Backend (Full-stack) Software Engineer

Backend (Full-Stack) Software Engineer – Build the Future of Real-Time Data at Axual Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for building high-performance systems and modern infrastructure? Do you enjoy working with the latest technologies while making a real impact? At Axual , we're on a mission to change the way enterprises interact with their data and we need your talent to do it. Who We Are Axual is a fast-growing scale-up that specializes in real-time event stream processing. Our solutions empower leading organizations like Rabobank , PostNL , Stedin , and Eneco to make better decisions, faster powered by live data streams based on Apache Kafka . We provide the tools, services, and infrastructure that make data accessible, reliable, and actionable in real-time. And we're just getting started. Your Role at Axual As a Backend (Full-Stack) Software Engineer , you’ll: ✅ Design and build features that make our solutions scalable, secure, and easy to use ✅ Work with modern open-source tools, from Java to Kafka and Docker ✅ Contribute to a wide range of real projects: Kafka-related projects , Helm charts, and our Terraform provider. ✅ Write clean, testable, and maintainable code that powers real-time data platforms ✅ Collaborate in a cross-functional, agile team where ideas matter and ownership is key ✅ Support our customers and share your knowledge with colleagues and the wider tech community What You Bring 🔹 3+ years experience with Java in a professional environment (preferably enterprise) 🔹 Deep understanding of microservices architecture and containerization 🔹 Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes 🔹 Familiarity with Git , Maven , and CI/CD practices 🔹 A strong product mindset - proud of what you build and care about the “why” behind it Bonus Points For: ⭐ Experience with Apache Kafka or other streaming/messaging systems ⭐ Experience with Kafka Connect we build and maintain Connect plugins ⭐ Working knowledge of Helm Charts ⭐ Effective use of AI coding tools like Claude Code Why Join Axual? 🚀 Join an innovative, fast-growing tech scale-up with global impact 💡 Autonomy & ownership, freedom to shape your role and make strategic decisions 💼 Competitive salary & performance-based increase, our success and hard work is rewarded 🏡 Hybrid work setup, flexibility between WFH and our modern Utrecht HQ 💻 Top-tier tools and assets MacBook Pro, home office budget, and way more 🎓 Access to training, conferences, and certifications to keep your skills sharp 🌍 Work with mission-critical enterprises in finance, energy, and government, where reliability truly matters 🤝 Collaborative, open culture where your input directly shapes the product ⚡ Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies (Kafka, Kubernetes, cloud-native infrastructure) at scale 🌱 Real career growth opportunities i n a company that’s scaling fast 🎉 Vibrant team culture, game nights, movie nights, team outings, office dog and…