Senior Back End Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Back End Engineer (Java): Building and optimizing search services for a global platform with an accent on hybrid retrieval, vector search, and generative AI integration. Focus on designing scalable RESTful APIs, maintaining high-performance search architectures, and ensuring system reliability within a multidisciplinary team.

Location: Must be based in the Netherlands and have the legal right to work in the Netherlands.

Salary: €5,030–€7,183 gross per month.

Company

A major international bank focused on digital innovation and societal impact.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Configure and optimize integrations with the Elastic search platform.
• Design and maintain robust RESTful APIs for search experiences.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and automation processes.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers and product teams to deliver seamless digital experiences.
• Integrate advanced capabilities including hybrid search, vector search, and GenAI.

Requirements

• Must be located in the Netherlands with the legal right to work.
• 4+ years of experience in backend development.
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and building REST APIs.
• Solid experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Proficiency with search engines and modern search architectures.
• Understanding of software quality, performance, and scalability.

Nice to have

• Experience with Cloud Foundry.
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch.
• Experience working with Kafka.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working environment with a balance between home and office.
• Thirteenth month and 8% holiday allowance.
• 10% Employee Benefit Budget.
• €1,400 annual personal development budget.
• Focus on diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.

Hiring process

• Review of resumes and covering letters.
• One or more (online) interviews.
• Potential technical assignment or assessment.
• Legal screening prior to start.