Summary
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Join a high-performing engineering team as a Senior Backend Engineer building and operating production-grade services with Kotlin or Java and Spring Boot. You will work with cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, CI/CD, SQL and NoSQL databases, while maintaining high standards for testing, clean architecture, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Highlights
Own production-grade backend services with significant technical autonomy, modern cloud infrastructure, strong engineering practices, comprehensive testing, and hands-on responsibility for production operations.
Description
At Sytac, 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.
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer – Kotlin / Java 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.
What you'll do
Build, own, and operate backend services in Kotlin or Java using Spring Boot on cloud infrastructure (Azure, GCP or equivalent).
Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code — comprehensive test coverage is part of how you work.
Run services in production: CI/CD, incident response, and continuous improvement in a Kubernetes environment.
Apply solid design patterns and clean code principles to keep things healthy at scale.
Work with SQL and NoSQL databases — and choose the right one for the job.
Collaborate actively with engineers and business stakeholders, flag issues early, and help shape a strong team culture.
Use AI and agentic development tools where they genuinely add value.
What we're looking for
8+ years of backend engineering experience in complex, fast-moving environments.
Strong hands-on Kotlin and/or Java (JVM) skills with Spring Boot.
Solid cloud experience — Azure, GCP, or similar.
Deep understanding of software craftsmanship, clean code, and design patterns.
Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases.
Day-to-day Kubernetes and CI/CD experience in production.
Independent and proactive — you focus on what matters and move fast when it counts.
Clear communicator who connects well with both technical and business teams.
Affinity with AI-assisted and agentic development approaches.
Nice to have
Python and/or ReactJS experience.
Experience in regulated or high-availability environments.
History of contributing to engineering standards, team culture, or internal knowledge sharing.
Life at Sytac
Working at Sytac means joining a community that prioritizes your growth:
Unlimited Growth Days: Time off for learning, conferences, and Sytac activities.
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The Best Gear: Choose your own laptop (up to €4,000, we cover 50%) plus a tech budget.
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Invest in You: €2,400 annual budget for training and certifications.
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Future Proof: 3.75% employer pension contribution.
Legendary Trips: Ski trips, beach BBQs, and epic parties.
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