Senior Java Developer (m/w/d)
Senior Java developer joining a DevOps team that runs a business-critical rail operations backend (timetable/infrastructure data, ERTMS) in the Netherlands. Day-to-day: build Java/Spring Boot services and integrations, migrate workloads from private cloud to Azure/AKS, and deliver critical functionality, with an on-call rotation. Excellent Dutch is mandatory.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Netherlands
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- HBO or WO level of thinking and working (Bachelor's or Master's degree level)
- Minimum 5 years of recent experience as a Senior Java Developer in a complex IT environment
- Deep, demonstrable hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure and container platforms, preferably AKS
- Extensive experience with asynchronous messaging, REST services, and integrations in distributed systems
- Experience with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
- Experience with automated testing, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
- Experience with business-critical software requiring high availability and reliability
- Experience using AI tools responsibly in software development and coaching colleagues in their adoption
- Excellent command of the Dutch language (mandatory)
- Hands-on, pragmatic, and results-oriented approach
- Ability to move quickly from analysis to execution
- Ability to influence colleagues through technical seniority and constructively challenge existing ways of working
- Willingness to participate in an on-call support rotation
Nice to have
- Experience with complex real-time or mission-critical systems (e.g. rail, logistics, traffic management)
- Experience with migrations from private cloud environments to Azure
Full description
Everience is an international consulting group delivering AI-augmented digital services and placing people at the heart of the AI revolution.
With a presence in Europe, Africa, Asia and America, Everience offers its 4,000-strong workforce the most demanding and stimulating environment in which to transform and develop their skills, learning about new AI-based roles and building their future employability.
Through its Symbiotic Academy the group offers a unique hub for training, practical application and exchange where everyone can experiment, learn, and progress in the fields of artificial intelligence and data.
In accordance with its core purpose of orchestrating the symbiotic relationship between humans and AI in the workplace, Everience is making the augmented employee the driving force of a “symbiotic age”, where AI enhances talents and opens up new career opportunities.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join a DevOps team working on a business-critical backend platform that processes timetable and infrastructure information and makes it available in real time to operational systems. The platform consists of modern, independently deployable components and plays a key role in supporting day-to-day operations. As part of the current transformation roadmap, the team is focused on further developing the platform, supporting system integrations, migrating workloads from a private cloud environment to Azure/AKS, and delivering new functionality for critical operational processes, including ERTMS and integrated operational control. This role requires a hands-on senior engineer who can combine technical expertise with a pragmatic approach and contribute directly to the successful delivery of these initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Develop Java and Spring Boot components and integrations to support further platform development;
- Support consuming systems in connecting to a new message format;
- Deliver the migration to Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS);
- Deliver new functionality for critical operational processes, including ERTMS and integrated operational control;
- Critically assess technical choices for simplicity, quality, and feasibility;
- Apply and promote modern engineering, testing, and DevOps practices within the team;
- Use AI tools purposefully for development, testing, refactoring, and analysis, and help the team adopt these practices;
- Work hands-on across the full software lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement;
- Work closely with technical leads while constructively challenging existing decisions and solution directions where appropriate;