About the role
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Backend Engineer based in Netherlands.
This role sits at the core of a high-scale, real-time digital platform serving millions of active users daily. You will be responsible for designing and building robust backend systems that power critical product features and ensure seamless performance under heavy traffic. Working within a modern microservices architecture, you will contribute to the evolution of a system built from scratch with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and maintainability. The environment is highly engineering-driven, with a strong emphasis on containerized deployments, cloud-native infrastructure, and distributed systems. You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to deliver new features while ensuring system stability 24/7. This is a high-impact role for a backend engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges at scale.