Presentation

The assignment is situated within the Directorate of Police Information and ICT (DRI) of the Federal Police.

DRI is responsible for the management of police information and ICT resources. The directorate is responsible for the preparation of policy and regulations regarding information management, the development of standards and technical norms, and the implementation of information and communication systems.

The position is within the Systems Division (DIST). DIST develops the ICT system architecture, organizes and manages the ICT systems, data centers, and central infrastructure. In addition, the division determines technical standards, implements ICT security, and provides specialized third-line support.

Project

The DECOM project aims to reduce dependence on the mainframe by migrating BNG, BCE (KBO), and other police data to a modern, open architecture. This migration makes the data more easily accessible to applications such as PoliceSearch, analysis solutions, artificial intelligence (AI), and intelligence-led policing (ILP).

PHP- and C-based applications play an important role in this. The consultant is part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of internal and external collaborators.

Mission

The consultant is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and improving PHP- and C-based solutions within the organization's information and communication systems.

Key tasks:

• Designing, developing, and testing applications based on functional and technical analyses
• Guarding the quality and further development of PHP and C applications in a high-availability environment
• Analyzing user needs in collaboration with functional analysts
• Keeping up with technological developments and providing technical advice
• Proposing improvements and modifications to existing solutions and projects
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation
• Maintenance and technical support of applications

Soft skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative
• Ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset
• Methodical and precise working style
• Ability to clearly document and report results
• Creative, constructive, and solution-oriented
• Stress-resistant
• Customer-oriented attitude

In practice

Start date: 15/09/2026
Duration: until end of 2026 (extendable)
Work regime: full-time (40 hours/week)
Workplace: Rue Royale 202A, 1000 Brussels
Terms of employment: presence at the office at least 2 times per week depending on the tasks and in consultation with the team, telework allowed (in Belgium)
Team: multidisciplinary, mix of internal and external collaborators