Java Data Engineer
About this role
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid – 2 days/week in office)
Employment Type: Full-time (FTC)
About the Role
We are hiring for one of our clients and are looking for an experienced Java Data Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team in Amsterdam. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable data platforms and distributed systems using modern Java technologies, cloud infrastructure, and event-driven architectures.
You will work with technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, AWS, and MySQL to build reliable, high-performance data solutions that support business-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable data applications and distributed systems.
Build backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
Develop and maintain event-driven solutions using Kafka.
Design and optimize MySQL databases.
Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes and AWS.
Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, and architects.
Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.
Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices.
Requirements
Minimum 8 years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong experience with Java and Spring/Spring Boot.
Experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.
Strong knowledge of MySQL.
Experience with Kubernetes.
Hands-on experience with AWS.
Experience building and maintaining distributed systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Fluent English, both spoken and written.
Nice to Have
Python
Terraform
Snowflake
dbt (Data Build Tool)
Dagster
Experience with modern data engineering pipelines
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.