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Senior Full-Stack Developer – Java Spring Boot

Digital
Development
Secondary, Bachelor, Master
Expert (10+)
Location
Brussels, Brussels-Capital
Work type
Consultancy
Work model
Fulltime, Hybrid

Our client, a leading public sector organization focused on social welfare, is seeking an expert developer to drive a significant digital transformation. The role focuses on replacing legacy back-office systems with a modern, scalable platform to manage social benefits and citizen rights.

Responsibilities

  • Translate architectural requirements into detailed technical designs and functional software.
  • Design, build, test, and maintain robust software solutions within a large-scale program.
  • Implement automated testing as a standard part of the development lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with functional analysts to translate business backlog items into sprint-ready technical specifications.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and ensure high-quality delivery within two-week sprint cycles.
  • Support production releases and provide technical expertise during critical delivery windows.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of backend development experience using Java, Spring Boot, JPA, and Hibernate.
  • 8+ years of experience with REST services and GIT version control systems.
  • 5+ years of experience with cloud orchestration and containerization using OpenShift and Kubernetes.
  • 5+ years of experience working with Postgres or similar relational databases.
  • 5+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins.
  • 3+ years of experience working with message brokers such as ActiveMQ.
  • 1+ years of experience with Maven and OpenAPI.
  • You possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • You bring a collaborative mindset, capable of working independently and within a large, multidisciplinary Scrum team.
  • You are active in French with a passive knowledge of Dutch and English.

Nice to Haves

  • Experience with frontend development using Angular.
  • Knowledge of Docker, OAuth2, and GitHub Copilot.
  • Application of Domain Driven Design, Clean Code, and TDD principles.
  • Familiarity with BPMN and CMMN standards.
  • Experience working within social security or complex governmental institutions.

Offer

  • Start date: ASAP
  • Duration: until end of 2026
  • Work regime: Full-time
  • Location: Brussels
  • Working model: Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week onsite)
  • Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers
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