Senior Odoo Developer – Public Sector Digitalization Project – Freelance
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 10 months (renewable)
Location: Brussels
Work mode: Hybrid – 3 to 5 days/week on site
About the Mission
A major public-sector organization is launching a large-scale digitalization program to modernize and optimize its real estate and asset-management workflows on Odoo v18.
In this role, you will lead the technical and functional implementation of the platform, transforming complex operational processes into a streamlined, integrated and efficient Odoo ecosystem.
This mission is ideal for a senior Odoo specialist who wants to drive a high-impact transformation with long-term strategic visibility inside a public institution.
Your Responsibilities
1. Analyse & Model Business Processes
* Review and refine existing functional “As-Is / To-Be” documentation.
* Translate business processes into Odoo v18 functional flows and data structures.
* Challenge and improve proposed workflows where necessary.
2. Configure Odoo Modules
You will configure the modules required to support:
* Real estate or asset lifecycle management
* Prospection and onboarding workflows
* Property sheet creation and maintenance
* Lifecycle status transitions
* Publication of assets to an external website through API
* Automated notifications and validation flows
* Mapping and geolocation integrations (e.g., global mapping providers)
3. Develop or Coordinate Custom Features
* Oversee Python/XML customizations when standard configuration is insufficient.
* Manage REST API integrations with external platforms.
* Guide the creation of custom dashboards and domain-specific UX improvements.
4. Data Migration
* Oversee migration from the legacy real estate database.
* Ensure data consistency, accuracy and adherence to validation rules.
5. Deploy Automated Workflows
* Define approval chains, automated triggers and notification logic.
* Ensure smooth cross-module interactions across operational teams.
6. Ensure High-Quality Delivery
* Lead functional and technical testing.
* Prepare documentation, handover and knowledge transfer.
* Collaborate closely with the internal project team.
Required Skills & Experience
Technical
* Odoo v18 – Expert
* Python – Advanced
* PostgreSQL – Intermediate
* REST API – Intermediate
* GIT – Advanced
* Experience with XML views, workflows, and modular architecture
Functional
* Experience in real estate, asset management, or operational lifecycle processes
* Familiarity with public-sector environments
* Experience with geolocation or GIS integrations (e.g., mainstream mapping tools)
* Experience publishing Odoo content to external websites
Languages
* Native or bilingual proficiency in Dutch or French