Java Software Engineer

About Brainsquare

For +25 years, Brainsquare has built partnerships with clients of all sizes, from mid-market to large companies. We integrate their critical IT applications from design over development to 24/7 management. Today, we are 200+ people, with teams on three continents, providing value for our partners around the clock.

The spirit of our company mirrors how we treat our clients. We value our employees and clients alike as individuals and genuinely care about knowing their stories. We aspire to make Brainsquare a rewarding place to work, as we believe happy people working together may achieve greatness. Our entire team consists of strategic problem solvers who are creative and collaborative, and who take up each challenge with a positive attitude.

Java Software Engineer

Your mission:

Brainsquare is looking for a Java Software Engineer with experience in designing and building API landscapes both in traditional and cloud based (or hybrid) setups. You will bring your experience to the table with our many international customers helping them in architecture design, project delivery and coaching of fellow engineers in an agile environment. You will act as a technical leader to advice and build the development standard.

Your main tasks:

• As a Java Software Engineer, you’ll be part of a collaborative team where you design, build and maintain high-performing backend systems and integrations.

• You translate business needs into clean, efficient code — always keeping scalability, performance and maintainability top of mind.

• You contribute to the evolution of our technical landscape by exploring new technologies, supporting legacy-to-modern transitions, and thinking beyond code.

• You troubleshoot complex issues, take ownership of your solutions, and actively share knowledge with your team.

• You participate in code reviews and agile ceremonies, and you are comfortable working closely with stakeholders.

What we are looking for in you:

• You bring 5+ years of hands-on experience with Java, ideally in enterprise environments.

• Extensive knowledge in application architecture, design patterns applied on the Java (Spring / JEE) stack

• Extensive knowledge in designing Restful API services

• You’re fluent in SQL and have a solid understanding of database-driven applications.

• You thrive in a team-oriented culture, and communicate with clarity and purpose.

• You are curious by nature, eager to learn and experiment, and not afraid to question the status quo.

• You value clean code, good documentation, and continuous improvement.

• You understand the full software lifecycle, from requirements to deployment and support.

• You’re used to working in agile teams.

• You are a good communicator. As much of your job will be in an international environment, you speak English and Dutch fluently, French is an asset but not required

Nice-to-have skills (based on project-specific needs):

These skills are not mandatory, but definitely a plus for certain customer environments:

• Experience with Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle Reports / Forms.

• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments.

• Knowledge of integration between business systems and 3rd-party applications.

• Understanding of legacy Java technologies such as Java EJB 3, Struts, Apache Wicket.

• Hands-on experience with Jasper Reports.

• Exposure to cloud platforms, particularly Azure.

• Ability to support and modernize older systems towards more current tech stacks.

What we offer:

We offer an attractive salary package, including:

• A company car and fuel card 

• A mobile subscription 

• Partial refund of public transportation costs

• A sound group insurance

• A hospitalization insurance

• Extra-legal holidays

Brainsquare is a company of lifelong learners. We pride ourselves on giving our employees extensive, continuous training, making them real experts in highly sought-after domains.

As a Medior/Senior Java Software Engineer, you will of course get the flexibility and freedom to manage and organize your job autonomously, including partially working from home.

Why choose Brainsquare?

What probably makes us unique as an IT services company is the human touch. First among our values, we believe in real human contact as a basis for positive outcomes. We meet everyone eye-to-eye, with the intention of building strong, mutually supporting partnerships. With our customers, but also among our teams and employees. As a company, we are committed to being inclusive and diverse; we treat people as we expect them to treat us.