Senior Backend Developer

Ai-powered
Brussel, Belgium
25 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Job source

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Application Integration Architecture Cloud Engineering Continuous Integration Programming Tools Python (Programming Language) Scrum Methodology
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Software Engineering Web Applications Software Organization Enterprise Software Applications Spring Cloud Large Language Models Generative AI Backend Git Kubernetes Restful APIs Docker Microservices

Job description

Join an innovative technology team developing AI powered digital solutions. Work on large-scale applications, modern cloud technologies, and impactful projects.

Are you passionate about building scalable applications and leveraging the latest technologies to create impactful digital solutions? Join an innovative engineering team where you’ll contribute to the development of AI-powered products used by a large and growing user base.

As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will work on a variety of initiatives, ranging from continuous product improvements to large-scale strategic projects. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining modern web applications while helping shape intelligent conversational experiences powered by AI.

Working in a cross-functional Agile team, you will collaborate closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Functional Analysts and fellow developers to deliver high-quality software that meets both technical and business objectives. Role

  • Design, develop and maintain scalable full-stack applications.
  • Translate functional requirements into robust technical solutions.
  • Develop and maintain backend services and APIs.
  • Build intuitive and responsive frontend applications.
  • Improve and expand existing codebases while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Leverage AI technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs), to build smarter and more efficient solutions.
  • Integrate applications with backend systems and third-party services.
  • Contribute to cloud-native architectures using modern development practices.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the complete software development lifecycle.
  • Continuously improve performance, maintainability and security of the applications.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack or Backend Software Developer.
  • Strong experience with Python.
  • Solid knowledge of Java (Spring is a strong advantage).
  • Experience with Git and modern software development practices.
  • Good understanding of CI/CD principles.
  • Experience building cloud-native applications, microservices and RESTful APIs.
  • Hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI.
  • Experience integrating APIs and backend systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills in English.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within Agile teams.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Docker, Podman or Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms.
  • Experience with AI-driven development tools and agentic workflows.
  • Passion for writing clean, maintainable and high-quality code.

Soft Skills

  • Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Eager to learn and continuously improve.
  • Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high quality.
  • Team player with a collaborative attitude.

Benefits & conditions

  • Parking
  • 3 days remote

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