Role Overview
We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our Channel Team based in Louvain-la-Neuve, responsible for all messaging channels. You will work in a collaborative Scrum s setup with Product Managers and UX designers, directly influencing the architecture, development, and scaling of our communication services. This role also leverages AI-assisted coding with Claude to accelerate development, improve quality, and support complex backend workflows.
Qualifications
* Backend development: Strong experience in Java and Spring, designing and implementing high-performance APIs (OpenAPI/REST).
* Distributed systems & infrastructure: Experience with Kafka, MySQL, MongoDB, Tomcat, Nginx; building scalable, reliable event-driven systems. Experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and containerization is a plus.
* Mobile & multichannel expertise: Deep understanding of mobile platforms, push notifications, SDK integration, SMS/email deliverability, and in-app messaging workflows.
* Collaboration & product mindset: Able to work directly with PMs and UX designers, balancing technical quality with business impact.
* AI-assisted coding: Comfortable using Claude or similar AI tools to accelerate development, automate testing, generate documentation, and refactor code efficiently.
* CI/CD & tools: Experience with Jenkins, Git, Maven, npm, and modern DevOps pipelines.
* Ownership & initiative: Proactive problem solver who contributes to system improvements, performance, and code quality.
* Your are fluent in French and English.
* Having basic information security competences as well as follow secure practices and policies within an ISO 27001-certified environment.
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