Senior Java Backend Developer

Ready to build scalable, event-driven integrations that connect complex systems?

We are looking for a Senior Java backend Developer to modernise integrations and help shape our event-driven architecture in Eindhoven.

Organisation

At APS Group you will work in an international environment where thinkers, content creators and production experts collaborate to bring marketing communications to life. APS delivers marketing solutions for international clients such as Albert Heijn, AkzoNobel, Maersk, Hoya and Barclays, working with the headquarter in the UK and teams across the world.

In the Netherlands, APS has three locations with around 160 employees. Group wide the organisation has more than 1,000 employees.

What you will do

As senior Java developer, you will build and maintains the company's webshop software.Your focus is on building and modernising integrations between internal and external systems and helping set company standards and best practices for integrations.

You play a key role in rebuilding existing legacy integrations to Event-Driven architecture, ensuring scalability and maintainability. Your work shows a level of high code quality.

You will:

• Architect, build and maintain integration solutions using Java, Spring and microservices;
• Design and implement event-driven architectures leveraging a Central Message Bus (CMB);
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between systems;
• Define and enforce best practices and standards for integration development;
• Support the migration of existing legacy integrations towards a new event-driven architecture, ensuring scalability and maintainability;
• Contribute to Domain-Driven Design (DDD) initiatives and ensure alignment with business domains;
• Coach peers, lead by example, and foster a culture of clean, testable and maintainable code.

What you bring

You are someone who enjoys tackling complex architectural challenges and working on complex projects from start to finish. You are problem-solving oriented, innovative, reliable, punctual, proactive and communicative, with a wide interest in new technology. High code quality and attention to details are essential.

• Advanced knowledge of Java, Spring and microservices
• Strong experience with integration design and event-driven architecture
• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design and best practices (SOLID)
• Experience with REST and messaging systems (e.g. AWS EventBridge and SQS)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

What we offer

• A competitive salary up to 80k gross a year including holiday allowance based on 40 hours a week. Salary is depending on recent and relevant experience.
• 29 vacation days (for a full-time contract).
• Good pension plan and optional collective health insurance.
• Hybrid working.
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km, up to 100 km per day.
• Choose your own laptop: Mac or Windows.
• Office perks: fruit and cookies, darts and foosball.
• APS Relax: opt into fun social events organised by colleagues.
• Growth opportunities in a fast-paced, international environment.

For this role we don’t offer a relocation package.

If you already working and living in the Netherlands, we can support with your change of sponsorship.

Application

Are you energized and enthusiastic after reading this job? You can apply through the application form below. If you have any questions or would like more information about this vacancy, please contact our consultant(s):

Rutger Schröder: +31618014776/ [email protected]

Elise Voeten: +31653342574/ [email protected]