PHP/C Developer (K10204)

About the Position

PHP/C Developer (K10204)

We are seeking a PHP/C Developer with expertise in PHP, C#, and Xamarin for a project in Belgium, focusing on migrating police data to a modern architecture.

Responsibilities

• Ontwerpen, ontwikkelen en testen van toepassingen op basis van functionele en technische analyses
• Bewaken van de kwaliteit en verdere ontwikkeling van PHP- en C-applicaties in een omgeving met hoge beschikbaarheid
• Analyseren van gebruikersbehoeften in samenwerking met functionele analisten
• Opvolgen van technologische evoluties en formuleren van technisch advies
• Voorstellen van verbeteringen en aanpassingen aan bestaande oplossingen en projecten
• Opstellen en onderhouden van technische documentatie
• Onderhoud en technische ondersteuning van applicaties

Requirements

• Languages

  • French: Active knowledge
  • English: Active knowledge
  • Dutch: Active knowledge

• Skills

  • PHP 5.6, PHP 7, PHP 8, Javascript, C#, Xamarin: Expert
  • Server-level C programming, including asynchronous programming (threads): Expert
  • Good knowledge of network protocols (especially TCP/IP): Confirmed
  • Basic knowledge of Linux RedHAT server environments: Confirmed
  • Knowledge of environments such as Angular JS, Ajax, JQuery, Various PHP Framework (CodeIgniter), GIT, DEVO: Confirmed
  • Knowledge of using web services (REST, SOAP) from an application written in PHP: Confirmed

Nice to Have

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative
• Quick adaptability to changing circumstances
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset
• Methodical and meticulous work approach
• Clear documentation and reporting of results
• Creative, constructive, and solution-oriented
• Stress-resistant
• Customer-focused attitude

We Offer

• Full-time position (40 hours/week)
• Start date: 01/11/2026
• Duration: until the end of 2026 (extendable)
• Work location: Rue Royale 202A, 1000 Brussels
• Work regime: On-site presence at least 2 times per week depending on tasks and in consultation with the team, remote work allowed (in Belgium)

About the Company

The Federal Police's Directorate of Police Information and ICT (DRI) is responsible for managing police information and ICT resources. The directorate prepares policies and regulations on information management, develops standards and technical norms, and implements information and communication systems.

The Systems Division (DIST) develops ICT system architecture, organizes and manages ICT systems, data centers, and central infrastructure. The division also sets technical standards, implements ICT security, and provides specialized third-line support.

Project

The DECOM project aims to reduce dependency on the mainframe by migrating BNG, BCE (KBO), and other police data to a modern, open architecture. This migration makes this data more accessible for applications such as PoliceSearch, analysis solutions, artificial intelligence (AI), and intelligence-based policing (ILP).

PHP and C-based applications play a significant role in this project. The consultant will be part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of internal and external members.

Mission

The consultant will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and improving PHP and C solutions within the organization's computing and communication systems.