Junior Backend Developer

Openclaims; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 31,248 - 42,408; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning budget

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Gadget budget

Daily home-cooked lunch

Team events

Job summary

Openclaims, an Insurtech company based in Amsterdam, is seeking a backend developer to enhance a SaaS platform for car repair efficiency. The role involves core platform management, collaboration with front-end developers, and implementation of technical enhancements.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of backend development experience, strong Java and/or Python skills, and proficiency in web technologies. The position offers a flexible work environment, a competitive salary, and various perks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in Java and/or Python.
• Comfortable with modern web development technologies.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership over the core platform functionalities.
• Integrate user-facing elements developed by the front-end team.
• Design and build workflow handling solutions.

Skills

Java

Python

HTML

JavaScript (React)

CSS

English

Dutch

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Job description

About the role

We’re an Insurtech company that helps insurers and fleets handle car repairs more efficiently through our SaaS platform. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for people who want to help improve and scale a product across multiple markets.

What you’ll do

• Take ownership over the (back-end domain) core platform functionalities
• Integrate user-facing elements developed by our front-end team
• Be a technical sparring partner for other stakeholders in the development process
• Design and build workflow handling solutions and technical enhancements to the platform
• Contribute to a continuous improvement process

Your team

• You’ll join a team of 6 developers
• We work closely together, move fast, and take ownership of what we build

Job requirements

What you bring

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in backend development (a relevant degree is a plus)
• Strong proficiency in Java and/or Python (interest in Mendix is a plus)
• Experience with web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript (e.g. React), and CSS
• Solid understanding of modern web development principles and architecture
• Fluency in English and Dutch, with a curious and proactive mindset
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies
• Results-oriented, with a pragmatic and solution-driven approach
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Based in Amsterdam metropolitan area

What you get

• Salary: €2800 - €3800 per month based on your experience
• Ownership: you’re responsible for your work
• Learning budget + time to use it
• Flexible working (output-focused)
• Work abroad up to 1 month per year
• Pension scheme
• Gadget budget
• Daily lunch (home-cooked on Mondays)
• Friday drinks and team events

Hiring process

• Interview 1
• Interview 2: Case assignment + discussion
• Final conversation with our founder