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# Java Software Engineer

- **Company:** La Fosse
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Spring Framework, Junit, Apache Maven, Microsoft SQL Server, OpenShift, Scrum Methodology, Mockito, Swagger, Selenium, Software Engineering, Management of Software Versions, Web Services, Openapi, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Spring-mvc, Spring-boot, Cypress (Programming Language), Backend, Git, AngularJS, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Domain Driven Design, Atlassian Bamboo, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5893106357

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience developing enterprise-level software applications.
 * Strong experience building REST APIs and web services using Java and Spring Boot.
 * Proven frontend development experience using Angular.
 * Strong understanding of Microservice Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
 * Experience leading technical workstreams or providing technical leadership within development teams.
 * Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
 * Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.

Technical Skills

Backend

 * Java 11+
 * JEE
 * Spring Boot 2+
 * Spring Core
 * Spring MVC
 * REST API Development

Frontend

 * Angular 8+
 * JavaScript
 * HTML

DevOps & Tools

 * Maven
 * Git
 * Docker
 * Jenkins / Bamboo
 * OpenShift

Testing

 * JUnit
 * Mockito
 * Spring Test
 * Cypress
 * Selenium

Database

 * Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)

Additional Knowledge

 * API versioning and design principles
 * OpenAPI / Swagger documentation
 * Application quality and delivery practices

Soft Skills

 * Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
 * Pragmatic, hands-on approach to problem solving.
 * Strong collaborator who enjoys working within multidisciplinary teams.
 * Passion for software engineering and continuous improvement.

Education

 * Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Languages

 * Fluent French and/or Dutch, both written and spoken.

## Description

* Design, develop and implement scalable software solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
 * Collaborate with architects and development teams to ensure solutions align with the overall technology strategy.
 * Participate in technical and code reviews to maintain development quality standards.
 * Contribute to CI/CD processes and DevOps initiatives to support efficient software delivery.
 * Work closely with stakeholders in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality products.
 * Support continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle.


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