<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (<a class="c-link c-link--focus-visible" href="http://monks.com/careers" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://monks.com/careers" data-sk="tooltip_parent">monks.com/careers</a>).</span></p></div><h2><strong>About the Role</strong></h2> <p data-path-to-node="1">As a Dutch Backend Developer, you’ll build, optimise, and maintain server-side Java application logic for our clients, driving seamless integration and high performance. Working closely with front-end developers, data analysts, and key stakeholders, you will deliver scalable, robust backend solutions across diverse business applications. We are looking for someone who is passionate about seeking new opportunities to create impactful work.</p> <h3><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3> <ul data-path-to-node="3"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Build</strong> and maintain high-performance, reliable server-side Java logic.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Collaborate</strong> with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Design</strong> and implement APIs and RESTful services to industry standards.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Set up</strong>, maintain, and optimize databases.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Optimise</strong> application performance and ensure scalability and security.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Identify</strong> and resolve bugs and performance bottlenecks.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,6,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,6,0" data-index-in-node="0">Write</strong> clean, scalable code following Java best practices.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,7,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,7,0" data-index-in-node="0">Participate</strong> in code reviews and uphold coding best practices.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,8,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,8,0" data-index-in-node="0">Partner</strong> with QA, DevOps, and Product Management to deliver robust applications.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,9,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,9,0" data-index-in-node="0">Maintain</strong> technical and API documentation.</p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-path-to-node="5">About You</h2> <h3 data-path-to-node="6">The essentials:</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="7"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Citizenship & Language:</strong> Dutch citizenship and fluency in the Dutch language are required.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Education:</strong> Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or higher), Information Technology, or equivalent experience.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Java Expertise:</strong> Proven experience in Java development with a strong understanding of core Java (OOP, concurrency, JVM internals), exception handling, and modern Java features (Streams, Optional, Lambda expressions).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Frameworks & APIs:</strong> Solid experience with Spring Boot, Spring Data, Hibernate/JPA, and RESTful API design/implementation.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Databases:</strong> Proficiency with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Core Tech Stack:</strong> Proficiency with Maven or Gradle, and version control using Git.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,6,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,6,0" data-index-in-node="0">Versatility:</strong> Proven backend experience with a demonstrated ability to work with and quickly adapt to additional programming languages.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,7,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,7,0" data-index-in-node="0">Professional Skills:</strong> Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, knowledge of agile methodologies/SDLC, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as a team collaborator.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="8">Not a must, but a plus:</h3> <ul data-path