**Secure and Scalable Back-End Developer Needed for Europe-Wide Projects**
We are seeking an experienced back-end developer to join our team in Brussels, Belgium. As a key member of our Information Systems team, you will play a crucial role in creating secure, scalable, and high-performing back-end applications that support the mission of protecting human health, animal welfare, and food safety within Europe.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Develop back-end web applications implementing core business logic.
* Design and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
* Design and develop APIs for seamless integration with other systems.
* Implement security and data protection measures to ensure compliance and confidentiality.
* Participate in the design and creation of scalable software solutions.
**Required Skills and Qualifications:**
* Proven background of 7+ years in back-end development with Java (JDK8 or later) and JEE (version 7 or later), including XML and SOAP-based web services (e.g., JAX-WS).
* Strong proficiency in Oracle RDBM for database management.
* At least 5 years of experience with Git or SVN for version control and collaboration tools, particularly the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo).
* Thorough understanding of the web development cycle, programming techniques, and optimization methods.
* Expertise in implementing security and data protection for high-compliance environments.
**Benefits:**
* Permanent employment with competitive compensation package.
* Freelance contract with a leading European technology company.
* Location: Brussels, Belgium. Home-working or contractor's premises at a distance which allows service providers to be onsite within 2 hours, up to 5 days per month.
**Additional Information:**
* Candidates must be EU Citizens or Non-EU Citizens already based in EU with a valid work permit.
* Edda International is committed to supporting Diversity and Inclusion Community.