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Senior Java developer

JavaGovernmentPublished anonymouslyPartner vacancy

A mid-sized Dutch IT services firm specialising in Java and open source for large organisations.GelderlandRef. 3741734

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StatusOpenPosted25 August 2026

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Key facts

Job title
Senior Java developer
Market
JavaJava
Place
Gelderland
Salary per month, 40 hours
€4,750 to €7,000Estimated from comparable jobs in this market, level and region.
Hours per week
36 to 40
Contract
Freelance
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor (HBO)
Experience
8 years
Work mode
Hybrid
Languages
Dutch
Industry
GovernmentGovernment
Employer
Consultancy or services firm
Posted
25 August 2026

Job description

About the role

A mid-sized Dutch IT services firm focused on Java and open source is looking for a senior Java developer. You work on client projects where complexity, integration, and security come together. Craftsmanship and knowledge sharing are central.

What you bring

  • Experience with security and privacy topics, microservices, REST, and databases is welcome
  • Java as your main technology, supported by broad open source knowledge
  • You communicate well in Dutch
  • At least 8 years as a Java developer or over five projects in complex organisations
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science or a comparable field
  • Knowledge of Spring (Boot), Quarkus, Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms is a plus

What you will do

  • Contribute to an open source project of your choice during working hours
  • Work on large projects in a team and tackle questions independently
  • Design and build inventive, efficient, and durable software solutions
  • Coach and advise colleagues on technical choices
  • Take on technology-driven projects and share your knowledge

What you get

  • A lease car or mobility allowance, plus a bicycle scheme
  • An annual training budget of €3,500 plus five study days
  • A monthly internet allowance of €35 and home working allowance of €19
  • A permanent contract from the start for 32 to 40 hours a week
  • Laptop, desk, and office chair for your home workplace up to €550
  • Pension scheme, collective health insurance, and a €25 monthly vitality budget

Benefits

  • Pension scheme
  • Lease car
  • Mobility budget
  • Bike plan
  • Laptop
  • Home office allowance
  • Training budget
  • Flexible hours
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Drinks and events

Skills

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  • Java
  • J2EE
  • Spring
  • JUnit
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Spring Boot
  • Quarkus
  • Azure
  • microservices
  • REST
  • security

Growth path

Next step: Lead in Java10 jobs

Median €6,500, middle half €6,500 to €6,688

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Salary

EstimateEstimated from comparable jobs in this market, level and region.

€4,750 to €7,000Estimated from comparable jobs in this market, level and region.

Gross per month for 40 hours, excluding holiday allowance

Confidencebased on 264 Java jobs

Country
Hours
Gross per month at 40 hours
Extras
Net per month
€4,341
Net per year
€52,088
Gross per year
€76,140
Tax and contributions
32%
Employer cost per year
€91,368
Net per hour, 40 hours
€25.04

Net per month at EU average prices: €3,605

Same gross in other countries, net per monthEach country at its customary hours and extra pay, for the gross above at 40 hours.

  • Switzerland (Zurich)€5,041
  • Netherlands€4,341
  • Ireland€4,128
  • Luxembourg€4,099
  • Belgium€3,667
  • Germany€3,572
  • France€3,489

Tip: ask for the salary scale in the first interview. An estimate is a starting point, not an offer.

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Assumptions and sources

Annual calculation below state pension age. Pension contributions and the 30% ruling are left out.

Tax rules of 2026.

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