BACK-END WEB APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER - EUROPEAN COMMISSION

WHO WE ARE Edda International , a dynamic and rapidly growing European group of companies with an estimated 2024 turnover of 20+ MEUR, 220+ employees and 15+ years of experience. Operating out of Luxembourg and Brussels, Edda International manages large International Institutions Framework Contracts delivering Information Technology services throughout geographical Europe. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Back-End Web Applications Developer – European Commission We are looking for an experienced Back-End Developer to join our client’s Information Systems team, supporting digital solutions in the public health, food safety, and internal market domains. This position involves working closely with policy units to develop, maintain, and optimize core applications and systems that directly support health, food safety, and regulatory initiatives across Europe. In this role, you will play a key part in creating secure, scalable, and high-performing back-end applications that support the mission of protecting human health, animal welfare, and food safety within Europe. YOUR TASKS Develop back-end web applications , implementing core business logic . Design and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability . Design and develop APIs for seamless integration with other systems. Implement security and data protection measures to ensure compliance and confidentiality . Participate in the design and creation of scalable software solutions. Write clean, functional code on the back-end and ensure code integrity and organization . Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot issues and identify areas for improvement. Test and fix bugs or other coding issues to ensure high functionality. Create technical documentation for maintenance and updates. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Proven background of 7+ years in back-end development with Java (JDK8 or later) and JEE (version 7 or later) , including XML and SOAP-based web services (e.g., JAX-WS). Strong proficiency in Oracle RDBM for database management . At least 5 years of experience with Git or SVN for version control and collaboration tools, particularly the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo). Thorough understanding of the web development cycle , programming techniques , and optimization methods . Expertise in implementing security and data protection for high-compliance environments. Solid organizational, time-management, and communication skills , with the ability to integrate into an international and multicultural environment . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Permanent employment with competitive compensation package with premium benefits. Freelance contract with a leading European technology company . Location : Brussels, Belgium. Home-working or contractor’s premises at a distance which allows service providers to be onsite within 2 hours, up to 5 days per month. Strategic role with the opportunity to make a significant impact on research and technological initiatives across Europe. Please note that this position is currently available only to EU Citizens or Non-EU Citizens already based in EU with a valid work permit. Candidates interested in this position can forward their CV to Edda International where it will be processed confidentially. Shortly after, you will be contacted and selected candidates notified of further steps. At Edda International we are committed to supporting Diversity and Inclusion Community. #J-18808-Ljbffr