Backend Developer

Job Introduction
Serco is the preferred partner for European Institutions and International Organizations, offering ICT services and Contact Centre management across Europe. Our expertise extends from Information System support to consultancy under the government framework, supporting key entities such as the European Commission and Executive Agencies. As a leader in Service Integration and Management, we ensure seamless delivery of services across various platforms, embodying our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.

**We are hiring a Backend Developer for European Commission in Brussels and various locations around Europe.**

Main Responsibilities
- Implement core business logic.
- Creation of servers and databases for functionality.
- Understanding and implementation of security and data protection.
- Cross-platform optimization.
- Design and develop APIs.
- Participating in the design and creation of scalable software.
- Taking lead on projects, as needed.
- Maintenance of code integrity and organization.
- Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for
- improvement.
- Testing and fixing bugs or other coding issues.
- Meet both technical and consumer needs.
- Write technical documentation.

**LEVEL OF EDUCATION**

Bachelor's degree

**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**
- Proficiency with back-end languages and frameworks such as Java 8+.
- Knowledge of front-end languages and frameworks such as JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS,
- Angular is a plus.
- Proficiency with Java frameworks Spring, Spring Boot and Hibernate.
- Proficiency with RDBMS database technology such as Oracle.
- Proficiency with SOAP Webservices and REST APIs.
- Knowledge of messaging systems such as JMS, Kafka and ActiveMQ
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases is a plus.
- Knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git.
- Knowledge of Continuous Integration & Deployment suites such as Bamboo.
- Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g. Docker).
- Familiarity with container orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes) is a plus.

**SPECIFIC EXPERTISE**
- Experience in Java 8+, Spring, Spring Boot, Java EE
- Experience in Oracle Service Bus
- Experience in OpenID Connect integration.
- Experience in SSO.
- Experience in Cloud development with Amazon web services.
- Knowledge on API GW configuration with OAuth 2.
- Knowledge on Oracle WebLogic Server, Apache.
- Knowledge on reverse proxy configuration
- Experience in Kafka and JMS.
- Experience in Oracle DB.
- Experience with REST and SOAP services.
- Knowledge on CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of development, building and deployment of micro services.
- Experience with tools for web services testing (SOAPUI, ReadyAPI, Postman)

About The Company
Serco is a leading provider of public services. Our customers are governments or others operating in the public sector. We gain scale, expertise and diversification by operating internationally across five sectors and four geographies: Defence, Space, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services, delivered in UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. More information can be found at Serco | Europe

**Why should you join Serco ?**
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.

**We are diverse and inclusive organisation**

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.

In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.
- If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team_

**Important**

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.
- Please contact the recruitment team if needed_

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Package Description
- Competitive Salary
- Corporate Benefits Package
- Chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

**_ Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team_