Ready to take your Java expertise to the next level? We're looking for a hands-on Analyst Developer to drive impactful upgrades and work on business-critical applications.Your missionYou'll play a key role in upgrading multiple applications to Java 17–21 within a dynamic IT environment (Employee Benefits & Life domain).What you'll do
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.- Upgrade and modernize Java applications (Java 8 → 17/21)
- Translate functional analyses into solid technical designs
- Develop, test, and optimize applications (integration, regression, performance)
- Support and guide acceptance testing with business users
- Ensure smooth implementation and follow-up of new features
- Collaborate closely within an Agile teamYour profile
- Dutch-speaking with good English
- Available full-time for a 6-month assignment
- Willing to work 2 days/week on-site in Antwerp
- Strong analytical mindset & able to work independentlyMust-have skills
- Experience in technical analysis (UML is a plus)
- Solid background in Java/J2EE (8, 11, 17–21)
- Spring MVC & Spring Webflow
- OOP development of transactional web apps
- Tech stack: Eclipse (STS), JSP, JavaScript, JQuery, XML, HTML/CSS, SQL/ORM
- Docker & Hibernate
- Unit xjsrcvq testing with JUnit + knowledge of testing methodologiesNice to have
- Liferay / Portal tech
- Alfresco (CMS)
- Selenium (automated testing)
- Mulesoft (Anypoint, Mule 4, RAML, DataWeave)
- Jira, Sonar, Enterprise Architect
- Experience in the insurance sectorWhat really mattersYou're experienced, autonomous, and able to take ownership of complex upgrade tracks without hand-holding.