Java Developer Utrecht | Product Development | Greenfield Development & Architecture for a high-performance platform | Greenfield development & architecture | Java 21/25, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka
- Do you prefer working inhouse, within a mature engineering culture, building highly tangible products used by millions of people?
- Would you like to be technically challenged around architecture, greenfield development and scalability?
- Do you enjoy working within a modern event-driven microservices architecture using technologies such as Java 25, Spring Boot, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes and Cloud Native tooling?
- What do you think about a salary up to €85.000, an excellent pension scheme, hybrid working and a strong learning & development budget?
Read on.
The Organization
This tech company has experienced tremendous growth over the past few years and has become impossible to ignore within its domain. With their cutting-edge products, they facilitate critical processes across industries such as healthcare, housing and mobility, alongside broader financial security domains. Today, many leading organizations rely on their technology, making this a highly stable and forward-thinking tech company.
The platform developed here has been designed according to the latest engineering standards. That is no surprise when you consider that their products are deeply embedded within the core operations of their customers. The systems process massive volumes of data where reliability and accuracy are absolutely essential.
You will work within a modern Cloud Native microservices environment, using technologies such as Java 21/25, Spring Boot, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes and Elasticsearch.
The culture is friendly, down-to-earth and strongly engineering-driven. Most of your colleagues are passionate software engineers who genuinely enjoy technology, knowledge sharing and technical discussions. In addition, the organization values a healthy work-life balance and has no overtime culture.
The Role: Java Developer Utrecht
As a Java Developer, you will join one of the newly formed teams. Together with your team, you will be responsible for one of the most critical services within the organization’s platform landscape.
This role is not just about building new functionality. You will also play an active role in making smart technical decisions around performance, maintainability and long-term scalability.
The technical challenges mainly revolve around scalability, data flows, integrations between different systems and designing backend services flexible enough to evolve alongside the growing complexity of the platform. You will be actively involved in technical discussions and architectural decisions. In addition, you will have plenty of room to contribute ideas on how systems can become smarter, more stable and more future-proof.
Growth Opportunities
Due to the strong growth of recent years and the ambitious plans for the future, there are many growth opportunities within the organization. Depending on your current level, you can develop towards positions such as Senior Engineer (if currently Mid-Level), Tech Lead, Staff Engineer or Architect. In the longer term, there are also opportunities to move into roles such as Team Lead or Engineering Manager.
What Is Required?
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Around 3+ years of experience as a Java Software Engineer
- Experience with Java and Spring Boot
- Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes is a plus
- Experience with Kafka is a plus
- Experience with Cloud technologies is a plus
- Experience with modern software architectures is a plus
- Experience with Clean Coding principles is a plus
What Is Offered?
- Salary between € 54.500 and € 86.500 (with significant room for further internal growth)
- Excellent pension scheme
- 32, 36 or 40-hour workweek
- 26 vacation days
- Hybrid working
- Strong learning & development budget
- Laptop of your choice
- Travel allowance
Are you a Java Developer who enjoys building impactful products together with highly skilled colleagues within a true engineering culture?
Send your CV to Serge Warbout via serge@bitminded.nl or apply through the application form. I would be happy to tell you more about the organization, the team and the technical challenges involved.
Are you a Java Developer who enjoys building impactful products together with highly skilled colleagues within a true engineering culture?
Send your CV to Serge Warbout via serge@bitminded.nl or apply through the application form. I would be happy to tell you more about the organization, the team and the technical challenges involved.
Hoe wij werken
Solliciteren hoort geen black box te zijn. Daarom werkt BitMinded als een continuous delivery pipeline: transparant, iteratief en zonder ruis. Iedere stap levert waarde, met korte feedbackloops, duidelijke communicatie en grip op het proces.
Intake — We starten met inzicht
We brengen samen je persoonlijke en technische ambities in kaart. Wat drijft je, welke stack past bij je en in wat voor team of organisatie kom jij het best tot je recht?
Introductie — Alleen als het écht klopt
We introduceren je alleen bij bedrijven waar cultuur, voorwaarden en technische scope volledig matchen. Geen ruis, geen gokwerk, alleen kansen die écht passen.
Gesprekken & Tech-assignments — Voorbereid de diepte in
Je krijgt vooraf alle context die je nodig hebt: team, architectuur en verwachtingen. Zo ga je elk gesprek met vertrouwen in. Goed voorbereid en technisch scherp.
Feedback — Korte loops, snelle duidelijkheid
Na iedere stap ontvang je directe en eerlijke terugkoppeling. Zo weet je altijd waar je aan toe bent, blijf je continu leren en hou je grip op het proces.
Nieuwe baan — Jij kiest bewust, wij begeleiden zorgvuldig
Samen zorgen we dat jouw nieuwe rol past bij wat je zoekt: inhoud, cultuur én toekomst. Vanaf de aanbieding tot de start begeleiden we je stap voor stap, zonder stress of verrassingen.
Blijven bouwen — We houden contact
Na je start blijven we bereikbaar en betrokken. Een goede samenwerking stopt niet bij een contract, die bouwen we samen verder uit.
How we work
Recruitment should not feel like a black box. That is why BitMinded operates like a continuous delivery pipeline: transparent, iterative and free of unnecessary noise.
Every step delivers value. You receive clear communication, honest feedback and continuous insight into where you stand. No long silences or uncertainty, but a process where you stay in control and always understand the next step.
This is how we ensure that applying does not feel like waiting, but like working together on your next step.
Intake: We start with insight
Together we map out your personal and technical ambitions. What drives you? Which stack fits you? And what type of team or organization helps you do your best work?
Introduction: Only when it truly fits
We introduce you only to companies where the culture, conditions and technical scope fully align. No noise. No guesswork. Only opportunities that genuinely match.
Interviews and technical assessments: You enter with confidence
You receive all the context you need upfront, including the team, architecture, expectations and challenges. You enter every conversation well-prepared and technically sharp.
Feedback: Short loops and quick clarity
After each step you receive direct and honest feedback. You always know where you stand, you keep learning and you stay in control.
New role: You choose deliberately, we guide carefully
Together we ensure your new role fits what you are looking for, including the content, culture and long-term direction. From offer to start date, we guide every step without stress or surprises.
Keep building: We stay connected
Even after you start, we remain available and involved. A strong partnership does not end at a contract. We continue building it together.