Java Developer – AWS & Data Engineering

Our client, a prominent organization in the media sector, is seeking a backend developer to strengthen their digital products division. This role involves building a scalable, future-oriented content platform within a greenfield architecture, serving a large and diverse audience. The successful candidate will operate as a T-shaped professional, bridging the gap between backend development and data engineering.

• Develop and maintain data pipelines and backend services using Java 21, Python, and Go.
• Implement ELT processes and manage data integrations from diverse source systems into a data lake and data warehouse.
• Build and maintain core backend APIs that power the central content platform.
• Collaborate with solution architects to define technical choices and expand the platform architecture.
• Ensure the quality, performance, and scalability of data-driven solutions.
• Participate actively in an Agile/Scrum environment, contributing to code reviews and technical documentation.

• You have 5+ years of experience in software development and data engineering within complex or large-scale projects.
• You possess 3+ years of experience in backend development using Java, Python, or Go.
• You bring 3+ years of experience working with AWS Services such as Lambda, SQS, EventBridge, Aurora PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB.
• You have 1+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code using AWS CloudFormation and DevOps principles.
• You bring experience working with Content Management Systems (CMS).
• You possess experience working in an Agile/Scrum team.
• You're a communicative team player with an open-minded and inquisitive approach to technical challenges.
• You are fluent in Dutch at a C2 level.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Quarkus and event-driven architecture within microservices.
• Knowledge of Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.
• Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or Prepr.
• Familiarity with design patterns such as Observer, Strategy, and Chain of Responsibility.
• Prior professional experience within the media industry.

• Start date: 14/09/2026
• Duration: 1 year (renewable)
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brussels
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers