Java Software Engineer

Location: Tubize, Belgium

We are looking for a Java Software Engineer with experience to contribute to our product portfolio. In this role, you will leverage Java and its ecosystem to build high‑performance, secure, and scalable systems. Your expertise in Agile practices, performance optimization, and modern development tools will be key to your success.

As a Java Software Engineer, you will design and develop software solutions for customers in the Defense industry. You will work with modern technologies such as microservices architecture, REST interfaces, and Angular‑JS interfaces. You will also play an active role in the analysis, design, and implementation of new features

Responsibilities:

•Design, develop, and maintain Java‑based backend services using Spring Boot.

•Implement and consume RESTful APIs for integration with internal and external systems.

•Develop and maintain user interfaces using Angular.

•Contribute to the architecture of scalable, secure, and maintainable

microservices‑based systems.

•Apply security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and secure coding.

•Write and maintain unit tests and integration tests to ensure software quality and reliability.

•Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for performance and scalability.

•Collaborate within cross‑functional, international Agile teams following the Scrum methodology.

•Participate in refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

•Proactively propose improvements and new features to enhance our products.

Requirements:

•Approximately 4 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, preferably with a focus on Java backend development.

•Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.

•Experience with Angular for front end development.

•Solid understanding of RESTful API design and integration.

•Good understanding of security concepts: authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure coding practices.

•Experience with Git or similar version control systems.

•Familiarity with microservices and common architecture patterns.

•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

•Experience working in Agile environments, ideally with Scrum.

•Good command of English (spoken and written); any additional language is an asset.

•Eligibility for a security habilitation.

•Preferred qualifications

•Knowledge of or hands on experience with: Kafka, Prometheus, Keycloak, Grafana, Kubernetes

•Experience in the Defense or other high security, mission critical industries.

•Knowledge of French language

Diversity Statement

We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.