ICT Backend Developer (Solutions Engineer)

EUREKA

Brussels, Belgium

The role involves working closely with stakeholders and team members to understand requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. These solutions must be aligned with Eureka and IT strategies and in compliance with IT architectural standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong ability to adjust to business changes, including new requirements, evolving goals and strategies and emerging technologies. They must be able to interact, develop, engineer and communicate collaboratively with end users, vendors, partners and all levels of staff at the highest technical levels. They must be able to provide fast and useful technical assistance on computer systems, answer queries on basic technical issues and offer advice to solve them.

The developer will report to the IT Program Manager and work in a team of three.

We are looking for a proactive, self-driven and dynamic professional, interested in and motivated by international collaboration, to join our team.

Duties and responsibilities

Development

Design, develop and maintain server-side web applications and APIs;
Optimise applications for maximum speed and scalability;
Write clean, maintainable and efficient code;
Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members;
Ensure the security, performance and reliability of backend systems;
Debug and troubleshoot issues in existing applications and services;
Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications;
Create automated tests to ensure high-quality code and performance;
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies and best practices;
Collaborate with DevOps to deploy, manage, and monitor applications;
Document application processes, code changes and updates;
Participate in team meetings and contribute to technical discussions and decisions.

Qualifications and skills

Excellent spoken and written English is essential. French or Dutch (written and spoken) are an asset;
Strong organisational skills, including time-management and the ability to work autonomously;
Ability to take the lead in implementing new systems and optimising accounting processes and workflows;
Experienced in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and enterprise resource planning systems. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is an advantage.

Mandatory Hard Skills

Backend language: Java;
Backend dependency management: Maven or Gradle;
Backend framework: Spring Boot;
Front languages: HTML, CSS, Javascript;
Test framework: JUnit, Mockito and Selenium;
Relational database system: MySQL or Oracle;
Non-relational database system: DynamoDB or MongoDB.

Highly desired hard skills

Database manager: Flyway or LiquidBase;
Front framework: Thymeleaf;
Cloud AWS: Cognito, CodePipeline, SES, S3 and ECS;
Bamboo, Docker, Kubernetes and Terraform.

Soft skills

Ability to clearly convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with other team members;
Strong analytical skills to identify issues, evaluate solutions and implement effective fixes;
Ability to work collaboratively within a team, supporting and learning from colleagues;
Efficiently manage time to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously;
Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements, technologies and work environments;
Meticulousness in writing and reviewing code to ensure quality and prevent errors;
Innovative thinking to develop new solutions and improve existing ones;
Ability to analsze situations objectively and make reasoned decisions;
Persistence in the face of challenges and setbacks, maintaining a positive attitude;
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with industry trends and new technologies;
Taking responsibility for one's work, including acknowledging mistakes and striving to improve;
Understanding the needs of end-users and ensuring the backend supports a seamless user experience;
Ability to handle disagreements constructively and find solutions that satisfy all parties involved;
Keeping tasks and projects well-organised to ensure smooth workflow and efficient project management;
Willingness to guide and support colleagues, sharing knowledge and fostering their growth in domains needed.

Education and experience

A level of higher education that corresponds to completed post-secondary education of at least three years attested by a diploma and relevant professional experience of at least two years;
Professional certifications (e.g., CSM, TOGAF, PMI-ACP, PMP, etc.) are considered a plus.

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