Amsterdam
2 weeks ago
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Senior Java Engineer

Adyen

Senior Java Engineer

Adyen is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to join its Platform Engineering team in Amsterdam. The role involves leading the design and delivery of foundational services, driving cross-team initiatives, and architecting resilient distributed systems. Requires 7+ years of backend development experience, proficiency in Java, and a product-oriented mindset.

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Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

On-site, office-first, no remote-only roles

Experience Required

7 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)
JavaJVMPostgreSQLCI/CDObservabilityPerformance AnalysisIncident ResponseDistributed Systems
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringProduct-oriented approachCollaboration

Preferred Qualifications

Technical (Nice-to-have)
AuthenticationAuthorizationEncryptionSecurity PracticesPlatform Migrations

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of foundational services used by engineering teams across Adyen
  • Drive complex, cross-team initiatives from problem discovery through production adoption
  • Partner with product managers and engineers to identify shared platform needs and define priorities
  • Design and evolve APIs, including compatibility, migration, and adoption strategies
  • Architect resilient solutions spanning multiple data centers
  • Own the deployment, observability, operation, and continuous improvement of live services
  • Gather and use developer feedback to improve the reliability, usability, and adoption of platform services
  • Mentor engineers and raise technical standards within the team
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