Medior/Senior Java Software Engineer

About Brainsquare

For nearly 25 years, Brainsquare has built partnerships with clients of all sizes, from mid-market to large companies. We integrate their critical IT applications from design over development to 24/7 management. Today, we are 200+ people, with teams on three continents, providing value for our partners around the clock.

The spirit of our company mirrors how we treat our clients. We value our employees and clients alike as individuals and genuinely care about knowing their stories. We aspire to make Brainsquare a rewarding place to work, as we believe happy people working together may achieve greatness. Our entire team consists of strategic problem solvers who are creative and collaborative, and who take up each challenge with a positive attitude.

Senior Java Software Engineer

Your mission:

Brainsquare is looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer with experience in designing and building API landscapes both in traditional and cloud based (or hybrid) setups. You will bring your experience to the table with our many international customers helping them in architecture design, project delivery and coaching of fellow engineers in an agile environment. You will act as a technical leader to advice and build the development standard.

Your main tasks:

Specifically, as a Senior Java Software Engineer, your tasks will include:

Architecture:

• Design solutions based on high level architectures
• Break down complex requirements into manageable packages
• Be able to present your insights to the required audience both on business and IT side in a way it’s comprehensible

Development:

• Develop applications in accordance with existing standards, mainly using Spring (Boot)

Assess & Improve:

• Review solutions created by your colleagues and follow-up on their technical improvements
• Be smart about valuable testing strategies
• Validate deliverables before handing them over to target business users

Coaching:

• Be a team player and spread your knowledge & insights within the team & company
• Work together with other teams in a transversal way targeting a global improvement of technical capabilities
• Show initiative and ability to lead others becoming a better developer
• Propose improvements
• Become an ambassador for Brainsquare at any client
• Work in an agile environment

What we are looking for in you:

This is a further list of the experience that we consider important for a senior Java Software Engineer:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in IT or equivalent experience (experience is more important than education), certification is a plus
• For a senior position, over 5 years of relevant experience is required
• You are a good communicator. As much of your job will be in an international environment, you speak English and Dutch fluently, French is an asset
• You have experience in an enterprise environment, preferably in a large international company
• Extensive knowledge in application architecture, design patterns applied on the Java (Spring / JEE) stack
• Extensive knowledge in designing Restful API services
• Strong understanding of database best practices and impact
• String coaching and communication skills
• Like taking initiative in both new opportunities as well as critical requests
• Be able to deal with pressure and meeting strict deadlines
• You don’t mind working with people in different time zones

What we offer:

We offer an attractive salary package, including:

• A company car and fuel card 
• A mobile subscription 
• Partial refund of public transportation costs
• A sound group insurance
• A hospitalization insurance
• Extra-legal holidays

Brainsquare is a company of lifelong learners. We pride ourselves on giving our employees extensive, continuous training, making them real experts in highly sought-after domains.

As a Senior Java Software Engineer, you will of course get the flexibility and freedom to manage and organize your job autonomously, including partially working from home.

Why choose Brainsquare?

What probably makes us unique as an IT services company is the human touch. First among our values, we believe in real human contact as a basis for positive outcomes. We meet everyone eye-to-eye, with the intention of building strong, mutually supporting partnerships. With our customers, but also among our teams and employees. As a company, we are committed to being inclusive and diverse; we treat people as we expect them to treat us.