Software Engineer

Salt is currently hiring a Software Engineer for a client of ours in Amsterdam.

We are looking for a Java Backend Engineer II to design, develop, and operate scalable backend services within our Messaging Services platform. You will work on high-performance distributed systems, contribute to system design, and ensure reliable production operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend applications and microservices using Java.
• Write clean, scalable, and testable code following engineering best practices.
• Own services end-to-end, including deployment, monitoring, and production support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes.
• Contribute to system architecture, solution design, and technical improvements.
• Implement automated testing and CI/CD practices to ensure software quality.
• Create and maintain operational documentation and runbooks.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver business solutions.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 3-5 years of backend software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and backend application development.
• Experience with microservices, REST APIs, and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of system design, monitoring, and production operations.
• Experience with cloud technologies, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience

• Messaging platforms or communication systems.
• Event-driven architectures and asynchronous processing.
• Observability, monitoring, and distributed tracing.
• AI/LLM integrations, search platforms, or customer engagement systems.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements