Role at a glance
- Job function
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Software Engineering & IT Backend Engineering
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Amsterdam
- Work arrangement
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's, Master's
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About the role
Original posting provided by Accenture
Lead with expertise, drive innovation.
Are you an experienced software engineer ready to help reinvent the future of application development? At Accenture Netherlands, we're looking for a Senior AI-Native Java Engineer with around 7 years of experience who combines strong Java engineering expertise with a passion for AI-Augmented Software Delivery, Agentic Engineering, and modern development practices.
As part of our Technology practice, you will help clients transform traditional software engineering into AI-powered, high-performing delivery organizations.
What you'll do:
Design and develop enterprise-scale applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Cloud technologies.
Drive adoption of AI-Augmented SDLC practices across the software development lifecycle.
Build AI-powered solutions leveraging LLMs, AI agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and intelligent automation.
Implement Spec-Driven Development using OpenAPI, AsyncAPI, and API-first engineering methodologies.
Collaborate with architects, AI engineers, consultants, and client teams to deliver innovative business solutions.
Mentor engineering teams and help establish best practices for AI-Native Engineering.
How We Reinvent
This role falls within Digital Core, where we help clients modernize their technology foundations and accelerate business transformation through cloud, data, software engineering, and AI.
You will join multidisciplinary teams consisting of software engineers, architects, AI specialists, platform engineers, and business consultants. Together, we help organizations reinvent how software is designed, built, tested, deployed, and operated through the power of AI.
We go to market by industry, leveraging our global delivery network and strategic ecosystem partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, Google, and leading AI technology providers.
What we're looking for
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
Experience: Approximately 7 years of professional software engineering experience.
Technical Skills:
Java 17+, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs
Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)
DevOps, CI/CD, GitOps, and Platform Engineering
Distributed systems and modern software architecture
API-First and Spec-Driven Development
AI Engineering Experience:
AI-Augmented SDLC
Generative AI and LLM-based solutions
AI Agents and Agentic Workflows
RAG and modern AI application architectures
AI-powered developer tooling and engineering productivity platforms
Leadership: Strong communication skills, technical leadership, growth mindset, and a passion for continuous innovation.
Dutch language skills are a strong advantage, as many of our engagements involve close collaboration with Dutch-speaking clients and stakeholders.
Bonus points for
Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Experience with AI governance and Responsible AI
Knowledge of vector databases and knowledge retrieval architectures
Experience with Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs)
Contributions to open-source projects or engineering communities
What we offer
Work-Life Flexibility: 4x9 Workweek Option, Hybrid Working, FlexDay
Financial Well-being: Competitive Base Salary, MyBenefits Budget, Annual Bonus, Net Allowance, Employee Share Purchase Plan
Health & Wellness: Collective Health Insurance Scheme, Mental Health Support, Well-being Hub
Time Off & Leave: 26 Vacation Days, Special Leave Types, Culture Days
Mobility & Commuting: NS Business Card, Mobility Budget
Career Development: Performance Achievement Program, Learning & Development Platform, Industry-Leading AI Certifications and Training
Inclusion, Diversity & Social Impact: Do Good Volunteer Program, I&D Networks, Refugee Talent Track
Culture & Community: Accentrics & Friday Drinks, Annual Accenture NL Party, Flat Organizational Hierarchy
Ready to help reinvent software engineering?
Join Accenture Netherlands and become part of a new generation of engineers leveraging AI, automation, and modern engineering practices to create the intelligent systems of tomorrow.
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
About the company
Accenture
Large Enterprise
Accenture is a global professional services company that specializes in providing consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. With a diverse range of industries served, including financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications, Accenture leverages advanced technologies and data analytics to help organizations improve their performance and drive innovation. Committed to sustainable progress, the company emphasizes its dedication to inclusivity, digital transformation, and building a more sustainable future for its clients and communities. With a presence in over 120 countries, Accenture is known for its expertise in integrating cutting-edge solutions that address complex business challenges.
Accenture is a global professional services company that specializes in providing consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. With a diverse range of industries served, including financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications, Accenture leverages advanced technologies and data analytics to help organizations improve their performance and drive innovation. Committed to sustainable progress, the company emphasizes its dedication to inclusivity, digital transformation, and building a more sustainable future for its clients and communities. With a presence in over 120 countries, Accenture is known for its expertise in integrating cutting-edge solutions that address complex business challenges.