Tasks and responsibilities
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Java / Spring Boot ) to strengthen their development team and contribute to the architecture and evolution of mission-critical backend services. As a senior team member, you will contribute to shaping the technical foundation of Europe’s digital future.
Key Responsibilities :
• Design the backend architecture and define how components such as user interfaces, internal tools, and external applications interact with the backend,
Candidate profile
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.• 7+ years of backend development experience with Java and Spring ecosystem.
• Proven experience in solution architecture.
• Experience delivering features in agile environments.
Technical Proficiencies :
• Strong knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, and RESTful API development.
• Experience with event-based architecture, Kafka, RabbitMQ, and eventual consistency patterns.
• Proficiency in RDBMS, especially PostgreSQL, and ORM tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and tools such as Bamboo, Jenkins, GitLab CI.
• Testing mindset: solid experience in unit, integration, and contract testing.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker; knowledge of Kubernetes is an asset.
• Familiarity with system modeling practices, such as UML, ArchiMate, or equivalent standards to support architectural design and documentation.
• Experience with Atlassian tool stack, especially Jira for backlog management and Confluence for technical and project documentation.
• Exposure to observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, is a plus.
Soft Skills :
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Able to mentor others and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
Company profile
Our client is a leading European company specializing in internet infrastructure, located in the Brussels area. Join a dynamic, multicultural team at a tech-driven company with a human-scale approach.
Offer
• A dynamic and international work environment.
• A competitive compensation package that includes a competitive salary, a company car, meal vouchers, a comprehensive group and health insurance plan and additional holidays.
• Healthy work-life balance including hybrid work.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• A role that supports a high-impact, high-visibility European digital initiative.
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Diegem
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