Software Engineer (Java) – Identity & Verification Services

About the role

Adyen is looking for a Java‑focused Software Engineer to join its Identity & Verification Services team in Amsterdam. You will own the design, implementation, and operation of core platforms that ensure regulatory compliance and trusted customer identities throughout their lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Design and build highly scalable, reliable distributed systems that support Adyen’s identity and verification processes.
• Develop KYC data collection and automated verification workflows for customer onboarding.
• Contribute to the platform framework for onboarding legal entities and integrating identity capabilities.
• Define and monitor Service Level Objectives, implement robust alerting, and create observability tools.
• Collaborate with product managers, onboarding teams, merchant operations, and regulatory groups to deliver solutions.

Required profile

• Strong foundation in Java with experience building web services and REST APIs.
• Experience designing and maintaining highly scalable, reliable distributed systems.
• Proficiency with SQL/PostgreSQL and database best practices.
• Commitment to operational excellence, including monitoring, SLOs, and resilience patterns.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Required skills

• Java
• REST APIs
• SQL / PostgreSQL
• Monitoring and SLO implementation
• Cassandra
• Kafka
• RabbitMQ
• Temporal.io
• Big Data Platform