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. ⛷️