Overview
Location Gent, East Flanders, Belgium
Department Software Engineering

What the job is about:
As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll work on our in-house created package ‘Miles’. It is an ERP software for automotive finance, leasing, fleet, and mobility management. This end-to-end solution encompasses front-, mid-and back-office functions that can be extensively customized to the customers’ needs through configuration and custom development.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team containing other developers, business consultants, testers, covering our end-to-end business flow. This means you can rely on a very broad base of knowledge and expertise.

Every team in Sofico works in an agile way, including scrum, daily stand-ups, and backlog refinement. Besides that, you’ll also be joining our development community which connects all the Software Engineers within Sofico worldwide. To learn from each other, by sharing best practices, codes, tips and tricks, is what we are striving for. The focus in this role will be on back-end development.

Being a Software Engineer at Sofico entails that you’ll:
Work with Java 17.
Further develop the Miles Product Suite.
Analyze code and create technical solution designs based on functional analysis.
Play an important role in building and rolling out solutions, both within the company and to our customers.
Either work on improving the current application, developing new modules, or implementing a customization project for one of the customers.
Confer with business consultants, analysts and testers about business needs, bugs, and so on.

Your interests and skills?

As a Software Engineer, it is also key to be able to keep the bigger picture in mind and how different elements are intertwined. Having a passion for developing and building solutions is at the top of our list.

Problem-solving is one of your strongest abilities, and you do this in a methodical way. If you are a team player as well, you’re the perfect blend of soft skills.

We’d love to see the following aspects as well:
5+ years of experience within a software engineering context.
Java 17, Java EE7, Java frameworks.
Knowledge of relational databases like Oracle, MSSQL, Postgres.
Experience with Microservices.
Proactive mindset.
Business Fluency in English, as we are an international and multicultural company.

What we offer you

Competitive salary package.
Company car with fuel card.
Bonus system.
Meal vouchers.
Group and hospital insurance.
Additional perks: bike lease options, flexible office hours, and remote work opportunities.

Join an international, multicultural company with 30+ years of experience, doubling in size every 5 years. We foster a horizontal, open culture that prioritizes career development and personal growth. You will also benefit from a comprehensive 6-month onboarding program, complete with a dedicated job coach, and enjoy continuous learning opportunities throughout your journey. Take part in exciting team events, including after-work drinks, BBQs, family days, and company weekends. Plus, work in a modern, easily accessible office equipped with charging stations for electric cars and bikes, as well as free shared bicycles.