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Our software, Miles, is a leading platform that enables companies worldwide to manage their leasing, fleet, and mobility operations in one integrated system. Every day, we help our customers work smarter, more efficiently, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.\nBehind that impact is a close-knit, international team that values collaboration, ownership, and continuous growth. We move forward with ambition but stay grounded in a culture where people support each other and take pride in what they build.\nFrom our headquarters in Ghent, we’re looking for a Software Engineer - Java Backend to join our Product Engineering team and help shape the continued evolution of the Miles platform.\nIn this role, you’ll work on the core product capabilities behind Miles, building scalable backend services that are used across customers and markets. You’ll work closely with other engineers, architects and product stakeholders to turn complex business domains into robust, reusable software solutions.\nWhat you’ll do...\nDesign, develop and evolve Java backend services within the Miles product ecosystem;\n\nTranslate complex business domains into well-designed, maintainable software solutions using Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles;\n\nBuild reusable product capabilities that can serve different customers, markets and use cases;\n\nDesign and implement RESTful APIs and integrations between services, internal platforms and other parts of the Miles ecosystem;\n\nTake ownership of what you build throughout its lifecycle - from technical design and development to testing, deployment and continuous improvement;\n\nBuild scalable, cloud-native solutions using modern engineering and DevOps practices such as CI/CD, containerization and automated testing;\n\nCollaborate with fellow engineers through technical discussions, code reviews and knowledge sharing;\n\nApply a security-first mindset when designing and implementing features within our Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC);\n\nContribute to technical improvements and architectural decisions that help us continuously evolve the Miles platform.\n\nWhat you bring...\n2+ years of professional experience in backend software development, with hands-on experience using Java;\n\nExperience with modern Java, preferably Java 17 or Java 21;\n\nExperience building RESTful APIs and backend services;\n\nFamiliarity with microservice-based architectures and modern backend development practices;\n\nA good understanding of clean, maintainable software design;\n\nGood knowledge of SQL, preferably PostgreSQL;\n\nFamiliarity with development and DevOps tools and practices such as Git, Maven, Jenkins or GitHub Actions;\n\nA product mindset: you enjoy building software that is reusable, maintainable and designed to evolve over time;\n\nFluent communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate effectively within an international engineering environment.\n\nEarn bonus points for...\nExperience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD);\n\nExperience with Quarkus or similar modern Java frameworks;\n\nKnowledge of Kafka or other event-driven/messaging technologies;\n\nExperience with Docker and Kubernetes;\n\nFamiliarity with NoSQL datastores;\n\nExperience working on complex software products or platforms;\n\nKnowledge of Angular or an interest in understanding the broader application stack;\n\nKnowledge of additional languages besides English.\n\nWhat’s in it for you...\nCompetitive salary package;\n\nChoice of an electric company car with charging card, or a mobility budget offering flexibility in how you organise your mobility;\n\nMeal vouchers and eco-cheques;\n\nGroup and hospitalization insurance;\n\nMobile phone subscription;\n\nHybrid working and flexible hours, giving you the freedom to shape your workday;\n\nBike leasing and additional mobility options;\n\nReferral bonus program;\n\nFrom day one, you’ll be supported through a structured 6-month onboarding program, with guidance from a dedicated job coach to help you get up to speed and grow in your role;\n\nAnd because strong teams go beyond day-to-day work, we regularly create opportunities to connect - from casual drinks and barbecues to family days, team activities and company-wide events.\n\nReady to make an impact in the world of mobility? 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