We are looking for a senior developer able to work on multiple applications for the Flemish Agencies for Healthcare & Social Protection.

Not only do we expect from the applicant that he demonstrates high level of technical skills (cf. IT skills list) but a proven experience in coaching and supervising developers of the team at the technical level: technical design & mentoring, code reviews, …

This following skills are also required:

• Able to function in an independent way, but in line with team objectives
• Self-starter
• Excellent communicator: Ability to simplify at a conceptual level without ignoring the underlying technical complexity, to communicate in a clear and informative manner at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch. Good in English/French
• Drive for results: Makes things happen, is proactive, balances “analysis” with “doing”, sets high standards for self and demonstrates a ‘Can-Do’ /’Will-Do’ attitude
• Client-focused: Understands the business and IT side of requirements and problems and responds effectively to them.
• Team player: Promotes collaboration and facilitates teamwork across the organization, gains support and commitment, resolves differences by determining needs and forging solutions that benefit all parties
• Eagerness to learn and ability to pick up new knowledge quickly

We are looking for a Dutch-speaking person, and, able to apply best practices and use their experience to ensure proper project delivery.

Project information

Within Smals, you will join the group that provides services to Flemish Social Protection (VSB). One of the applications is eZBO where people can apply for a care budget for elderly people in need of care. This is a budget for 65+ers with limited income and health problems.

Experience

This person should have at least 7 years’ experience in Java development. Have knowledge and understanding of a Service Oriented Architecture and have knowledge of the following:

Technologie

• Java
• Angular
• Spring (boot)
• Postgres
• REST
• Docker
• git

Architecture:

• Service Oriented Architecture
• Restful API Design

Methodologie:

• Agile
• Scrum
• Test driven Development

Contract:

The first contract will be confirmed until 30/06/2025 and then extendable by 3 or 6 months.