Java Data Engineer
Join a leading engineering team in Amsterdam and build scalable data platforms using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, AWS, and modern cloud technologies.
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid – 2 days/week in office)
Employment Type: Full-time (FTC)
About the Role
We are hiring for one of our clients and are looking for an experienced Java Data Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team in Amsterdam. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable data platforms and distributed systems using modern Java technologies, cloud infrastructure, and event-driven architectures.
You will work with technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, AWS, and MySQL to build reliable, high-performance data solutions that support business-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable data applications and distributed systems.
Build backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
Develop and maintain event-driven solutions using Kafka.
Design and optimize MySQL databases.
Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes and AWS.
Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, and architects.
Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.
Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices.
Requirements
Minimum 8 years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong experience with Java and Spring/Spring Boot.
Experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.
Strong knowledge of MySQL.
Experience with Kubernetes.
Hands-on experience with AWS.
Experience building and maintaining distributed systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Fluent English, both spoken and written.
Nice to Have
Python
Terraform
Snowflake
dbt (Data Build Tool)
Dagster
Experience with modern data engineering pipelines
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Information Technology
- Locations
- Amsterdam
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Senior Level
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
