Senior Backend Engineer

ppbAt Sytac /b , we build high-performing engineering teams for leading organizations. We combine a pragmatic, people-first culture with technical craftsmanship, giving engineers the autonomy to do their best work in real production environments. /p pWe are looking for a bSenior Backend Engineer – Kotlin / Java /b to join one of our key clients in the Netherlands. You are a software engineer who takes pride in clean, production-grade code and you treat craftsmanship as a standard, not an extra. /p h3What you’ll do /h3 ul liBuild, own, and operate backend services in Kotlin or Java using Spring Boot on cloud infrastructure (Azure, GCP or equivalent). /li liWrite clean, well-tested, maintainable code, comprehensive test coverage is part of how you work. /li liRun services in production: CI/CD, incident response, and continuous improvement in a Kubernetes environment. /li liApply solid design patterns and clean code principles to keep things healthy at scale. /li liWork with SQL and NoSQL databases and choose the right one for the job. /li liCollaborate actively with engineers and business stakeholders, flag issues early, and help shape a strong team culture. /li liUse AI and agentic development tools where they genuinely add value. /li /ul h3What we’re looking for /h3 ul li8+ years of backend engineering experience in complex, fast-moving environments. /li liStrong hands-on Kotlin and/or Java (JVM) skills with Spring Boot. /li liSolid cloud experience, Azure, GCP, or similar. /li liDeep understanding of software craftsmanship, clean code, and design patterns. /li liExperience with both SQL and NoSQL databases. /li liDay-to-day Kubernetes and CI/CD experience in production. /li liIndependent and proactive, you focus on what matters and move fast when it counts. /li liClear communicator who connects well with both technical and business teams. /li liAffinity with AI-assisted and agentic development approaches. /li /ul h3Nice to have /h3 ul liPython and/or ReactJS experience. /li liExperience in regulated or high-availability environments. /li liHistory of contributing to engineering standards, team culture, or internal knowledge sharing. /li /ul h3Life at Sytac /h3 pWorking at Sytac means joining a community that prioritizes your growth: /p ul libUnlimited Growth Days /b : Time off for learning, conferences, and Sytac activities. /li libThe Best Gear /b : Choose your own laptop (up to €4,000, we cover 50%) plus a tech budget. /li libInvest in You /b : €2,400 annual budget for training and certifications. /li libFuture Proof /b : 3.75% employer pension contribution. /li libLegendary Trips /b : Ski trips, beach BBQs, and epic parties. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr