Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Freelance possible)

Job Description:

As a Full Stack Developer, you contribute to the design, development and maintenance of web applications with a strong focus on quality, performance and maintainability. You work with stakeholders and development teams to translate functional needs into reliable software solutions.

Project Context:

You will contribute to applications in the healthcare domain, including web components that support patient referral prescriptions, Vitalink and related digital services.

️ Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications using Java, Angular, Typescript, HTML and CSS.
• Build back-end components with Spring Boot and Spring Data JPA, and work with PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and deliver new features.
• Monitor application performance, resolve bottlenecks and fix defects.
• Apply Test-Driven Development practices and contribute to code quality, structure and automation.
• Write and execute unit, integration and end-to-end tests, including work with JUnit.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced developers.
• Follow current development practices around CI/CD, containerization and secure software delivery.
• Keep up with relevant evolutions in software engineering and apply them where useful.

Your profile

• You have solid experience as a full-stack developer.
• You have strong hands-on knowledge of Angular, Typescript, HTML, CSS, Java, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch.
• You are comfortable working with testing practices such as TDD and with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit.
• You have knowledge of Spring Security, Flyway, QueryDSL, Mockito or similar tools.
• You are familiar with hexagonal architecture and deployments on Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• Experience with Docker, Tomcat, Nginx, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins or GHCP is a plus.
• You have a good understanding of modern AI topics such as the EU AI Act, LLMs, security, confidentiality, prompt engineering, agents and MCP.
• You adapt easily to evolving standards and guidelines related to AI usage.
• You communicate fluently in either Dutch or French and have a working understanding of the other language.
• You work accurately, communicate clearly and can operate independently within a team environment.

Offer

You will be part of a growing Belgian SME where initiative and personal development are encouraged. We will provide you with an enjoyable work environment with fun colleagues. We will work out a career plan with you, with attention and a budget for extra education/certification. You can count on an attractive salary, supplemented with extra-legal benefits, including a company car.
(Freelance is also possible)