Java Software Engineer

ALTEN; Rotterdam, Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Lease car

Hybrid work

Expense allowance

27 vacation days

Pension plan

Job summary

ALTEN, Rotterdam, is seeking an experienced Java Engineer to join its expanding engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications while contributing to system architecture discussions and best practices.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of hands-on Java experience, plus familiarity with Kubernetes, Git, and SonarQube. A hybrid working arrangement, a permanent contract, and a supportive development environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or related technical field
• Proficient with Java with at least 3+ years of practical experience
• Broad knowledge of tooling like Kubernetes, Git, SonarQube and other tooling
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and services
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Participate in system architecture and technical design discussions
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize existing applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services
• Perform code reviews and contribute to best practices
• Ensure application performance, security, and scalability

Skills

Java

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Software Engineering/Computer Science/Embedded Systems

Tools

Kubernetes

Git

SonarQube

Job description

The Position

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Java Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Rotterdam.

As a Java Software Engineer, your main tasks will include:

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and services
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Participate in system architecture and technical design discussions
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize existing applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services
• Perform code reviews and contribute to best practices
• Ensure application performance, security, and scalability

Your profile

• Completed bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field
• Proficient with Java with at least 3+ years of practical experience
• Has broad knowledge of software tooling like: Kubernetes, Git, SonarQube, and other tooling
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Working conditions

• You get a permanent contract
• You get a lease car with a fuel card
• Possibility of hybrid working
• Monthly net expense allowance
• 27 vacation days with the possibility to purchase 10 extra vacation days
• Pension scheme without personal contribution

What we offer

• Access to exciting projects in key sectors: Defence, Transport, Telecom, Finance
• A diverse client base: Collaborations with both large corporations and smaller players across the Netherlands
• A real career development plan: Continuous training, coaching, daily knowledge sharing
• An innovative and collaborative environment

About ALTEN

ALTEN is a world leader in engineering and technology consulting, with over 57,700 employees in more than 30 countries. We support major companies in their innovation, R&D, and digital transformation projects across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, finance, life sciences, and telecommunications.

Present in the Netherlands for over 20 years, ALTEN operates from its offices in Eindhoven, Capelle aan den IJssel, Apeldoorn, Groningen and Amstelveen. Today, with a team of 600+ consultants, ALTEN offers a wide range of expertise across Engineering and IT fields. From Automotive to Railway, and Defence to Aeronautics, our experts deploy their knowledge to provide innovative solutions in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Ready for a new challenge?