Sr Java Backend Developer

YO IT Consulting; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

YO IT Consulting in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is seeking a Senior Backend Developer with deep Java and Spring Boot expertise to design, build, and scale backend systems in a cloud-native setting. The role demands hands-on engineering, cross-team collaboration, and influencing architectural choices.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with microservices, REST APIs, cloud platforms, and Docker, and will contribute to robust, scalable services across the stack.

Qualifications

• Total 8 to 15 years of experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on backend development experience.
• 8+ years of 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.

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.

Skills

Java (8+ yrs)

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Cloud platforms

SQL/NoSQL

CI/CD/Git/build tools

Docker

Tools

Git

Build tools

Job description

Experience

8 - 15 Years

Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Mandatory Requirement

• 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