Senior Java Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Java Developer

Job Location: Liege, Belgium

Job Type: Contract

Hybrid/Onsite: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance Java-based applications.
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and other developers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Develop and optimize APIs, microservices, and backend components.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing applications.
• Ensure applications are secure, scalable, and maintainable.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Java/J2EE application development.
• Strong expertise in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle).
• Proficiency in build tools (Maven, Gradle) and version control (Git).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, TestNG).
• Solid understanding of design patterns and object-oriented principles.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.