Senior Backend (Java) Engineers

Salary Competitive

Location: Netherlands - Hybrid

As a Senior Backend Engineer (Java) you'll play a key role in designing and building resilient systems that power our Data Management Platform, ensuring they perform at scale and operate reliably in production.

What You’ll Do

Design and develop backend systems that are cloud-native, highly scalable, and globally distributed
Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code
Continuously improve the architecture of our data platform and refine existing components
Tackle challenges in real-time data streaming and event-driven systems
Take ownership of systems in production, ensuring reliability and performance
Share knowledge, mentor team members, and contribute to evolving team practices and workflows

What We’re Looking For

7+ years of hands-on backend development experience in a professional setting
Deep expertise in Java and the Spring ecosystem
Familiarity with big data technologies such as Cassandra, Kafka, or Kinesis
Solid knowledge of RDBMS, Unix/Linux, and version control systems
Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and the full development lifecycle
Strong understanding of event-driven architectures and distributed systems at scale
Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a collaborative, proactive mindset
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment

Bonus Points For

Experience with the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)
Familiarity with agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban
Strong experience with AWS cloud services

Interview Process

TA Interview
A conversation with the Team Lead
A technical take home test focused on backend and big data challenges
A presentation session to discuss your approach
A final stage interview

Benefits we offer…

Competitive compensation package, including equity
Great work equipment,
Annual personal learning budget
Free Lunch in the office
Mental health support through nilo.health

Benefits may vary depending on location.

Hear why our team likes it here at supermetrics.com/careers/life-at-supermetrics.
Get to know our Engineering team at supermetrics.com/careers/engineering.

Does this sound like your next career milestone? Apply now! We'll fill the position the moment we find the right person. Please also note we'll prioritise candidates that are already based in The Netherlands.

Supermetrics is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all. We believe that a diverse workforce is a strong workforce, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know. You can reach us at talentacquisition@supermetrics.com All requests for accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Join us on our mission to make data a marketing superpower

Supermetrics is a frontrunner in data integration technology, with 15% of global advertising spend reported through our products.

We help marketers turn their data into insights that improve business results and predict the best next step. Our technology streamlines marketing data for over 200,000 businesses through a network of agencies and customers like Shopify, HubSpot, and Nestlé. Since our founding in 2013, we've grown profitably to reach 750K+ users and over 60M€ in annual recurring revenue.

We're a team of 360+ growth-minded people from diverse backgrounds. Together, we make a multicultural, resourceful, and collaborative team.

Supermetrics operates on trust, transparency, and a keen customer focus. Forward-looking and action-oriented, we work hard to raise the bar in our industry. As team players, we help each other and win together.

We're hiring for a diverse, skilled, and collaborative team and building an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.

It all started with a Google t-shirt... Read the rest of our growth story at supermetrics.com/about.

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours

Free coffee / tea

Near public transit

Social gatherings

Free office snacks

Free friday beers

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Join us on our mission to turn data into a marketing superpower Supermetrics is a pioneer in marketing intelligence technology. We help marketing teams connect, manage, analyze, and activate their data to drive business growth. Trusted by 200,000 companies worldwide, we process 15% of global marketing data. Since our founding in 2013, we’ve grown profitably to over 60M€ in annual recurring revenue. And we’re just getting started. We’re a global team of 360 growth-minded people from diverse backgrounds. Forward-looking and action-oriented, we’re committed to raising the bar in the industry. As team players, we help each other and win together. We're hiring for a diverse, competent, and collaborative team and building an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.