Senior Java Engineer (Dutch Speaker) – Spring Boot, Kafka

HCL Technologies B.V. Netherland; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies B.V. Netherland in Amsterdam is seeking an Advanced Java Developer with Dutch language skills to join our team and drive API initiatives. The role emphasizes hands-on design, development, and optimization of Java-based applications in a fast-paced client environment.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of experience, strong Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Kafka expertise, and collaborates across functions to deliver robust solutions while upholding coding standards.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
• Experience developing APIs with SQL, Cassandra, and Elastic.
• Experience with Kafka and messaging queues.
• Ability to collaborate with clients and understand business requirements.
• Defect management and bug fixing during testing.
• Performance tuning for API execution.
• Production support via log analysis and triage.
• Mentoring teammates and participating in code reviews.
• Knowledge sharing through sessions on latest Java technologies.
• Nice to have Payments domain understanding.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced Java-based applications with adherence to coding standards.
• Develop APIs using Core Java, Spring Boot, SQL, Cassandra, and Elastic.
• Work with Kafka and messaging queues in distributed systems.
• Collaborate with clients to understand business requirements.
• Defect management and bug fixing during integration/functional testing.
• Fix performance issues related to API execution.
• Provide production support by analyzing application logs.
• Offer technical support to teammates when needed.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain quality.
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions on new Java technologies.
• Nice to have understanding of Payments domain.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

SQL

Cassandra

Elastic

Kafka

Messaging Queues

API Development

Code Review

Production Support

Tools

Kafka

Messaging Queues

Elastic

Job description

HCL Technologies B.V. Netherland in Amsterdam is seeking an Advanced Java Developer with Dutch language skills to join our team and drive API initiatives. The role emphasizes hands-on design, development, and optimization of Java-based applications in a fast-paced client environment.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of experience, strong Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Kafka expertise, and collaborates across functions to deliver robust solutions while upholding coding standards.