Java Engineer

We're working with a small, scaling telecommunications company based in Mechelen is looking for a skilled Java Engineer to join its growing technology team. The organisation delivers modern connectivity and digital solutions to customers across Belgium and continues to invest heavily in modern software engineering practices and cloud-native technologies. You will play a role in developing and maintaining backend applications and services that support critical telecom platforms and customer-facing solutions .Working within an agile engineering environment, you will collaborate with architects, DevOps specialists, and product teams to deliver reliable software solutions . Responsibiliti esDesign, develop, and maintain Java-based backend applicationsBuild scalable and secure APIs and microservicesContribute to system architecture and technical design discussionsCollaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environmentOptimise application performance and reliabilityParticipate in code reviews and promote engineering best practicesSupport CI/CD and cloud-native deployment initiativ es Required Skills & Experie nceStrong experience with Java developmentSolid hands-on experience with Spring / Spring BootExperience building RESTful APIs and microservicesGood understanding of software design principles and clean coding practicesExperience working in agile development environmentsFamiliarity with relational databases and version control systemsNice to H aveExperience with QuarkusKnowledge of Docker and containerisationExperience with Kubernetes and orchestration platformsExposure to cloud environments and DevOps practicesExperience within telecoms or high-availability environme nts The O fferOpportunity to work on modern, large-scale platformsCollaborative and technology-driven environmentHybrid working model, with flexible remote optionsUp to €6.5k for experienced candidatesFull package including mobility options/car+12 ADV daysLong-term career growth opportunities within a rapidly evolving se ctor