Java Developer (Dutch and English)

Salt; Aalst; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Salt is seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Developer to join the Digital Solutions department of a Flemish public organization focused on water management, air quality, and climate adaptation in Belgium. The role covers data registration, validation, and reporting with large-scale modernization efforts across Java-based systems.

You'll contribute to analysis, development, testing, and implementation of new functionalities, collaborating with architects and cross-functional teams in an agile

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in developing Java-based applications (Senior level).
• Relevant education, certification, or proven experience in Java/J2EE and related technologies.
• Experience with JUnit.
• Experience with Angular (versions 2 through 17).
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of and hands-on experience with Public Cloud Infrastructure.

Responsabilités

• Reviewing and/or preparing technical analyses and solution designs in collaboration with the organization's architects.
• Developing functionalities as defined in functional and technical specifications.
• Defining interfaces between the various layers of the application architecture.
• Developing Spring Boot backend services and security components.
• Developing Angular single-page applications (SPAs).
• Potentially developing Node.js backend-for-frontend (BFF) services.
• Creating and maintaining unit tests in support of Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
• Ensuring compliance with non-functional requirements such as performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Conducting peer code reviews in accordance with GitFlow principles.

Connaissances

Senior Java development

Java/J2EE

JUnit

Angular

Docker

Kubernetes

Public Cloud

Formation

Java/J2EE education or certification

Outils

Jenkins

Terraform

Bitbucket

Maven

Description du poste

Java Developer (Docker, Kubernetes) - Belgium (Dutch and English Speaking)

Duration: 6 - 12 months

Start: ASAP

As a Senior Java Full Stack Developer, you will work within the Digital Solutions department of a Flemish public organization dedicated to water management, air quality, and climate adaptation. You will contribute to a large-scale digitalization and modernization program initiated in response to evolving European regulations.

The assignment involves the development and modernization of business-critical applications for data registration, validation, and reporting, including the supporting integrations and data platforms. You will participate in the analysis, development, testing, and implementation of new functionalities within a complex Java ecosystem and help shape a future-proof application landscape.

Required Skills (Must-Have)

• Minimum 5 years of experience in developing Java-based applications (Senior level).
• Relevant education, certification, or proven experience in Java/J2EE and related technologies.
• Experience with JUnit.
• Experience with Angular (versions 2 through 17).
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of and hands-on experience with Public Cloud Infrastructure.

Preferred Skills (Should-Have)

• Experience with Spring Framework.
• Experience with Maven.
• Experience with REST APIs.
• Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Experience with Linked Open Data (LOD).
• Experience with TypeScript.
• Experience with HTML5.
• Experience with CSS.
• Experience with Bitbucket (Git).
• Experience with Jenkins.
• Experience with Terraform.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Ability to take a leadership role within Agile teams.
• Experience coaching and mentoring developers.
• Experience leading or coordinating development teams.
• Strong capability in software development activities, including coding, testing, and debugging.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Node.js.
• Experience with NPM.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL 11+.
• Relevant domain knowledge.
• Understanding of processes and custom software related to water quality monitoring networks.
• Experience delivering projects within the public sector or specifically within environmental and water management organizations.
• Knowledge of organizational and technical standards applicable to such environments.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Java Developer, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and/or preparing technical analyses and solution designs in collaboration with the organization's architects.
• Developing functionalities as defined in functional and technical specifications.
• Defining interfaces between the various layers of the application architecture.
• Developing Spring Boot backend services and security components.
• Developing Angular single-page applications (SPAs).
• Potentially developing Node.js backend-for-frontend (BFF) services.
• Creating and maintaining unit tests in support of Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
• Ensuring compliance with non-functional requirements such as performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Conducting peer code reviews in accordance with GitFlow principles.