Senior Backend Engineer

Write code you're proud of. Ship systems that last.

About the Practice

Xebia Software Development builds high-quality, scalable backend systems for clients across the Benelux. We work on distributed architectures, cloud-native platforms, AI-enabled services, and business-critical software... and we do it properly.

Clean code, automated testing, continuous delivery, and solid architecture are non-negotiable here. If you find yourself caring deeply about how something is built, not just whether it works, you'll fit right in.

The Role

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Xebia, you'll be embedded in client teams, designing and building high-quality systems from the ground up. You'll have strong opinions on how software should be built: and you'll use them.

What you'll work on

• Backend services built to last: clean, tested, maintainable
• Distributed systems and event-driven architectures
• Code and architecture reviews that actually raise the bar
• Introducing engineering best practices where they're missing
• AI integrations where they genuinely add value

What you bring

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience
• Deep experience with Kotlin, Java, Scala, or Go
• Strong opinions on testing, clean code, and continuous delivery
• Familiarity with AI tools and LLMs - curiosity counts too
• The ability to communicate clearly with both engineers and stakeholders
• Currently based in the Netherlands

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud-native architectures (Kubernetes, AWS, GCP)
• Open source contributions or active side projects
• Dutch language skills

What We Offer

💼 Work & Flexibility

• Permanent contract from day one
• Hybrid working model
• Up to 20 working days per year working from abroad
• 25 vacation days
• Sabbatical savings plan

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• Full pension scheme
• Mobility budget up to €930

📚 Growth & Development

• €5,000 annual learning & development budget + 6 dedicated study days
• Unlimited book budget
• Bi-weekly knowledge sessions, innovation days, and an annual TED-style event

🧠 Tools & Home Office

• IT budget: laptop, phone, headphones, iPad, and more
• €750 home office budget

🍎 Office & Culture

• Free lunch, great coffee, and an in-office snack bar
• Inspiring offices in Hilversum and Amsterdam
• Regular social and sports events

🏋️ Health & Wellbeing

• Bedrijfsfitness or ClassPass subscription
• OpenUp mental wellbeing platform + Headspace

Note: Only apply if you currently live in the Netherlands. No agencies, please.