Android Full Stack Developer
The Hague, NL - Engineering
About the job
Beatgrid is redefining cross-media measurement with breakthrough deep-tech innovation. Built on our own Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) technology, the world’s only hybrid of audio fingerprinting and watermarking, we provide deterministic, privacy-first insights that reveal true ad effectiveness across TV and digital platforms like Netflix and YouTube.
Trusted by global leaders such as Google, Amazon Prime, Disney+, and Netflix, we set a new standard for accuracy and transparency in an increasingly fragmented media landscape.
You’ll build our measurement apps, developed on Kotlin Multiplatform, and contribute to the backend systems that power them. You will work with the latest technologies, contribute to innovations no other company has built, and enjoy the pace and excitement of an ambitious deep-tech company.
About you
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with world-renowned clients to build cutting-edge cross-media analytics solutions.
- Develop mobile applications using Kotlin, Multiplatform, Coroutines, LiveData, Compose MVVM and ViewModels.
- Develop and optimize backend services using Spring Boot and Hibernate, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and reusable code.
- Take end-to-end ownership of features across the full stack, from technical design through implementation, testing, and deployment.
- Work independently and take ownership of features while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance performance, scalability, and usability.
- Work in a team that embraces Scrum principles and delivers with discipline and efficiency.
Skills and experience
- Proven expertise in Kotlin and Java with experience in building and optimizing backend systems and mobile applications.
- Solid SQL knowledge, good understanding of database architecture, basic query optimization to build effective applications.
- Solid understanding of transactions and clustering in backend applications.
- Familiarity with API design principles, including versioning and backward compatibility.
- Good grasp of data structures and algorithms, with the ability to apply them in real-world scenarios.
- Experience deploying applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred, but Azure experience is transferable).
what we are looking for
- Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, supported by a relevant academic background (e.g., Bachelor’s degree) or equivalent technical expertise.
- Demonstrated capability to design, develop, and maintain complex applications within a professional software development environment.
- Proficient in building apps with a thorough understanding of component-based architecture, state management, and performance optimization.
- Competent in developing backend services with Java or Kotlin, with a focus on clean architecture, scalability, and code quality.
- Familiarity with UX/UI design principles is considered an advantage, particularly where it enhances collaboration with design teams or contributes to improved user experience.
What Could help
- Experience with iOS application development.
- Hands-on experience with Kafka.
- Exposure to Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) or other cloud automation tools.
- Familiarity with Elasticsearch or other search/analytics solutions.
Soft Skils
- High attention to detail – You strive for precision and quality in everything you do.
- Accountability – You take full responsibility for your work and its outcomes.
- Proactive problem-solving – You don’t wait to be told what to do, you spot opportunities, act on them, and follow through.
- Trustworthiness – You build confidence through honesty, reliability, and consistency.
- Creative thinking – You bring fresh ideas to the table and challenge the status quo.
- Initiative – You take smart risks, experiment, and learn quickly from failure.
qualifications
- You are able to work at our basecamp in The Hague
- You read, write and speak excellent English
- You are available to work fulltime
- You are excited about working in a startup environment
What's in it for you
Perks
- The chance to work with breakthrough technology and opportunities to join cross-team projects (such as our latest work with agentic AI).
- Use the latest frameworks and languages (Java 25, Kotlin 2.2, Spring Boot 4, and more).
- A vibrant office in the heart of The Hague, surrounded by cafés, culture, and city life.
- A fitness club subscription in our building (with professional instructors) to keep both body and mind sharp.
- Work from home / work abroad arrangements.
- Competitive compensation.
- An Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), so you share in the value you help create and benefit from future exit opportunities.
who should apply?
While we’ve designed this role with an experienced medior or senior-level professional in mind, we value potential and talent above all else. If this opportunity excites you and aligns with your skills, we’d love to hear from you, don’t hesitate to apply!
How to apply?
At Beatgrid, we believe that the power of our cross-media solutions resides in the happiness and wellbeing of our team. The success of our business growth is a direct consequence of having a healthy corporate culture.
We are on the path to becoming the future of cross-media measurement, but this is only achievable when blending a passion for work with life enjoyment.
We are always looking for world-class talent, ready to tackle new daily ambitious challenges that will ultimately shape the future of cross-media measurement.
(Please refrain from applying if you don’t have a valid VISA to work in the Netherlands).