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Backend (Full-stack) Software Engineer

Posted: April 30, 2025

Job Description

Axual is seeking a Senior Backend (Full-Stack) Software Engineer to join their fast-growing scale-up revolutionizing real-time event stream processing with Apache Kafka. You will design and build scalable, secure features across the stack, contributing to a platform used by major enterprises.

Key Information

  • Location Model: Hybrid
  • Location Details: Utrecht, Netherlands (Hybrid)
  • Salary Range: Competitive + performance-based commission
  • Years Experience Min: 3+ years
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Company Industry: Real-time Data Streaming / Software (Apache Kafka)
  • Visa Sponsorship: N/A
  • Relocation Assistance: N/A
  • Working Hours: N/A

Technical Stack

  • Core (Must-Have):
    • Java (3+ years, preferably enterprise)
    • Microservices Architecture
    • Containerization
    • Spring Ecosystem (Boot, Web, Security, Data)
    • Git
    • Maven
    • CI/CD Practices
  • Nice-to-Have:
    • Apache Kafka or other streaming/messaging systems
    • Docker
    • Kubernetes
    • Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
    • Java 17
    • Spring Boot 3
    • Modern JS frameworks (React, Vue, Angular)

Role & Responsibilities

  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Design and build scalable, secure, user-friendly features.
    • Work with modern open-source tools.
    • Contribute across the backend and potentially frontend.
    • Write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
    • Collaborate in a cross-functional, agile team.
  • Must-Have Qualifications:
    • 3+ years professional experience with Java.
    • Deep understanding of microservices architecture and containerization.
    • Hands-on experience with the Spring ecosystem.
    • Familiarity with Git, Maven, and CI/CD.
    • Strong product mindset.
  • Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
    • Experience with Apache Kafka or other streaming systems.
    • Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.
    • Experience with Java 17 or Spring Boot 3.
    • Front-end experience with modern JS frameworks.

Company & Culture

  • Benefits Highlights:
    • Competitive salary + performance-based commission.
    • Hybrid work environment (Utrecht HQ).
    • Top-tier tools (MacBook Pro).
    • Work From Home budget.
    • Development/training budget.
  • Potential Red Flags / Things to Note:
    • Performance-based commission structure (potential for variability).
  • Company Culture Snippets:
    • Fast-growing tech scale-up.
    • Emphasis on autonomy & ownership.
    • Vibrant team culture (game nights, outings, drinks).

Job Details

Location

Remote / Utrecht, Netherlands

Key Skills

Docker React Java Ci/cd Git Angular Vue Microservices Apache Kafka Maven Spring