Salt
Java Software Engineer
Build and run scalable backend services in AWS using Java/Kubernetes, owning services end-to-end with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
- Compensation
- €100 / hr
- Location
- Netherlands
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 3–5 years of software engineering experience
- Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and microservices
- Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices
Full description
Salt is currently hiring a Software Engineer for a client of ours in Amsterdam.
The candidate would need to have kvk/zzp and it is paying around 100 euros per hour.
Overview
Design, build, and operate scalable backend services using modern cloud-native and AI-driven technologies. Own services end-to-end, from development through production, while contributing to system design, reliability, and continuous improvement.
- Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda)
- Data: SQL / NoSQL
- DevOps: CI/CD, Git, Infrastructure as Code
- AI (Nice to have): Generative AI / LLM integrations
- Observability: Monitoring & logging tools
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain scalable backend services and APIs
- Write clean, testable, and reusable code with strong test automation
- Own services end-to-end (deployment, monitoring, production support)
- Troubleshoot incidents and drive root cause analysis
- Contribute to system design and architectural decisions
- Improve performance, reliability, and development processes
- Collaborate across teams and mentor junior engineers
Requirements
- 3–5 years of software engineering experience
- Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and microservices
- Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices