Senior Software Engineer Java Kotlin AI Full Stack

Our client is a senior software engineering consultancy focused on the Java ecosystem software craftsmanship and the practical impact of AI on modern development.

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.

• Design build and improve high-quality software systems for leading clients
• Work hands-on with Java Kotlin and the JVM ecosystem on backend full-stack and cloud-native projects
• Help clients improve architecture engineering practices delivery processes and the practical use of AI in software development
• Contribute to production-ready systems with a strong focus on quality maintainability performance and reliability
• Collaborate with experienced developers architects and technology experts
• Explore and apply AI-assisted and agentic engineering practices in real-world software delivery
• Share knowledge through talks blogs meetups training sessions or internal sessions
• Keep developing your own craft through coaching conferences training and challenging technical work

• 5 years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong experience with Java or Kotlin and the JVM ecosystem
• Fluent Dutch and strong English communication skills
• A bachelors or masters degree in computer science software engineering or equivalent practical experience
• A strong engineering mindset: you care about clean code architecture testing delivery and maintainability
• Curiosity about AI in software engineering and a willingness to experiment with new tools and workflows
• Experience with one or more JVM frameworks such as Spring Quarkus or similar
• Experience with CI/CD test automation DevOps monitoring or automated deployments
• Experience with cloud and container technologies such as AWS GCP Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience with relational or NoSQL databases
• Experience with event-driven architectures such as Kafka Redis or Vert.x is a plus
• Experience with frontend technologies such as Angular React or Vue is a plus
• Experience with public speaking meetups conferences or training is a plus
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
• A location near one of their offices (preferred Utrecht)

• Competitive compensation including profit sharing
• An immediate contract for an indefinite period
• Challenging projects in the JVM ecosystem including architecture software delivery and AI-related initiatives
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home depending on the client project
• A small local team where people know each other personally
• Direct access to local leadership and a developer-led company culture
• A personal development plan focused on your growth expertise and job satisfaction
• Time support and resources to develop your knowledge through training conferences blogs speaking and community involvement
• Opportunities to become a trainer and share your expertise with others
• A self-managing social and knowledge-driven work environment
• Access to an international network of senior developers architects and technology experts
• Strong connections to developer communities
• Fun team events such as trips hackathons and social activities

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.