Freelance Java Backend Engineer – Spring Boot | Hybrid Belgium
Location : Belgium (Hybrid – 2 days / week onsite)
Start : ASAP
Contract : 6-month rolling (multi-year scope)
EU work permit required
Overview
An established European product company is seeking a freelance Java backend engineer to join one of their core agile feature teams. The business operates in the data-heavy B2B space and is investing heavily in backend scalability, performance, and modular architecture.
This role is ideal for a medior to senior Java engineer who enjoys backend craftsmanship, agile delivery, and contributing to scalable real-world platforms. Expect a clean, modern stack, a professional team culture, and real runway for contract longevity.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend microservices using Java + Spring Boot
- Collaborate closely with engineers, product owners, and team leads in a Scrum-based workflow
- Implement clean architecture principles (SOLID, DDD, TDD)
- Work across APIs, data layers, and system integrations
- Contribute to platform stability, performance, and maintainability
- Participate in technical design and team code quality improvements
Required Skills
5 years backend experience with Java (8+ ideal), Spring Boot frameworkSolid grasp of software engineering best practices and architectural patternsStrong SQL + relational database experience (e.g. PostgreSQL)Experience with REST APIs and containerised development workflowsFamiliarity with Git, CI / CD pipelines, and Agile team deliveryFluent English communication in cross-functional setupsExperience with data analytics systems and timeseries workflowsClean code practices TDD, SOLID and DDDBonus (Not Mandatory)
Familiarity with containerisation and deploymentAngular familiarityDutch language skills (not required)Experience with real time streaming, or EDD (event-driven design)Why Consider This Role?
Join a contractor-friendly team building a real product used globally6-month rolling contract with multi-year visibilityWork with high-quality engineers in a structured agile environmentRemote-first setup (just 2x per week on-site in Belgium)Mid-market rates with senior uplift flexibilityApply
If you’re a Java engineer who takes pride in scalable architecture, clean code, and delivering in agile squads - this one’s worth a chat.
Email : swaleh.abdulrehman@g2recruitment.com
Interviews ongoing - let’s talk if it’s aligned.