Back-end developer in the Netherlands - contract

We're offering a 1 year contract in Veghel for Back-end Engineer for a global leader in intralogistics. Do you see a challenge in building data-driven services for our customers? Do you want to contribute to the fast-growing Technology Department on its journey to become more data driven? If so, then join our Digital Service Platform team!

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer with proficiency in Azure technologies to join our team in the development and enhancement of the Customer Web Portal. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Java, along with expertise in Azure services, including but not limited to Azure Kubernetes, Azure CosmosDB, Azure Search, Azure Enterprise Service Bus, and Azure Functions. In addition, the candidate should be well-versed in software development principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the customer web portal using Java, C# for legacy.
• Ensure that the developed software meets high quality standards by implementing unit, component, and integration tests.
• Integrate the portal with various Azure services, including Azure Kubernetes, Azure CosmosDB, Azure Search, Azure Enterprise Service Bus, and Azure Functions.
• Develop and maintain OpenAPI using MS WebApi to provide an API for the portal.
• Design and implement a microservice architecture using Docker and Azure Kubernetes.
• Develop and maintain the portal's database using Java and its ecosystem, and Azure CosmosDB.
• Implement authentication and authorization using Keycloak IDP.
• Implement messaging using Kafka.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Azure Bicep.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to ensure the portal is correctly deployed and maintained.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers.
• Use Jira to track and manage development tasks and project progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in Java and related frameworks (Spring, Hibernate, Maven etc.), C# is a plus.
• Experience with Azure services including Azure Kubernetes, Azure CosmosDB, Azure Search, Azure Enterprise Service Bus, Azure Functions, etc.
• Strong knowledge of unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Able to mentor and guide other developers.
• Able to take continuously improve the software and provide improvements cross teams.
• Good written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

If you are passionate about developing web applications and have a solid understanding of Java and Azure we encourage you to apply. Please include your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position.

Reasons why you should apply:

• This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-established global organisation
• A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities of career progression

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Zuzanna Szelest at (url removed)

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