Java Developer
Summary
A senior Java developer who leads and coaches a development team, designing and maintaining Java/J2EE applications and Spring Boot REST services backed by DB2 and PostgreSQL, while driving Agile delivery with Atlassian tools. Dutch C2 fluency is required; government/Flemish project experience is a plus.
We are seeking a senior Java development professional to join our team. The role involves leading a development team, designing and building Java-based applications, and driving agile practices.
Key responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Java/J2EE applications and Spring Boot services.
- Lead and coach a development team, fostering best practices and continuous improvement.
- Architect and implement RESTful APIs integrating with databases such as DB2 and PostgreSQL.
- Apply Agile methodology throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo).
- Ensure code quality through testing, debugging, and code reviews.
Required qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of professional Java development experience.
- Proven experience leading and coaching development teams.
- Strong expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and REST API development.
- Hands‑on experience with DB2, PostgreSQL, SQL, React, and Typescript.
- Demonstrated ability to work in Agile environments.
- Fluency in Dutch at CEFR level C2.
Nice to have
- Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence, Jira, and Bamboo.
- Familiarity with Helm charts and container orchestration.
- Background in developing geographic data applications.
- Experience within the public sector or Flemish Government projects.