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# Senior Java Software Developer

- **Company:** Octave Intelligence
- **Location:** Gent, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Github, Hibernate (Java), Java Persistence API, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Spring-boot, Git, Restful APIs
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f09baf8efe077702

## About the Role

* A minimum of four years of java back-end experience.

 * Good knowledge of Java 11 or higher, JPA/Hibernate, Spring/Spring boot

 * Experienced Git user (we use Github)

 * An ability to create clear and structured code - Clean Code.

 * Keen to take initiative and work well as part of a team.

 * Interested to experiment with LLM's to improve and speed-up the Software Development Process

 * Expertise in using/writing RESTful APIs.

 * Fluent in English

## Description

We're looking for a Senior Java Software Developer to join the CIT team. The CIT team manages all mission-critical internal software and tools, that directly drive core business operations, such as our in-house CRM/ERP, sales channels, support systems, Help Center and more.

You'll work in a multi-disciplinary international team with a clear focus that can mostly work independently.

As a senior developer we expect you to both implement and help design software changes.

Responsibilities

 * Writes and implements maintainable and efficient code and tests (LLM supported where feasible)

 * Coordinate and communicate with team members

 * Understand the business needs and translate them into technical solutions

 * Recommends and makes changes and enhancements to improve the quality of products and procedures to improve team efficiency


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