# Junior/Middle Java Developer

[Helpware Inc](https://gurify.com/jobs?q=Helpware%20Inc) · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Posted yesterday

Junior

[Java](https://gurify.com/jobs/java)

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## Job description

Junior/Middle Java Developer
Company: Helpware
Location: Amsterdam, NL
Type: FULL_TIME

### About the Role

We are looking for a Junior/Middle Java Developer to join the engineering team and contribute to the development of reliable, scalable, and high-quality backend solutions.

In this role, you will work closely with the Engineering Manager, Product Owner, and other developers to build and maintain backend services and customer-facing applications. You will have the opportunity to work with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and distributed systems while developing your software engineering skills in a collaborative environment.

We are looking for someone with a solid foundation in Java development, an understanding of backend architecture, and an interest in building and maintaining production applications.

Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Working Model: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office
Contract Duration: 6+ months
Start Date: ASAP
Experience: 2–3 years of relevant experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree

### Key Responsibilities

### Backend Development

- Develop, test, and maintain backend services and applications using Java and Spring Boot.
- Build and maintain microservices and contribute to distributed systems.
- Develop and support customer-facing applications.
- Write clean, readable, reusable, and maintainable code following software engineering best practices.
- Apply appropriate design patterns and principles such as SOLID and DRY.
- Work with SQL and NoSQL databases.

### Production Ownership and Reliability

- Contribute to the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of applications in production.
- Monitor application health and performance and help identify and resolve issues.
- Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of technical incidents.
- Help improve application reliability, performance, and stability.
- Maintain technical documentation and follow established operational practices.

### Software Design and Quality

- Contribute to technical design discussions and help implement solutions that meet business requirements.
- Write and maintain automated tests to ensure code quality.
- Participate in code reviews and refactoring activities.
- Follow security, data integrity, and quality standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve existing code, systems, and development processes.

### Collaboration and Communication

- Collaborate with developers, the Engineering Manager, and the Product Owner.
- Communicate technical challenges clearly and ask relevant questions when needed.
- Contribute to team discussions and continuous improvement initiatives.

### Requirements

- 1–3 years of relevant software development experience.
- Practical experience with Java.
- Experience with or a good understanding of Spring Boot.
- Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
- Knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
- Understanding of object-oriented programming, common design patterns, and software engineering best practices.
- Familiarity with automated testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
- Basic understanding of application deployment, monitoring, and production support.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

### Work Arrangement

- Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
- Hybrid work model, with 2 days per week in the office.
- Initial contract duration of 6+ months.
- ASAP start date.

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