Backend Developer

Utrecht, Netherlands

This is Worldline.

Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The Opportunity

You can be part of the future of the payments industry and contribute to the quality of billions of euros worth of payments by using your knowledge and experience with structured and SMART testing.

You will be part of the PHOTON Devops team. The PHOTON scrum team is Worldline’s KAFKA integration team.

You will be working in the team which is responsible for the Real time message processing using Kafka as event streaming platform. In this team you will work together with your colleagues in a (scaled) Agile way. You will be working in a team with Developers, Testers, Technical Application Managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owner and Analysts. The team develops, maintains and optimizes new and existing services in the area of Messaging/integration.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities​

We look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what’s next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means:

• Build and manage real-time data pipelines and event streams with Apache Kafka, including topics, producers/consumers, and schema management
• Build and manage Java applications to produce/stream/consume data to/from Kafka topics
• Design, implement, and maintain integration routes and enterprise integration patterns using Apache Camel to connect upstream and downstream systems
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for integration components using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools with automated quality gates
• Write and maintain automated tests using Test containers, Camel Test, JUnit, and Kafka test utilities
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to junior team members and contribute to design decisions/documentation.
• Containerize applications using Docker and deploy to Kubernetes with Helm, implementing secure and scalable deployment practices
• Implement monitoring, logging, and tracing solutions whilst optimising performance and reliability
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement durable fixes.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and engineers to translate requirements into scalable integration solutions
• Ensure security, compliance, and data governance within integrations including authentication, authorization, and encryption

Who Are We Looking For

We look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what’s next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means:

• Solid hands-on experience with Apache Camel in Java (Java DSL or Spring Camel) and strong understanding of Apache Kafka ecosystem
• Substantial experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerisation technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Strong programming skills in Java with experience using build tools (Maven/Gradle) and REST/SOAP APIs
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and familiarity with monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK)
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills with ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional Agile teams

Perks & Benefits

At Worldline you’ll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that, you will also:

• Be part of a company guided by a strong purpose to do good and recognized as top 1% of the most sustainable companies in all sectors worldwide.
• Work with inspiring colleagues and be empowered to learn, grow and accelerate your career.
• At Worldline our top priority is to engage, encourage and develop you to help you improve your potential. In fact, we have comprehensive training and development programs in place demonstrating our dedication to developing your career.

Shape the evolution.

We are pushing towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers to join our journey. People with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you’ll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. And with our empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career. Wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of over 18,000 innovators across 40+ countries, and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.