Senior Back-end Java Engineer

ThreatFabric; Amsterdam; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 Holidays per year

8% holiday allowance

Flexibility in working hours

Supportive work environment

Descripción de la vacante

A growing cybersecurity firm based in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Back-end Java Engineer to develop critical backend systems. Responsibilities include building scalable services, designing event-driven architectures, and ensuring system performance and security. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in computer science and has strong experience with Java, PostgreSQL, and AWS. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between €90,000 and €110,000, with flexible work arrangements including remote options.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in building and using event-driven architectures.
• Active learning mindset – training and learning by doing.

Responsabilidades

• Building and maintaining scalable Java back-end services.
• Designing microservices and event-driven systems.
• Collaborating across teams to deliver robust solutions.

Conocimientos

Proficient in Java and the Spring Boot framework

Strong experience with PostgreSQL

Experience with AWS, Docker, Kafka, and Spring Web

Familiarity with microservices architecture

Fluent in English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

PostgreSQL

Docker

AWS

Kafka

Spring Web

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Position: Senior Back-end Java Engineer. Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands | Work From home (2-3 days per week in the office). Position: Full-time | 40 hours per week. Salary Range: 90.000,- to 110.000,- annually.

As a Back-end Java Engineer at ThreatFabric, you'll play a pivotal role in developing, managing, testing, and deploying the backend systems essential to our mission. We process high amounts of data and have to innovate and keep up with the latest technologies to protect our customers\' digital products from malware and fraud.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining scalable Java back-end services.
• Designing microservices and event-driven systems.
• Ensuring performance, reliability, and security.
• Collaborating across teams to deliver robust solutions.

What We Offer

• A 12-month employment contract with the intention to extend. Subject to mutual satisfaction, this may lead to a permanent position.
• A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience with a salary range of 90.000,- to 110.000,- annually.
• 25 Holidays per year
• 8% holiday allowance (included in annual salary)
• A stimulating and supportive work environment that encourages growth and development.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly growing tech company.
• Flexible Remote / Hybrid work from home options to promote work-life balance.
• Flexible working hours
• Active ThreatFabric events and FitFabric bootcamps
• Active knowledge sharing huddles

Your profile

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity and preferably experience in working with a microservices architecture.
• Experience in building and using event-driven architectures.
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL is highly desirable.
• Experience with AWS, Docker, Kafka, and Spring Web.
• Knowledge of caching technologies such as Redis is advantageous.
• Proficient in Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Strong knowledge of modern build tools like Gradle and Maven.
• Familiarity with open-source development workflows using Git
• Active learning mindset – training and learning by doing.
• Experience working within Agile environments (SCRUM/Kanban).
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Creativity and Innovation

• Generates and implements creative, innovative solutions to complex problems.

Problem-Solving

• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves issues effectively.
• Communicates solutions clearly and concisely. Prioritizes tasks based on end-user impact.
• Possesses a scale-up mentality where flexibility and adaptability are key.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• Thrives in collaborative environments, fostering teamwork and cooperation.
• Demonstrates empathy and understanding in interpersonal interactions.

Continuous Improvement

• Actively seeks opportunities to enhance workplace practices and product quality.
• Embraces a mindset of ongoing learning and development to stay ahead of industry trends.

Information Security, Business Continuity & Privacy

• Proactively engages in maintaining information security and privacy standards.

About ThreatFabric

ThreatFabric is shaping the future of cybersecurity. Headquartered in Amsterdam, ThreatFabric combats online fraud, mobile malware, and threat intelligence, helping financial brands protect their customers.

Join Our Dynamic Team

Our team is a diverse group of technical experts, data scientists, and thought leaders united by a passion for innovation. As a scale-up, we value flexibility, adaptability, and a dynamic approach.

Our Core Values

• One Team: Collaboration fuels our success as we tackle complex challenges.
• Continuous Excellence: We push boundaries and exceed expectations.
• Customers at the Heart: Our customers are partners; their success is our priority.

Interested?

Interested in this opportunity? Apply through the Personio link. We aim to fill this vacancy in 2025.

What\'s next?

We begin with a screening to ensure a good match. If successful, you\'ll have an initial chat, followed by a second interview and possibly an assessment. Pre-employment screening is part of the process, along with a technical assessment.