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Senior Java Backend Engineer – Digital Platforms & Integration

Digital
Development
Secondary, Bachelor, Master
Advanced (5+)
Location
Anderlecht, Brussels-Capital
Work type
Consultancy
Work model
Fulltime, Hybrid

Our client is looking for a professional to design and evolve the backend foundations of a next-generation digital platform. The project involves building scalable APIs and Backend-for-Frontend capabilities to bridge digital channels and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain platform APIs, backend services, and integration components.
  • Build scalable and maintainable Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) services to support multiple digital channels.
  • Contribute to the evolution of the integration layer between digital platforms and partner ecosystems.
  • Implement security protocols and authentication mechanisms including OAuth2 and JWT.
  • Define API lifecycle management and versioning strategies to ensure consistency and reliability.
  • Apply software engineering best practices and participate in code reviews and architecture design.

Requirements

  • 8+ years backend development with Java and Spring Framework.
  • 8+ years experience with Object Oriented design and architectural patterns.
  • 5+ years working in an IBM Environment utilizing IBM MQ Series.
  • 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and Software Testing.
  • 5+ years with Web Services, REST APIs, and API lifecycle management.
  • You bring expertise in Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) and cloud-based distributed architectures.
  • You possess knowledge of security standards such as OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and JWT.
  • You have experience in Agile workflows and design support tools such as SPARX.
  • You're proactive, analytical, and comfortable challenging technical decisions constructively.
  • You are fluent in English with professional proficiency in French or Dutch.

Nice to Haves

  • Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and operational practices.
  • Experience participating in architecture spikes and MVP development.

Offer

  • Start date: ASAP
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Work regime: Full-time
  • Location: Anderlecht
  • Working model: Hybrid (minimum 2 days/week onsite)
  • Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers
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