Job Description: Senior Java Developer (IBM Environment)

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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

Secondary Responsibilities:

• 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.

Technical Skills:

• 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)

Soft Skills & Professional Attributes:

• 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.

Education & Certifications:

• 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).

Languages:

• English: Required
• French and/or Dutch: Strong proficiency

Work Setup:

• Location: Anderlecht
• On-site presence: Minimum 2 days per week required
• Contract type: Freelance

Apply here or send your applications to : [email protected]