Software Engineer – Java 17, Kotlin

Software Engineer – Java 17, Kotlin

We are supporting a global organisation

6 months contract initially – 40 hours per week- hourly rate is up to €115, 2 days per week in the Amsterdam office

Hiring Manager’s Focus:

• must have  is good Java knowledge and kotlin + dropwizard
• must have is Java, Springboot 3

We are looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java 17 to join our team in building and supporting a complex financial data platform. This role focuses on designing and implementing robust, scalable backend services that enable accurate data transformation and financial analytics across multiple business units.

You will play a key role in developing high-availability services, integrating data pipelines, and creating applications that deliver critical financial insights. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and is comfortable owning features end-to-end — from design to production support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain backend services using Java 17, Spring Boot 3, and Kotlin.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain high-availability data pipelines supporting a financial data platform.
• Integrate and implement changes across multiple backend applications and systems.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of services, with a focus on secure and auditable solutions.
• Collaborate closely with finance, IT, and BI stakeholders to deliver backend solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Support automation, data lineage, logging, and audit evidence for financial applications.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues efficiently and communicate resolutions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to platform improvements through performance tuning, code reviews, and refactoring.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience working with Java 17, JVM, and Spring Boot 3.
• Solid experience with Kotlin and familiarity with alternative frameworks such as Dropwizard 3.
• Hands-on experience with service mesh solutions (e.g., Istio) and managing cron jobs.
• Proven ability to independently deliver features end-to-end — including development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and support.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a high level of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.

Bonus Experience (Not required but nice to have):

• Exposure to financial systems or working in a finance-related tech environment.
• Experience building applications that support audit, compliance, or risk controls.