Location: Mechelen, Belgium (Hybrid)
Engagement: Full-time (100%)
Languages: Dutch (C2 level or equivalent), English (Fluent, spoken and written)
Required Skills & Expertise
Must Have
5+ years of professional experience in Java backend development
Expertise in Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Reactor
Strong knowledge of microservices, Kafka, Kubernetes, and Docker
Experience deploying and maintaining solutions on AWS, GCP, or Oracle Cloud
Familiarity with ElasticSearch, Neo4j, and ActiveMQ
Proficient in Agile methodologies and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Fluent in Dutch (C2) and English (spoken and written)
Nice to Have
Exposure to Functional Programming (e.g., Clojure, Re-frame)
Experience in Human Capital / HR Services domain
Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD automation
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
Collaborative and proactive in cross-functional teams
Focused on code quality, performance, and scalability
Eager to learn new technologies and frameworks
Strong communication and documentation skills
Job Types: Full-time, Freelance
Pay: €450,00 - €480,00 per day
Work Location: In person