Java Software Engineer

Protolabs

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Posted on: 9/17/2025

Origin: • 🇳🇱 Netherlands

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Mid-LevelSenior

AngularDockerFlaskJavaKubernetesMicroservicesPostgresPythonRabbitMQRedisRustSpringSpring BootSpringBootTerraformTypeScript

About the role

Ship business value fast: design, implement and release thin slices that reduce manual work, improve on‑time shipments, increase logistical visibility, and shorten cycle times
Build and integrate Java-based microservices and APIs: expose secure, well-documented endpoints and integrate with eventing systems
Make pragmatic architectural calls: design data contracts and integration approaches that balance speed with long‑term maintainability
Establish foundations: set up CI/CD, automated tests, observability and SLOs to ensure reliability from day one
Streamline operations: automate exception handling and reconciliations, retire legacy scripts/tools, and remove bottlenecks across the order‑to‑ship flow
Collaborate and influence: work closely with Product Ops, stakeholders, and contribute and participate in our Backend Guild
Own end‑to‑end delivery: discovery, design, build, deploy, monitor, iterate—and handle production issues to keep value flowing

5+ years of experience building web applications and backend services, with at least 3 years of experience in using Sprint Boot in a (micro)services environment
Proficiency in Java for designing, developing, testing, and monitoring production systems
Experience with relational databases (like PostgreSQL)
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD environments
Experience working in an agile team, and excellent communication and collaboration skills
Bonus point for: Deep understanding of event-based architectures; Familiarity with Angular; Comfort reading and understanding Python code
Nice to have: Knows and understands basic concepts and procedures in one of the development disciplines; Strong verbal and written communication skills; Excellent work ethic, positive attitude and sense of urgency