Java Backend Developer

As a Java Backend Developer, you will help develop software that enables organizations to securely manage access to people, buildings, and assets. Within Nedap in security, we work on access management solutions for complex environments, including large organizations and companies operating critical infrastructure. This puts high demands on the security, reliability, and quality of our software.

Your main focus will be on the backend. You will develop and maintain reliable and secure services and integrations and build and maintain REST APIs. Working with Java and Jakarta EE, you will look beyond whether something simply works. You will also contribute to building software that remains reliable, maintainable, and easy to test over the long term.

You will have the space to contribute to technical decisions, critically assess existing code, and work with your colleagues to make improvements. This means your work is not only about developing new functionality, but also about maintaining and further improving the quality of our software.

• Groenlo, Netherlands
• 32–38 hours per week
• Hybrid (remote) working is common practice at Nedap.
• The salary range for this role is between € 4.000 and € 5.500 gross per month based on full-time employment (38 hours) and depends on relevant knowledge and experience.

What are you going to do?

Your responsibilities

Backend development

You develop and maintain reliable and secure backend services and software integrations using Java and Jakarta EE.

API development

You build and maintain REST APIs and ensure robust, maintainable integrations with other systems.

Code quality

You work according to shared coding standards, review your colleagues’ code, and ensure your own code is clear, maintainable, and reliable.

Testing

You contribute to automated testing and ensure that both new and existing functionality continues to work reliably.

Continuous improvement

You work iteratively in an Agile environment and contribute to improving the way we develop and deliver software.

Your team

As a Java Backend Developer, you will join one of two focus teams working on our on-premises access management solution. Together, these teams are responsible for developing the functionality included in new releases.

You will be part of the team focused on APIs, integrations with technology partners, and improving user processes. The team consists of several developers specializing in either front-end or backend development, a software architect, a QA engineer, and a Product Owner. The teams are supported by a DevOps engineer, UX Designer, technical writers, and a team coach.

What's in it for you?

As a Java Backend Developer at Nedap, you will make a valuable contribution to our goal: making people happier and more successful in their professional lives. In addition to your salary, you are entitled to a thirteenth month, a good pension scheme, and profit sharing with the opportunity to become a shareholder of Nedap. At Nedap, everything revolves around trust and autonomy. That’s why, along with your colleagues, you decide on your own working hours and vacation days to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We also highly value personal and professional growth. You will receive a comprehensive introduction, and we encourage you to continuously develop yourself.

Required skills

Alongside solid backend expertise, you take ownership of the quality of your work. You enjoy working according to shared coding standards and actively contribute to continuously improving them as a team. You are pragmatic and enjoy working with others to build good software. This also means reviewing each other’s work, being open to feedback, and sharing your knowledge. You are naturally curious about new technologies and enjoy exploring how developments such as AI can help us make our solutions smarter and create more impact.

You also recognize yourself in the following:

• Backend development: You have at least three years of relevant experience in backend development.
• Java: You have solid experience with Java and Jakarta EE.
• APIs: You have experience building and maintaining REST APIs. Experience with JPA and JDBC is a plus.
• Broad technical knowledge: Experience with front-end technologies such as Angular, TypeScript, and HTML, server-side pages, or end-to-end testing with Cypress is a plus.
• Language skills: You have a good command of English. Dutch is a plus.

Good to know: You are available for 32–38 hours per week. Hybrid (remote) working is common practice at Nedap, and you will coordinate your working hours with your team to ensure a good work–life balance. You will be present at our campus in Groenlo at least two to three times a week.