Full-Stack Developer (Java), Remote (EU) – European Commission

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**Full\-Stack Developer (Java), Remote (EU) – European Commission** **Job role:** Full\-Stack Developer (Java). **Minimum experience:** At least 6 years of specific professional experience in FullStack Java development. **Start date:** 10/2026\. **Studies required**: Bachelor degree of 3 years. **Language:** English (C1\) **MANDATORY** \+ French (B1\) will be an advantage. **Location:** Remote (within the EU). **DESCRIPTION:** We are seeking an experienced Full\-Stack Java Developer to join a European Commission project, working remotely from within the EU. The role involves developing, maintaining, and optimizing scalable web applications across both front\-end and back\-end layers, with a strong focus on Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, and modern web technologies. The successful candidate will contribute to the design and delivery of secure, high\-performance enterprise solutions, collaborate with international Agile teams, and ensure high standards of code quality, testing, and technical documentation. Candidates should have at least 6 years of Full\-Stack Java development experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and English proficiency at C1 level; French (B1\) is considered an advantage. **Description of the tasks:** * Development and maintenance of scalable front\-end and back\-end web applications using Java\-based technologies. * Design and implementation of user interactions and responsive web interfaces. * Development of enterprise\-level back\-end applications and services. * Implementation of core business logic and complex business workflows. * Design, development, and maintenance of APIs and microservices architectures. * Creation and management of application components, databases, and server\-side functionalities. * Ensuring application security, data protection, and compliance with security standards. * Cross\-platform optimisation and responsive application development. * Participating in the design and implementation of scalable and high\-performance software solutions. * Taking technical ownership and leading development activities when required. * Ensuring code quality, integrity, maintainability, and organisation. * Writing clean, efficient, and well\-documented code for front\-end and back\-end components. * Analysing application performance, processes, and code to troubleshoot issues and identify improvement opportunities. * Performing unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and resolution of software defects. * Ensuring solutions meet both technical requirements and end\-user expectations. * Writing and maintaining technical documentation, architecture documentation, and development guidelines. * Participating in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand\-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. * Collaborating with architects, business analysts, testers, and other development teams in an international environment. **Knowledge and skills:** * Strong proficiency in Java programming language and object\-oriented programming principles. * Excellent knowledge of Java enterprise frameworks such as Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data. * Good knowledge of front\-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries (e.g. Angular, React, or equivalent). * Experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs and web services. * Good understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems. * Strong knowledge of database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, or equivalent relational databases. * Familiarity with ORM frameworks such as Hibernate/JPA. * Knowledge of application servers and Java platforms (e.g. Tomcat, JBoss/WildFly, WebLogic, or equivalent). * Experience with software version control tools such as Git or GitLab. * Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. * Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g. AGILE/Scrum). * Experience with software testing practices and tools (e.g. JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, or equivalent). * Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self\-starting capability, and experience working within distributed teams. * Ability to participate in multilingual meetings. * Ability to work in a multicultural environment on multiple large\-scale projects. * Excellent team player with strong communication and collaboration skills. * Ability to understand, speak, and write English; French (B1\) will be an advantage. * High degree of discretion and integrity is required as the applications managed and maintained may contain personal and confidential data. **Specific expertise**: * At least six years of specific professional experience in FullStack Java development * Proven experience in Java backend development using Java 8\+ and Spring/Spring Boot frameworks. * Strong experience in designing and developing REST APIs and enterprise applications. * Experience with front\-end development technologies and integration with Java\-based back\-end systems. * Experience contributing to the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions. **Location**: * The services shall be performed remotely in Far\-site location within EU territory only. * Laptop will be provided by the Commission (on\-site in Brussels). * On\-site presence may be requested with a notice period of 7 days. **Language:** * English (C1\) **MANDATORY** \+ French (B1\) will be an advantage. **Location:** * Remote (within the EU). **Rate:** * 295\-315€/day.