Software Engineer (Java) - Identify & Verification Services Team

adyen; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Adyen is looking for a Software Engineer (Java) to join the Identity & Verification Services team in Amsterdam. You will own features from design to deployment and live monitoring, contributing to our trusted identity platform.

You will design scalable services, work with cross-functional teams, implement observability, SLOs, and robust alerting, and help evolve the onboarding and verification capabilities for customers.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Java with web services and REST APIs.
• Experience building scalable distributed systems.
• Proficient in SQL/PostgreSQL and database usage.
• Operates with monitoring best practices, SLOs, and resilience.
• Ownership mindset and proactive collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable distributed systems for identity & verification.
• Develop and maintain Java-based services with deployment and monitoring.
• Collaborate with product, onboarding, operations, and regulatory teams.
• Contribute to platform framework for onboarding and identity verification.
• Implement observability and alerting; ensure system health.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

Distributed systems

PostgreSQL

Monitoring

SLOs

Ownership

Team collaboration

Education

CS/Software Eng degree

Tools

Cassandra

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Temporal.io

Big Data Platform

Job description

Software Engineer (Java) - Identify & Verification Services Team

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

We're looking for a Software Engineer to join our Identity & Verification team in Amsterdam. This team plays a critical role in ensuring the regulatory compliance of Adyen's diverse service offerings to protect Adyen and its customers. Team owns the foundational platforms and core services necessary to establish and maintain a trusted identity for all customers throughout their lifecycle with Adyen. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects, learn from experienced professionals, and grow your skills in a supportive, cross-functional setting.

What you'll do:

As a Software Engineer on the Identity & Verification Services team, you will have full ownership of the features you build, from initial design to deployment and live monitoring, acting as a problem-solver shaping a core part of Adyen's integrity platform.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Design and build solutions for highly scalable and reliable distributed systems that are central to Adyen's success.
• Develop and implement the technology, processes, Know Your Customer (KYC) data collection; and automated verification across the customer onboarding lifecycle.
• Contribute to the platform framework that manages the onboarding of legal entities and the integration of identity and verification capabilities.
• Influence the entire software development lifecycle, from contributing to architectural design and strategic implementation to assisting with testing and deployment.
• Take end-to-end ownership , seeing your work through the development lifecycle.
• Uphold high standards for system health by implementing robust monitoring , defining Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and creating effective alerting.
• Collaborate closely with your team, Product Managers, Customer Onboarding teams, Merchant Operations, and Regulatory teams to refine and implement your ideas.
• Develop and implement observability tools to proactively monitor system performance and deliver strategic solutions to enhance system reliability and efficiency.

Who you are:

• You have a strong foundation in Java , with experience building web services and REST APIs.
• You have experience in building and maintaining highly scalable and reliable distributed systems .
• You are comfortable with SQL/PostgreSQL and understand how to work with databases effectively.
• You embrace a culture of operational excellence and have a solid grasp of monitoring best practices, SLOs, and resilience patterns .
• You are someone who naturally takes ownership , seeking the autonomy to drive your work forward.
• A strong collaborative spirit, with a history of driving technical discussions and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• A strong interest in advanced software development and design patterns, with a focus on scalability and resilience.
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent extensive practical experience.
• Experience with event-driven architecture and streaming is a plus.
• Experience with Cassandra, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Temporal.io and Big Data Platform is a plus.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you're from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application.

What's next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here . Don't be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.