Senior Java Software Engineer

Overview:
For our client, active in the insurance sector, we are looking for an experienced Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain applications within a complex IBM environment. You'll work closely with business and functional analysts to translate requirements into robust technical solutions, following Clarus and Agile methodologies.

• Design, develop, and adapt applications in Java, aligned with business and functional analyses.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design end-to-end solutions.

• Ensure a full understanding of business and technical requirements.

• Translate functional analyses into technical architecture and clean, efficient code.

• Conduct Test-Driven Development (TDD) and perform integration testing within an Agile environment.

• Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation

• Participate in quality assurance activities, including test scenario creation and execution.

• Document test results and ensure defects are resolved and retested.

• Contribute to continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices.

• Support team growth by training, coaching, and mentoring junior developers.

• Programming: Expert-level Java development (10+ years)

• Frameworks & Tools: Spring Framework, Web Services, JIRA, SVN, SPARX (or equivalent)

• Middleware & Environment: IBM MQ Series, IIB, IBM environment expertise (5+ years)

• Methodologies: Agile, Object-Oriented Design, TDD, Quality Assurance

• Other Tools: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Proven ability to ensure client satisfaction and manage expectations.

• Strong coordination, tracking, and planning abilities.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Self-motivated, capable of handling multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a customer-oriented mindset.

• Demonstrated leadership and coaching abilities (10+ years of experience).

• Ability to adhere to change management and internal procedures.

• Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• Advanced coursework or continued education in technical systems preferred.

• Agile certification is a plus (minimum 2 years of practical Agile experience).
   

• English: Required

• French and/or Dutch: Strong proficiency

• Location: Anderlecht

• On-site presence: Minimum 2 days per week required

• Contract type: Freelance