Senior Java Backend Developer – Solution Design
Build scalable cloud-native backend solutions using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and microservices while designing enterprise backend architecture in a modern engineering environment.
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time (1-Year Fixed-Term Contract)
About the Role
We are hiring on behalf of one of our clients for a Senior Java Backend Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team building scalable, cloud-native backend solutions.
This is a highly technical Individual Contributor (IC) role focused on backend development, solution design, and system architecture. You will design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade backend services while contributing to the architecture of modern cloud-native applications.
Working closely with product managers, frontend engineers, QA, DevOps, and other technical stakeholders, you will help deliver secure, scalable, and reliable software using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and AWS.
Key Responsibilities
Backend Development
Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
Build scalable, secure, and high-performance RESTful APIs.
Develop microservices-based backend solutions following engineering best practices.
Write clean, maintainable, and production-ready code.
Solution Design & Architecture
Participate in backend architecture and technical solution design.
Design scalable and reliable enterprise backend systems.
Contribute to technical discussions, architecture reviews, and solution improvements.
Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.
Cloud Development
Develop and support applications running in AWS cloud environments.
Work with AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, IAM, and related cloud technologies.
Support cloud-native application development and deployment.
API Development & Integration
Design, develop, test, and integrate RESTful APIs.
Ensure API security, versioning, performance, and scalability.
Support integration between multiple enterprise systems.
DevOps & CI/CD
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
Support automated build, testing, deployment, and release processes.
Troubleshoot production issues and improve application stability.
Collaboration
Work closely with Product Owners, QA, Frontend, and DevOps teams.
Participate in Agile software development activities.
Follow engineering standards for code quality, security, and documentation.
Requirements
8–12 years of professional software development experience.
Strong hands-on experience in Java backend development.
Excellent Core Java programming skills.
Strong experience with Spring Boot.
Experience developing RESTful APIs.
Strong understanding of microservices architecture.
Experience with backend architecture and solution design.
Strong coding and problem-solving skills.
Experience working with AWS cloud services.
Azure Web Services exposure
Working knowledge of Groovy for scripting and automation.
Experience using Git for source code management.
Hands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
Understanding of cloud-native architecture and scalable backend systems.
Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Fluent English, both written and spoken.
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
- Netherlands
- 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.
