# Senior Backend Engineer

[Sytac](https://gurify.com/jobs?q=Sytac) · Amsterdam · Posted 6 weeks ago

Senior

[Backend](https://gurify.com/jobs/backend)

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## Job description

At Sytac, we build high-performing engineering teams for leading organizations. We combine a pragmatic, people-first culture with technical craftsmanship, giving engineers the autonomy to do their best work in real production environments.

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer – Kotlin / Java to join one of our key clients in the Netherlands. You are a software engineer who takes pride in clean, production-grade code — and you treat craftsmanship as a standard, not an extra.

### What you'll do

- Build, own, and operate backend services in Kotlin or Java using Spring Boot on cloud infrastructure (Azure, GCP or equivalent).

- Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code — comprehensive test coverage is part of how you work.

- Run services in production: CI/CD, incident response, and continuous improvement in a Kubernetes environment.

- Apply solid design patterns and clean code principles to keep things healthy at scale.

- Work with SQL and NoSQL databases — and choose the right one for the job.

- Collaborate actively with engineers and business stakeholders, flag issues early, and help shape a strong team culture.

- Use AI and agentic development tools where they genuinely add value.

### What we're looking for

- 8+ years of backend engineering experience in complex, fast-moving environments.

- Strong hands-on Kotlin and/or Java (JVM) skills with Spring Boot.

- Solid cloud experience — Azure, GCP, or similar.

- Deep understanding of software craftsmanship, clean code, and design patterns.

- Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases.

- Day-to-day Kubernetes and CI/CD experience in production.

- Independent and proactive — you focus on what matters and move fast when it counts.

- Clear communicator who connects well with both technical and business teams.

- Affinity with AI-assisted and agentic development approaches.

### Nice to have

- Python and/or ReactJS experience.

- Experience in regulated or high-availability environments.

- History of contributing to engineering standards, team culture, or internal knowledge sharing.

### Life at Sytac

Working at Sytac means joining a community that prioritizes your growth:

- Unlimited Growth Days: Time off for learning, conferences, and Sytac activities. 📚

- The Best Gear: Choose your own laptop (up to €4,000, we cover 50%) plus a tech budget. 💻

- Invest in You: €2,400 annual budget for training and certifications. 🌿

- Future Proof: 3.75% employer pension contribution.

- Legendary Trips: Ski trips, beach BBQs, and epic parties. ⛷️

**Live in Sytac’s hiring system.** Read from the company's own applicant tracking system, not reposted from a job board — so it's a real, open requisition rather than an ad that outlived the role.

We remove it as soon as it disappears at source.

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