# Software Engineer (Backend) at Zonos

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- **Company:** Zonos (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/zonos)
- **Location:** Netherlands
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 2–5 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Java, JVM, Backend development, API development, REST APIs, Database management, Software engineering, Debugging, Production support, Kotlin, Microservices, Cloud infrastructure, Distributed systems, Observability tools, AI-assisted development, Cross-border ecommerce
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-11-02
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-11-03
- **Listed until:** 2027-01-01
- **Status:** Active
- **Apply:** https://jobs.deel.com/zonos/job-details/93ce9ab3-461c-48de-abab-b7db49a519a9/overview (the employer's own application page)
- **Human page:** https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/software-engineer-backend-zonos

## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and maintain backend services and REST APIs that support real-time international commerce transactions.
- Debug, triage, and resolve production issues; participate in on-call or support rotations as needed.
- Collaborate across time zones with engineering teams in the US and Australia; contribute during European business hours.
- Write reliable, well-tested code; introduce improvements to performance, reliability, and observability.
- Use and contribute to AI-assisted development tools while maintaining code quality and security.

Requirements:
- 2+ years of professional backend engineering experience and ability to work independently.
- Strong fundamentals in Java/JVM ecosystem; familiarity with Kotlin, microservices, and RESTful API design preferred.
- Experience with databases, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure (deployments, monitoring, observability).
- Solid debugging and production-support skills; clear written and verbal English communication.
- Curious, product-minded, collaborative, and comfortable working with technical leads and cross-functional teams.

## Responsibilities

Develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs within a Java/JVM environment to support real-time international commerce transactions. Collaborate with global engineering teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement effective technical solutions.

## Requirements

Requires at least 2 years of professional software engineering experience with backend services and proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or similar languages. Candidates must be able to work independently, communicate clearly in English, and demonstrate a strong interest in AI-assisted development tools.

## FAQ

- **Is this Software Engineer (Backend) role still open?** It was posted on 2026-11-02 and is listed as active on The Stack. Confirm on Zonos's application page before applying.
- **Does Zonos offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Zonos's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Netherlands. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Java, JVM, Backend development, API development, REST APIs, Database management, Software engineering, Debugging, Production support, Kotlin, Microservices, Cloud infrastructure, Distributed systems, Observability tools, AI-assisted development, Cross-border ecommerce.

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