Sr Java Backend Developer

YO IT Consulting; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

YO IT Consulting is seeking a Senior Backend Developer located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of hands-on backend development experience with strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, and substantial experience in microservices architectures.

This role requires building and maintaining scalable backend systems, collaborating across teams, and contributing to architectural decisions. If you are a hands-on engineer looking to work in a cloud-native environment, apply now.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java (8+) and Spring Boot.
• Solid experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and support microservices-based architectures with high availability and performance.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and event-driven services.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

Microservices architectures

REST APIs

Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)

SQL and NoSQL databases

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Job description

Experience

8 - 15 Years

Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Mandatory Requirements

Total 8 to 15 years of experience

8+ years of hands‑on backend development experience

Strong proficiency of 8+ yrs in Java development and Spring Boot

Solid experience designing and implementing microservices architectures

Experience with REST APIs, messaging, and asynchronous processing

Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)

Good experience in SQL and NoSQL databases

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and build tools

Experience with Docker and containerized deployment

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer with strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architectures to design, build, and scale backend systems in a cloud‑native environment. The role requires a hands‑on engineer who can deliver high‑quality services, collaborate across teams, and contribute to architectural and design decisions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and support microservices‑based architectures with high availability and performance
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and event‑driven services
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision‑making
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and performance bottlenecks
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes

Technical Skills

• 8+ years of hands‑on backend development experience
• Strong proficiency in Java (8+) and Spring Boot
• Solid experience designing and implementing microservices architectures
• Experience with REST APIs, messaging, and asynchronous processing
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Good experience in SQL and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and build tools
• Experience with Docker and containerized deployment