

• Onsite work style – Collaborate with the team in‑office.

• Work‑life balance – Enjoy an extra 5 paid days off annually, and we will celebrate your work anniversaries with additional days off to recognise and reward your milestones.

• Health & Wellness – We prioritise your physical and mental well‑being by providing designated packs and access to the Headspace app.

• Continuous growth – Quarterly development talks, dedicated time during working hours each week for training and development, defined career paths, and internal mentorship opportunities.

• Customised onboarding – We will prepare an Onboarding Plan to ensure an easy and smooth beginning.

• Be part of an international team – The opportunity to work from any other Signicat office for 2 months per year and 3 weeks per year from any European country.

• Give back to the community – Option to use 16 hours of paid volunteer time each year to support a charity or cause you are passionate about.

• Empowering feedback culture – By using employee engagement tools, we ensure that every voice is heard, empowering us to grow together.

• Meet‑ups – Frequent office gatherings and biennial Kick‑off event to bring every Signicat under one roof that you don’t want to miss.

During the hiring process, we will discuss your salary expectations to ensure alignment with your skills and competencies.

We build technology for people to trust each other in the digital world. Signicat is the leading provider of trusted digital identity across Europe. We are growing fast, so joining us means you will too. We connect businesses with their customers and users with digital services. But the greatest connections are the human ones that we have within Signicat, working with the brightest minds in our industry.

We value the well‑being of each employee and all work together to create a supportive and inspiring work environment. Signicat has several offices around Europe. We encourage creativity, initiative and independence to get things done. The digital space is our playground, and we are making it safer together, one day at a time. For further information about Signicat, please visit www.signicat.com.