Java Backend Developer
I am seeking a back end Java Developer to join an international team in Brussels. This is a long term contract role and offers a hybrid working model, up to 5 days per month at the customer site, otherwise remote working is possible.
Tasks and Responsibilities of the Java Developer
Development of back-end website applications.
Implement core business logic.
Creation of servers and databases for functionality.
Understanding and implementation of security and data protection.
Cross-platform optimization.
Design responsive applications.
Design and develop APIs.
Participating in the design and creation of scalable software.
Taking lead on projects, as needed.
Maintenance of code integrity and organization.
Writing clean, functional code for the back-end and possibly front-end applications.
Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for
improvement.
Testing and fixing bugs or other coding issues.
Meet both technical and consumer needs.
Write technical documentation.
Required Skills and Experience of the Java Developer
Bachelor's Degree on a related field.
At least 10 years of specific expertise in Back-end: Vert.x, Kotlin, Java (> 17), Spring Boot (WebFlux), Hibernate.
At least 6 years of specific expertise in Architecture & Integration: Microservices Architecture, API-driven Development, AS4.
At least 6 years of specific expertise in Database: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Virtuoso Triple Store, OpenSearch.
At least 6 years of specific expertise in Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes.
At least 5 years of experience in Security: OpenID Connect, OAuth2, TLS, Keycloak.
At least 6 years of specific expertise in Security Testing & Dependency Management: SAST, DAST, Fortify, SonarQube, Sonatype, Dependency-Track, Maven.
At least 10 years of specific expertise in Collaboration & Productivity Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Office 365, SharePoint
Ability to apply high quality standards to all tasks.
Ability to participate in multi-lingual meetings, good communication skills.
Capability of working in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in working in a team, understanding the needs, objectives, and constraints of those in other disciplines and functions.
Ability to adapt to unplanned changes or decisions.
Ability to understand, speak and write in English C2.