We are looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer to join our BUX team based in Amsterdam.

Engineering is at the heart of BUX, and we take pride in our engineering culture. As a member of the development team, you will work on complex systems, which you will help optimize further. Your contributions will also play a pivotal role in our journey towards continuous deployment and zero downtime. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to build exciting new features, ranging from core trading functionalities to user experience and engagement enhancements. We value your ideas and encourage everyone in the company to make investing accessible to all. Many of the features in our app originate from ideas generated by our team members!

What you will do

• Write clean, maintainable code with extensive test coverage
• Participate in code reviews and engage in technical discussions
• Collaborate with team members (or other teams) to define, plan, design, build and deploy new features and improvements to existing ones

Our tech stack: Java, Kotlin, Spring, Spring Boot, GCP, Kubernetes, CQRS and Event Sourcing with Kafka, Elasticsearch, Cassandra, Terraform, GitHub and GitHub Actions.

What you need to succeed

We are looking for you if you are passionate about what you do, you always leave the codebase better than you found it, you are eager to learn, and you enjoy trying out different things in collaboration with your peers. Furthermore, we require:

• Proficiency in Java
• Proficiency in object-oriented design skills
• Experience designing systems for performance, and scalability, while prioritizing security
• Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests
• Strong understanding and experience with the Spring framework
• Experience implementing REST services supporting client-facing applications
• Experience with cloud orchestration, event streaming, and reactive, actor-based systems
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum development methodology
  
  Nice-to-have:
• Experience with Kotlin (we increasingly use Kotlin for our backend services)
• Experience with GCP (we manage our services throughout their lifecycle)
• A DevOps mindset (we encourage our engineers to be involved in every stage of the systems development life cycle, from writing code to maintaining cloud infrastructure)

Why will you enjoy working as a Senior Software Engineer at BUX?

• Our code is modern (Java 11+ / Kotlin), built with a quality mindset, minimizing firefighting and legacy struggles
• You will join and collaborate with a team of intelligent peers to build exciting new features
• You'll find a fun, learning-oriented, and productive work environment
• You will be part of a company that values your ideas and promotes continuous learning

How we hire

To learn more about our approach to hiring and how to prepare for your interviews, check out our How we hire section.

Adjustments for the hiring process

We want you to feel empowered to show your best self during the application process. If there's anything we can do to accommodate you better (interview timing, place, etc), please let us know in your application form.

Our benefits

• International and fun work environment
• Company pension plan
  
• Flexibility is at our core, we offer a hybrid work environment (1-3 days at the office)
• Working from home & travel allowances
• Learning budget and full access to our learning and development platform
• A1 Dutch language course for you (and your partner)
  
• Delicious lunches at the office
• The possibility to work from abroad for 1 month every 12 months
• Take care of your mental and emotional well-being with unlimited appointments with psychologists or coaches through OpenUp
• Regular team gatherings and fun company events

Everyone is welcome

At BUX, we are committed to building a team with various backgrounds, skills and views. We celebrate our differences and foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.

In other words: we don't hire based on a one-size-fits-all formula. We review every application carefully and look forward to getting to know you better. No matter who you are or what your background is.

Department

Engineering

Role

Java Software Engineer

Locations

Amsterdam

Remote status

Hybrid Remote

Employment type

Full-time

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