Junior JVM Software Engineer (JVM, Cloud Native)

TL;DR

Junior JVM Software Engineer (JVM, Cloud Native): Building and optimizing greenfield, scalable, maintainable, and business-critical JVM-based solutions with an accent on architectural decisions, polyglot environments, and cutting-edge technologies. Focus on collaborating with senior engineers, solving complex challenges, and leveraging generative AI, microservices, and event sourcing.

Location: Hybrid, up to four days remote per week, based in Utrecht, Netherlands

Salary: €50,000 – €65,000 annual salary

Company

Your employer is a unique software engineering hub founded by two visionaries over twenty years ago with a mission to attract the best engineers, make a real impact, and foster continuous growth.

What you will do

• Immediately join greenfield projects to build scalable, maintainable, and business-critical solutions for clients serving millions of users.
• Be involved in every project phase, from intake and architecture to implementation and handover.
• Receive 1-on-1 mentoring from a senior engineer to learn smart architectural decisions and balance quality with impact.
• Work in a polyglot environment, using languages like Java, Kotlin, Scala, TypeScript, and Go.
• Explore and leverage cutting-edge technologies such as generative AI, microservices, and event sourcing.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a backend software engineer.
• Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, Scala, TypeScript, and/or Go.
• A polyglot mindset: you use the right tool for the job.
• Clear communication, fast learning, and openness to feedback.
• A technical degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) or equivalent experience.
• Experience with unit testing, and ideally with containerization and microservices.
• A team player attitude and growth mindset.

Culture & Benefits

• 1 year of 1-on-1 mentoring from a senior engineer.
• Access to bi-monthly knowledge-sharing sessions with real-world success cases and insights into emerging tech trends.
• A €5,000 annual training budget and 6 learning days per year.
• Up to 4 days per week of remote work, if preferred.
• €11,160 mobility allowance OR a lease car and a 5% year-end bonus.
• Permanent contract from day one, new laptop and accessories (€3,000), new phone every two years, unlimited calling, and a solid pension scheme.
• Opportunities to attend (and later speak at) conferences.