Backend Developer (Kotlin)

TL;DR

Backend Developer (Kotlin/Java): Developing and maintaining backend APIs for payment processing systems with an accent on scalability, performance, and CI/CD automation. Focus on building distributed systems using Spring Boot and cloud-native tools to deliver high-quality transaction services.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Company

hirify.global is an international IT staffing organization providing recruitment and project resourcing services to clients ranging from startups to global corporations.

What you will do

• Develop, enhance, and maintain backend APIs using Kotlin and Spring Boot.
• Own the full DevOps lifecycle including testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with frontend teams to deliver intuitive, end-to-end user experiences.
• Improve code quality, automation, and CI/CD pipeline efficiency.
• Build and support systems essential for payment processing and transaction services.

Requirements

• 4+ years of software development experience with Kotlin or Java.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Experience working within the payments domain or high-load transaction systems.
• Proficiency with REST APIs, distributed systems, and cloud environments.
• Practical knowledge of Kubernetes or OpenShift, Kafka, and observability tools like Prometheus.

Nice to have

• Experience using Github Copilot for development productivity.
• Experience with Grafana and Kibana for system monitoring.