We are supporting a leading insurance group on several business-critical digital transformation initiatives. To strengthen a modern and modular engineering environment, we are looking for an experienced Backend Java Developer with a solid understanding of frontend technologies.
LogisticsRole: Freelance Backend Java DeveloperContract: 12 monthsLocation: Brussels (Hybrid - 2 days/week on-site)Languages: English + French or DutchStart Date: ASAP / FlexibleRate: Competitive & negotiable
ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring BootContribute to greenfield developments and the evolution of core insurance platformsTranslate business, regulatory, and compliance requirements into robust technical solutionsApply clean code principles, TDD, and collaborative development practices (pair programming)Support and evolve system architecture using DDD and hexagonal architectureWork with CI/CD pipelines and containerized environmentsParticipate actively in code reviews, sprint planning, and other Agile ceremoniesCollaborate with frontend and integration teams when required
Required Skills6+ years of experience as a Backend Java DeveloperStrong expertise in Spring BootExperience with event-driven architectures (Kafka or similar)Solid knowledge of REST APIs and relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc.)Hands-on experience with Docker and KubernetesFamiliarity with CI/CD tooling (Git, GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube)Working knowledge of frontend technologies such as Angular, React, or TypeScriptComfortable working autonomously within Agile/Scrum teams
Nice to HaveExperience in the insurance sector (life, non-life, claims, underwriting, or policy management)Exposure to legacy system modernisation or modularisation programsKnowledge of DevSecOps or security-by-design principlesExperience working in Spotify-model or squad-based organisations
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