Java-Kotlin engineer

Tribe28; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tribe28 is seeking a talented Java/Kotlin Developer to design, develop, and maintain backend applications, participating in all phases of the software development life cycle. The role emphasizes building scalable software with Spring, Hibernate, and RESTful services in a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will have strong Java/Kotlin experience, knowledge of SQL databases, and familiarity with Agile practices such as Scrum or Kanban.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java and/or Kotlin and their core concepts.
• Experience with popular JVM frameworks such as Spring (Spring Boot) and ORM frameworks like Hibernate.
• Knowledge of database concepts and experience with SQL.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices is a plus.
• Experience with frontend frameworks such as Angular or React is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java and Kotlin-based applications.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve software defects.
• Write clean, scalable, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Develop unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather, refine, and implement software requirements.
• Contribute to code reviews and continuously improve development practices.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Spring Boot

Hibernate

SQL

REST APIs

Microservices

Angular

React

Scrum/Kanban

Tools

Spring Framework

Hibernate ORM

Angular

React

SQL Databases

REST API Design

Job description

We are seeking a talented Java / Kotlin Developer to join a dynamic team within one of our major clients. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Java and/or Kotlin and enjoys building high-quality, scalable software solutions. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend applications while participating in all phases of the software development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java and Kotlin-based applications;
• Participate in the full software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve software defects;
• Write clean, scalable, maintainable, and efficient code;
• Develop unit and integration tests to ensure software quality;
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather, refine, and implement software requirements;
• Contribute to code reviews and continuously improve development practices.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Java and/or Kotlin and their core concepts;
• Experience with popular JVM frameworks such as Spring (Spring Boot) and ORM frameworks like Hibernate;
• Knowledge of database concepts and experience with SQL;
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices is a plus;
• Experience with frontend frameworks such as Angular or React is a plus;
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban;
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

What Tribe28 Offers

Tribe28 offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and creativity. Join a team where your ideas matter and where you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects for leading clients.

We are not just looking for a developer; we’re looking for a problem solver, an innovator, and above all, a collaborator. If you have a passion for Java and Kotlin development and enjoy building software that makes a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.