Java Developer – Payroll Systems & Cloud Integration

Our client, a prominent organization in the HR services sector, is seeking a developer to join a specialized team focusing on core payroll systems. The role involves maintaining and modernizing a diverse landscape of business-critical applications while ensuring long-term system stability.

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and the Spring framework.
• Optimize database performance and handle complex data structures with SQL and Hibernate.
• Build and refine user interfaces using JSF and Primefaces components.
• Integrate cloud services and messaging systems like RabbitMQ into existing workflows.
• Containerize applications using Docker and manage version control via GitHub.
• Proactively solve technical issues and contribute to the modernization of legacy components.

• You have 3+ years backend development with Java 8+ and Spring (including Spring Boot, Spring Web Flow, and Spring Data).
• You bring 3+ years experience with data persistence using SQL, Hibernate, and JDBC.
• You possess 3+ years experience with frontend development using JSF, JQuery, and Primefaces.
• You have experience with GitHub and Docker.
• You bring experience with Azure Cloud and RabbitMQ.
• You are proactive, solution-oriented, and committed to long-term knowledge sharing.
• You are fluent in Dutch.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Maven, JUnit, and Mockito.
• Knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodologies.
• Willingness to obtain AZ 900 certification.
• Functional knowledge of payroll or HR processes.

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: long-term project
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Bruges
• Working model: Hybrid (onsite in Bruges on Tuesdays and Fridays)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers