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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Architect - **Company:** Sloka IT Solutions - **Location:** Brussel, Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Eclipse (Software), Fault Tolerance, IntelliJ IDEA, Apache Maven, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Web Services, Enterprise Application Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Spring-boot, SOAPAPI, Git, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5848523709 ## About the Role * 10 or more years of relevant software development experience. * Strong hands-on knowledge of Java 8 or later. * Strong experience with Spring Boot and microservices architecture. * Experience designing and integrating REST and SOAP web services. * Sound understanding of messaging systems and enterprise application integration. * Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Git, Maven, and Docker concepts. * Demonstrated experience designing for availability, security, fault tolerance, and performance. * Experience modernizing legacy applications and working with distributed systems. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Proven customer-facing experience. * Experience mentoring developers and leading architectural or technical reviews. * Good written and spoken English. ## Description We are looking for a Senior Java Developer with strong architecture experience to help design, build, integrate, and support modern enterprise applications. This is an end-to-end role: you will contribute not only to development and solution design, but also to production maintenance after go-live. You will work closely with customers and delivery teams, translating business goals into practical technical roadmaps and robust, scalable solutions., * Design and develop enterprise applications using Java 8 or later, Spring Boot, microservices, and web services. * Define microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, SOAP integrations, and messaging solutions that connect disparate enterprise applications. * Evaluate technologies and select appropriate tools and frameworks, including options such as Spring Boot, Quarkus, and Kafka. * Support the modernization of legacy monolithic applications into distributed systems. * Design solutions that meet non-functional requirements for high availability, security, fault tolerance, performance, and maintainability. * Contribute across the full delivery lifecycle, including implementation, deployment, go-live, and ongoing production support. * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps and Jenkins. * Use Git, Maven, Docker, and development environments such as Eclipse or IntelliJ IDEA as part of day-to-day delivery. * Perform architectural and technical reviews to maintain solution quality and alignment. * Mentor senior developers and provide technical leadership across the team. * Work directly with customers and stakeholders to clarify needs, explain technical decisions, and turn business objectives into executable plans. * Collaborate effectively in an Agile delivery environment. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) ## Related Articles - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top 10 Java Libraries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/364-top-10-java-libraries) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)