Java Developer (Freelance)
from 🇧🇪 Belgium
About Smile & The Opportunity
Passionate about tech, digital, and innovation? Join the 1,800 employees atSmile, the European leader in open-source integration, spread across 20 agencies in 9 countries. Collaborative spirit and knowledge sharing are at the heart of our DNA. Our experts push the boundaries of open source every day to build a smarter, more efficient, and more responsible digital world. Here, we don't just follow trends, we create them! 🌟
We are currently looking for an experiencedFreelance Java Developer to join us in Brussels and take part in large-scale, impactful digital projects for one of our premium clients. 🏆
Position Overview
Status: Freelance (Independent / Prestation de services)
Location: Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid model: 2-3 days remote per week)
Seniority Level: Medior (3+ years) to Senior (10+ years)
Languages: Professional proficiency in eitherDutch or French OREnglish
Your Mission & Responsibilities
As a Freelance Java Developer, you will be integrated into a dynamic environment to design, develop, and maintain robust enterprise applications. Your main responsibilities will include:
Designing and implementing high-quality software solutions usingJava / Java EE technologies.
Implementing and managingAPI and Web Services standards (OAuth2, OpenAPI, SOAP) and working withinSOA / REST models.
Translating business requirements into technical designs utilizingUML and BPMN.
Collaborating within anAgile/Scrum methodology, while aligning with corporate governance frameworks (ITIL, PMBOK/PRINCE2).
Contributing to architectural discussions and evolution using modern architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Archi, Sparx).
Ensuring code quality, version control, and seamless integration usingGIT and client frameworks (Axis 2, CXF, .Net compatibility).
Your Profile
Experience: You have at least 3 years (Medior) to 10+ years (Senior) of proven experience in backend Java development.
Core Tech Stack: Deep expertise in Java/Java EE, REST/SOA architectures, API security (OAuth2), and SOAP/OpenAPI standards.
Methodologies: Strong familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments. Knowledge of ITIL, Prince2, or TOGAF is a major asset.
Tools: Proficiency with GIT, UML/BPMN modeling tools (Sparx, Archi), and integration frameworks (Axis 2, CXF).
Soft Skills: Autonomous, proactive, team-oriented, and solution-driven.
Why Smile? 😊
Peer Management: Our proximity management by peers fosters dialogue and the implementation of a tailored career path.
Continuous Learning: Because the digital sector is in constant motion, Smile is committed to making you an expert in your field, thanks to a comprehensive training offer: access to an e-learning platform, financing of certifications, and advanced knowledge-sharing tools.
Vibrant Culture: Your year will be animated by group and agency events: annual convention, participation in trade fairs, summer party, and both formal & informal afterworks.
The Next Steps 🚀
First contact: A phone call to discuss your aspirations, availability, and what we can offer you.
Meeting: An opportunity to get to know each other and explore your professional background.
Business interview: A deep-dive discussion with one of our experts to assess your technical skills and define your goals.
Are you ready to elevate your freelance career with Smile? Apply today!