Developer Java Senior

Antwerpen, Gent, Hasselt, Leuven
Software & Analysis
Professional, Freelancer

Cegeka is looking for Senior Java developers to create software applications within one of our agile teams. Cegeka is a leading ICT company that offers quality solutions to its clients. We always strive for customized solutions: the best fit that helps our clients achieve their objectives. At the same time, we are looking for the ideal fit for our team.  In addition to experience and ambitions, competencies and character are essential for us as well. Cegeka continuously invests in Talent Management so that employees can reach their highest potential.

  • Developing complex and challenging business applications and working with the latest tools and technologies.
  • Hands-on design and software development based on the functional analysis and you ensure good integration with external applications.
  • Working in a driven Agile team consisting of functional analysts, developers and an Agile project leader/scrum master.
  • Building high quality applications which generate extra business value for our customers.
  • You are a real "software craftsman" who sees software development as a craft. You write qualitative, readable code and do refactoring where necessary. You guarantee quality through test-driven development and continuous learning.
  • You actively share your knowledge and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's operation.
  • You can also use your technical knowledge in presales initiatives.

What you need to succeed:

  • A passionate Java developer with several years of professional experience in analysis, design, implementation and delivery of applications in Java technology.
  • Excellent knowledge of OO design, including design patterns, is a must.
  • Experience with application integration and excellent relational database skills are essential. Having extensive No-SQL knowledge is a plus.
  • You have in-depth knowledge of recent Java frameworks (e.g. Spring, Hibernate, etc.)
  • Front-end JavaScript frameworks, such as Angular2, Bootstrap, etc. are not unknown to you.
  • Understanding of application lifecycle management, continuous integration and the necessary tools (Jira, GitHub, Docker, Gradle, etc.) is indispensable in this role.
  • You are convinced of the benefits of Agile working or you are interested to hear about them.
  • Not only your knowledge is crucial, we find your motivation, insight and attitude at least as important.
  • You are fluent in English and Dutch.

What are we offering:

  • Intensive teamwork in an open and dynamic atmosphere where new fresh ideas and initiatives can be launched.
  • Tailor-made guidance, where you indicate what your interests are and together we see how we can help you develop further.
  • Learning and sharing knowledge are central, so we offer numerous initiatives: innovation centers, reading groups, knowledge sharing meetings, hackathons, participation in conferences and external training.
  • Depending on your own interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths.
  • In addition to the gross salary, a premium company car with fuel card, meal vouchers, interesting group and hospitalisation insurance, cell phone subscription, fixed expense allowance and powerful laptop, we offer flexible working hours and a good work/life balance.
  • Compose your own remuneration package thanks to our Flex Reward Plan.
  • Depending on where you live, you can work in our offices in Hasselt, Leuven, Ghent or Antwerp, where hybrid work is also possible. 

Aspire to more: our promise to you!

At Cegeka you get all the opportunities you need to develop further as a professional. Together we discover what you really want to do for our clients and colleagues. We would like to invite you to grow with us. In an unprecedented variety of challenging and meaningful IT projects. Make your mark on projects with interesting customers where we can make the difference. Aspire to more!


We are always working together here. Intensively, with lots of fun and commitment. It is a culture driven by family values: full of trust, people-oriented, open, loyal and respectful. We offer a lot of freedom and responsibility. We want you to be part of the next phase of a proud, successful, fast-growing, innovative, European IT company full of ambitions.

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