Java developer

About the Position

Join Smile, the European leader in open-source integration, as a Java Developer in Brussels. Design and develop high-performance backend applications using Java and the Spring Boot framework. Collaborate with our passionate technical teams to create custom, high-performance, and scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance web applications and backend microservices using Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Create and integrate secure RESTful APIs to seamlessly connect our various platforms and services.
• Guarantee code quality by writing unit and integration tests, and actively participating in peer Code Reviews.
• Optimize application performance and handle complex modeling and queries for databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Deploy solutions following DevOps and CI/CD best practices (Docker, GitLab CI).
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (Scrum) and collaborate closely with architects, Product Owners, and front-end developers.

Requirements

• Holding a degree in IT or computer science.
• At least 3 years of successful experience in Java backend development, ideally within a digital agency or IT services environment.
• Perfect mastery of Java (recent versions) and its flagship ecosystem, particularly the Spring framework (Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data).
• Comfortable with modern software architecture principles (microservices, event-driven architectures) and version control with Git.
• Strong Clean Code culture, rigorously apply SOLID principles, and are convinced of the absolute importance of automated testing.
• Endowed with a true team spirit, enjoy sharing your technical knowledge, mentoring junior developers, and learning from the community.
• Fluency in English (French or Dutch is a great asset in Brussels) is essential to collaborate effectively.

We Offer

• Proximity management by peers fosters dialogue and the implementation of a tailored career path.
• Comprehensive training offer: access to an e-learning platform, financing of certifications, knowledge-sharing tools...
• Participation in Smile's development via our paid internal referral program, earning up to €3000.
• Year animated by group and agency events: annual convention, participation in trade fairs, summer party, formal & informal afterworks.
• Company health insurance & public transport costs covered at 50%.
• Minimum of 9 rest days (RTT) per year.
• Holiday bonus.
• Meal vouchers up to €9.50 covered at 55%.
• Dynamic Works Council (CSE).

About the Company

Smile Group is committed to making you an expert in your field, thanks to a comprehensive training offer: access to an e-learning platform, financing of certifications, knowledge-sharing tools... You can participate in Smile's development via our paid internal referral program, earning up to €3000.

Your year will be animated by group and agency events: annual convention, participation in trade fairs, summer party, formal & informal afterworks.

Beyond this context, you will also benefit from:

• Company health insurance & public transport costs covered at 50%.
• Minimum of 9 rest days (RTT) per year.
• Holiday bonus.
• Meal vouchers up to €9.50 covered at 55%.
• Dynamic Works Council (CSE).

Next Steps

• First contact: A phone call to discuss your aspirations and what we can offer you.
• Meeting: An opportunity to get to know each other and explore your professional background.
• Business interview: A discussion with one of our experts to assess your skills and define your goals.

Welcome to the team! And if it's a match between us, we will be delighted to welcome you for an exciting adventure. So, ready to join the team? 😉