Junior Backend Developer (Mendix/React/Java/Python)

Openclaims; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily lunch

Friday drinks

Learning budget

Work abroad

Job summary

Openclaims is seeking a Junior Backend Developer to help scale our Mendix/React/Java/Python backend for our insurtech SaaS platform. In a hybrid setting in Amsterdam, you will own core backend functionalities, collaborate with frontend teams, and participate in architectural discussions while learning rapidly.

You should have at least 1 year of backend experience, be fluent in English and Dutch, and be based in the Amsterdam area.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of backend development experience.
• Proficient in Java and/or Python; Mendix interest is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.
• Based in the Amsterdam metro area.

Responsibilities

• Own backend core platform functionalities.
• Integrate backend with frontend components.
• Serve as a technical sparring partner with stakeholders.
• Design and build workflow handling solutions for the platform.
• Contribute to continuous improvement processes.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Python

Mendix

English

Dutch

Learning agility

Independent work

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Mendix

Job description

Junior Backend Developer (Mendix/React/Java/Python)

• Hybrid
• Amsterdam , Noord-Holland , Netherlands
• IT

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 experienc e in backend development (a relevant degree is a plus)

Strong proficiency in Java and/or Python (interest in Mendix is a plus)

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

Work abroad up to 1 month per year

Daily lunch (home-cooked on Mondays)

Friday drinks and team events

Hiring process

Interview 1

Interview 2: Case assignment + discussion