Java Architect (Spring, Kubernetes, open source)

Java architect at a specialised Java and open-source consultancy, working for clients across Gelderland and Utrecht.

Java Architect for a specialised Java and open-source consultancy with offices in Gelderland and Utrecht. You design the architecture of business-critical Java applications at clients, from government to financial services, and you stay close to the code.

What you will do:

• Design and guard the architecture of Java applications and integration landscapes.
• Make technology choices in Spring, microservices, messaging and container platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Coach development teams at the client, review code and set the standards.
• Advise clients on modernisation, cloud migration and security.
• Share knowledge internally through meetups, training and the firm's own knowledge group.

What you bring:

• At least 8 years of Java experience, several of them as architect or lead.
• Deep knowledge of Spring, Java EE or Jakarta EE and of distributed systems.
• Experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift, CI/CD and infrastructure as code.
• You explain architecture decisions clearly to developers and to management.
• Fluent Dutch, spoken and written.

What you get:

• A salary in line with seniority, with good secondary benefits.
• Training budget, certifications and conference visits.
• Hybrid work: at the client, from home and at one of the two offices.
• A team of Java specialists that shares knowledge instead of keeping it.