Back-End Developer

Craftcode; Edegem; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car with fuel card/charging

32 days annual leave

Insurance coverage

Employee discounts

Flexible FIP plan

Job summary

CraftCode is seeking a Back-End Developer to join our Antwerp-area team. You will design and build robust, scalable applications, focusing on Java and the Spring ecosystem, APIs and services.

You’ll collaborate with frontend and functional teams, uphold clean code, participate in reviews, and contribute to shaping the technical direction. A personalised growth plan and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Java and Spring Framework.
• Knowledge of Micronaut Framework, Jakarta Enterprise Edition, and Helidon is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Dutch and English language skills; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable applications for varied clients.
• Build APIs and services and ensure solid application architecture.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and functional teams to bridge business needs and technical implementation.
• Contribute to code quality through clean code practices, reviews and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

API design

Software architecture

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Dutch proficiency

English proficiency

Tools

Micronaut Framework

Jakarta EE

Helidon

Job description

In your role as a Back-End Developer, you are responsible for the development of applications. You analyze the needs of the customer and provide the best and most appropriate solution in the development field.

What will you do

As a back-end developer at CraftCode, you'll work on the design and development of robust, scalable applications for a variety of clients. You dive deep into complex business logic, build APIs and services, and ensure solid application architecture.

Working closely with front-end developers and functional teams, you bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation. You also contribute to code quality through clean code practices, code reviews and knowledge sharing within the team.

What to expect

A fair salary, a company car and a comprehensive benefits package are the basics for us. What really sets us apart is the content of your job.

Technical challenge: we deliberately seek assignments that match your expertise and interests, so you approach your work with enthusiasm every day.

Mentor & challenger: during our knowledge sessions, you keep the discussion sharp. You inspire colleagues and are challenged by experts who are at the same level as you.

Complex architecture: you tackle issues where the standard solution is not enough, and your expertise is an absolute necessity.

Personalised growth plan: together, we define a path that matches your ambitions. We regularly review whether it still fits your needs and adjust it whenever necessary.

Help shape CraftCode: your opinion on our tech stack and vision matters. You actively contribute to building the foundations and future of our company.

The Full Package

Financial: a salary package that fully recognizes your seniority, expertise and market value.

Mobility: a company car with fuel card/charging card.

Benefits: from a flexible FIP plan and 32 days of annual leave (20 statutory days + 12 ADV days) to the necessary insurance coverage and employee discounts.

Work-life & fun: challenging projects are important, but so is having time to unwind together. Whether it's an after-work drink, a team event or our annual short ski trip, you're always welcome to join whenever you feel like it.

Job requirements

Who are you?

You are eager to work as a consultant and enjoy challenges and varied environments.

You are curious and follow the latest trends in the Java and application development world.

You have strong communication skills.

You value continuous learning and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others.

You do not shy away from problems; on the contrary, you like solving them.

You understand the needs of customers and develop the best technical solutions based on your strong analytical insight.

You speak Dutch and English, French is a plus.

YOUR TECHNICAL SKILLS

You have experience with analysis, design, implementation, and delivery of applications.

Extensive experience with Java and Spring Framework.

Knowledge of Micronaut Framework, Jakarta Enterprise, and Helidon is a plus.

Strong interest or experience in Application Architecture.