Software Engineer - Java Backend (m/f/d)

Ghent, Belgium

 

Why SOFICO?

At SOFICO, we’re shaping the future of mobility - and we’re doing it together. 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.

Behind 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.

From 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.

In 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.

 

What you’ll do...

• Design, develop and evolve Java backend services within the Miles product ecosystem;

• Translate complex business domains into well-designed, maintainable software solutions using Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles;

• Build reusable product capabilities that can serve different customers, markets and use cases;

• Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrations between services, internal platforms and other parts of the Miles ecosystem;

• Take ownership of what you build throughout its lifecycle - from technical design and development to testing, deployment and continuous improvement;

• Build scalable, cloud-native solutions using modern engineering and DevOps practices such as CI/CD, containerization and automated testing;

• Collaborate with fellow engineers through technical discussions, code reviews and knowledge sharing;

• Apply a security-first mindset when designing and implementing features within our Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC);

• Contribute to technical improvements and architectural decisions that help us continuously evolve the Miles platform.

 

What you bring...

• 2+ years of professional experience in backend software development, with hands-on experience using Java;

• Experience with modern Java, preferably Java 17 or Java 21;

• Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services;

• Familiarity with microservice-based architectures and modern backend development practices;

• A good understanding of clean, maintainable software design;

• Good knowledge of SQL, preferably PostgreSQL;

• Familiarity with development and DevOps tools and practices such as Git, Maven, Jenkins or GitHub Actions;

• A product mindset: you enjoy building software that is reusable, maintainable and designed to evolve over time;

• Fluent communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate effectively within an international engineering environment.

 

Earn bonus points for...

• Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD);

• Experience with Quarkus or similar modern Java frameworks;

• Knowledge of Kafka or other event-driven/messaging technologies;

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes;

• Familiarity with NoSQL datastores;

• Experience working on complex software products or platforms;

• Knowledge of Angular or an interest in understanding the broader application stack;

• Knowledge of additional languages besides English.

 

What’s in it for you...

• Competitive salary package;

• Choice of an electric company car with charging card, or a mobility budget offering flexibility in how you organise your mobility;

• Meal vouchers and eco-cheques;

• Group and hospitalization insurance;

• Mobile phone subscription;

• Hybrid working and flexible hours, giving you the freedom to shape your workday;

• Bike leasing and additional mobility options;

• Referral bonus program;

• From 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;

• And 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.

 

Ready to make an impact in the world of mobility? Join SOFICO and let’s shape what’s next together!