Senior Software Engineer - Java / Kotlin / AI / Full Stack

<p>Our client is a senior software engineering consultancy focused on the Java ecosystem, software craftsmanship and the practical impact of AI on modern development. </p> <p>They are looking for an experienced engineer who enjoys building high-quality production systems, sharing knowledge and working with other strong developers. Fluent Dutch is a must-have for this role.</p> <h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2> <ul> <li>Design, build and improve high-quality software systems for leading clients</li> <li>Work hands-on with Java, Kotlin and the JVM ecosystem on backend, full-stack and cloud-native projects</li> <li>Help clients improve architecture, engineering practices, delivery processes and the practical use of AI in software development</li> <li>Contribute to production-ready systems with a strong focus on quality, maintainability, performance and reliability</li> <li>Collaborate with experienced developers, architects and technology experts</li> <li>Explore and apply AI-assisted and agentic engineering practices in real-world software delivery</li> <li>Share knowledge through talks, blogs, meetups, training sessions or internal sessions</li> <li>Keep developing your own craft through coaching, conferences, training and challenging technical work</li> </ul> <h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>5+ years of professional software engineering experience</li> <li>Strong experience with Java or Kotlin and the JVM ecosystem</li> <li>Fluent Dutch and strong English communication skills</li> <li>A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering or equivalent practical experience</li> <li>A strong engineering mindset: you care about clean code, architecture, testing, delivery and maintainability</li> <li>Curiosity about AI in software engineering and a willingness to experiment with new tools and workflows</li> <li>Experience with one or more JVM frameworks such as Spring, Quarkus or similar</li> <li>Experience with CI/CD, test automation, DevOps, monitoring or automated deployments</li> <li>Experience with cloud and container technologies such as AWS, GCP, Docker or Kubernetes</li> <li>Experience with relational or NoSQL databases</li> <li>Experience with event-driven architectures such as Kafka, Redis or Vert.x is a plus</li> <li>Experience with frontend technologies such as Angular, React or Vue is a plus</li> <li>Experience with public speaking, meetups, conferences or training is a plus</li> <li>A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills</li> <li>A location near one of their offices (preferred Utrecht)</li> </ul> <h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation, including profit sharing</li> <li>An immediate contract for an indefinite period</li> <li>Challenging projects in the JVM ecosystem, including architecture, software delivery and AI-related initiatives</li> <li>Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home, depending on the client project</li> <li>A small local team where people know each other personally</li> <li>Direct access to local leadership and a developer-led company culture</li> <li>A personal development plan focused on your growth, expertise and job satisfaction</li> <li>Time, support and resources to develop your knowledge through training, conferences, blogs, speaking and community involvement</li> <li>Opportunities to become a trainer and share your expertise with others</li> <li>A self-managing, social and knowledge-driven work environment</li> <li>Access to an international network of senior developers, architects and technology experts</li> <li>Strong connections to developer communities</li> <li>Fun team events such as trips, hackathons and social activities</li> </ul> <p>Applying should not be complicated. If you are interested, please also send us a link to your GitHub, GitLab, Stack Overflow profile or personal website.</p>