Senior Java Developer: Real-Time Backend on Azure/AKS

Everience Benelux; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Everience Benelux is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a DevOps team working on a real-time timetable and infrastructure backend. You will contribute to a modern, independently deployable platform and lead migration efforts to Azure/AKS.

You will own Java/Spring Boot development, drive cloud migrations, and deliver new features for critical operational processes while applying DevOps and AI-assisted practices to accelerate delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (HBO/WO).
• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Java Developer in a complex IT environment.
• Proven hands-on Java and Spring Boot expertise.
• Extensive Azure experience, preferably AKS, and container platforms.
• Experience with asynchronous messaging, REST services, and distributed systems.
• Experience with relational databases, PostgreSQL preferred.
• Experience with automated testing, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with high-availability mission-critical software.
• Ability to use AI tools responsibly in software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop Java and Spring Boot components and integrations for platform growth.
• Help migrate workloads to Azure and AKS.
• Deliver new functionality for critical operational processes (ERTMS/operational control).
• Critically assess technical choices for simplicity, quality and feasibility.
• Promote modern engineering, testing, and DevOps practices.
• Use AI tools to assist development, testing, refactoring, and analysis.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Azure AKS

REST/Async messaging

DevOps

CI/CD

AI tools usage

Dutch language

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree (HBO/WO)

Tools

PostgreSQL

Job description

Everience Benelux is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a DevOps team working on a real-time timetable and infrastructure backend. You will contribute to a modern, independently deployable platform and lead migration efforts to Azure/AKS.

You will own Java/Spring Boot development, drive cloud migrations, and deliver new features for critical operational processes while applying DevOps and AI-assisted practices to accelerate delivery.