Senior Java Backend Developer

About

YONDERLAND

We are convinced that outside is exciting, relaxing, and inspiring.

It’s versatile, for some it is a place to relax, for others it is the ultimate challenge.

A place to enjoy and where big and small moments come together.

It’s a place to be discovered or recognized.

But the outdoors can also be treacherous and unpredictable.

Weather and terrain can surprise you.

Our mission is to enable all people to spend inspiring and epic moments outside.

Yonderland is a European group of premium brands and retail concepts focused on outdoors.

Including A.S.

Adventure, Juttu, Bever, Cotswold, Snow+Rock, Runnersneed and Ayacucho.

Yonderland runs over 190 shops in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Great-Britain and The Netherlands and resides in Belgium. https://www.yonderland.com/

About

THE JOB OPENING

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SENIOR JAVA BACKEND DEVELOPER TO JOIN OUR TEAM

YOU WILL

Design complex backend systems ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and secure.

Leading technical projects, making strategic decisions, and guiding the development team in best practices and technical standards.

Ensure high code quality through rigorous code reviews, enforcing coding standards, and best practices.

Identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations to ensure the system operates efficiently under load.

Design and implement robust security measures to protect data and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Mentor junior and mid-level developers, providing guidance, and fostering professional growth within the team.

Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and other teams to ensure project requirements are met and delivered on time.

Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Propose and implement improvements to the development process.

YOU HAVE

A mastery of Java, including advanced topics such as concurrency, memory management, and performance tuning.

Deep expertise with Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate, and other relevant libraries.

Extensive experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

Proficiency in database design, optimization, and management.

In-depth understanding of web technologies, HTTP and REST.

Understanding of web security principles.

Proficiency with development environments (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA), build tools (e.g., Maven), and version control systems (e.g., Bitbucket).

Advanced knowledge in designing and maintaining APIs and microservices architecture.

Knowledge of setting up asynchronous communication in AWS.

Proficiency with testing frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, and integration testing tools.

Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) in a cloud native way (AWS EC2).

Proven experience in building scalable systems, performance tuning, and managing large-scale distributed systems.

Exceptional problem-solving abilities to diagnose complex issues and implement effective solutions.

Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Ability to mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Strategic mindset to align technical decisions with business goals and long-term vision.

WE HAVE

An office at Lionesa Business Hub

job + without term contract

Health insurance

26 days of vacations

Flexible work Professional development opportunities

Trainings

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Team events like summer parties, Christmas events and much more!

If this fits your career expectations apply now to susana.cunha@yonderland.com and speak to Susana - our HR Manager.