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Last updated on: 8 Jul, 2025

Java Backend Developer / Application Designer

BelgiumBrussels
1 open positions
Software Development
Medior
Contract
Full Time
Hybrid

Hiring Process

Time to Answer

2 open days

Process

1 Phone Call
1 Onsite Interview

Days to get an Offer

4 Days after Interview

Overview

Java Backend Developer experienced in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and reliable Java applications. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to greenfield projects using hexagonal architecture, with a strong emphasis on Test-Driven Development (TDD), pair programming, and modern software engineering practices. In this role, you will lead the setup of new backend applications, with a focus on delivering customer value, writing clean, maintainable code, and ensuring technical excellence. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze business and technical requirements, solve complex challenges, and implement robust backend solutions using Spring Boot, Kafka, Oracle, and RESTful APIs.

Job Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reliable Java applications using Spring boot and related technologies.
  • Lead the setup of our future applications and focus developments on delivering customer value and code quality.
  • Collaborate with the team to identify and resolve technical challenges, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet our standards.
  • Analyze and refine requirements to deliver new functionalities in a user-friendly and efficient manner. 
  • Champion code quality, organization, and automation, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards. 
  • You will work on greenfield projects using hexagonal architecture. Test-driven development (TDD) and pair programming should be part of your standard development practice.

Must Have Skills

  • At least 6 years of experience in Java development, with a strong focus on technical expertise and a passion for clean code, ways of working, and refactoring monolithic applications. 
  • Proven experience in leading technical projects, setting technical direction, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong understanding of Java, object-oriented programming, and software design patterns.
  • Experience with relational databases (Oracle), messaging systems (Kafka), and service buses.
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, as well as experience with testing frameworks and continuous integration/delivery pipelines.
  • Experience with Domain-Driven Design and/or hexagonal architecture, Test-Driven Development, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery.
  • Familiarity with Git, GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, Fortify, and Nexus.
  • Fluent in English.

Nice to have

  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. 
  • Analytical and detail-oriented.

What's great in the job?

  • Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
  • Expand your knowledge of various business industries
  • Create content that will help our users on a daily basis
  • Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company

Work at yechte

We are an independent digital consultancy with ambitious goals and a global presence. We support a diverse range of companies, building digital teams and delivering innovative digital solutions. Our multicultural and diverse workforce, comprised of ‘Global Citizens’, reflects this inclusivity.

We care about work-life balance and meeting the expectation of a growing team, investing in people because they are our greatest asset. Our consistent growth is a testament to this commitment.

Come work at yechte, a company on the rise, offering excellent benefits, opportunities for personal development, and the chance to learn from accomplished leaders. We are always looking for exceptional professionals to join our team.

What We Offer

Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You work on real digital projects and make tangible contributions to the company. We want to provide to each individual personal, professional and social growth.

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Attractive Benefits

We care about your comfort. At yechte we offer cost-effective and eco-friendly mobility plans, food allowances, and comprehensive healthcare support, enhancing employee satisfaction.

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Personal Development

We care about your growth. At yechte we offer to boost your personal growth through tailored IT trainings and certifications, fostering a culture of agility and tech-driven expertise.

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Flexibility

We care about your wellbeing. At yechte we offer flexi-hours and hybrid home/office work arrangements, enhancing employee work-life balance and productivity.

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