We are looking for a Senior Java Developer with strong XML expertise to support a strategic project involving the development and enhancement of form-based business applications.
The role is highly technical, operating in a regulated environment, with close collaboration between IT teams and business stakeholders.
Your Responsibilities
The consultant will cover the full software lifecycle, including:
- Designing software systems and writing technical specifications
- Maintaining and enhancing XML/XSD-based applications
- Implementing XML-based administration interfaces for form variant management
- Coordinating and executing migrations linked to form updates, including security requirements
- Leading technical quality assurance: testing, automation, implementation, and deployment
- Supporting agile methods
- Contributing to data standardization (including financial data) according to regulated standards
- Coordinating with external partners and engaging with stakeholders
- Enhancing architecture and specific developments using XML/XSD technologies
Required Profile – Must-Have Criteria
Only candidates meeting all the following criteria will be considered:
- Proficient in Eclipse (including XML/XSL extensions), Ant, and XSL processors
- Strong experience in Java, UML, object-oriented design, and XML technologies
- Good knowledge of relational, object-oriented, and XML databases and distributed system frameworks
- Deep expertise in XML, XSD, XSLT
- Experience in configuration management (tools, methods, processes)
- Practical knowledge of software development standards: ITIL, V-Modell, ISO 9000
- Excellent knowledge of XöV standards, proven by training and at least one reference project
- At least 2 reference projects from the last 3 years in a similar context
Preferred / Bonus Skills
These skills are not mandatory but are considered strong advantages:
- Experience with projects funded or executed by federal authorities
- Knowledge of FIM methodology (ideally certified “FIM Methodenexperte”)
- Translating legal requirements into data models (XDatenfelder, XZuFi)
- Experience with XöV products and FIM editorial systems
- Knowledge of REST services
Opportunities are numerous. From bare applications development to of IT infrastructures management including conception, architecture and requirements analysis.
Although open to technologies used by our customers, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS seeks mainly but not only consultants mastering: Windows and Linux Servers, networks, developments (JAVA, SAP, .NET,…) as well as highly specialized experts for example in cybersecurity or in Content Management System (CMS) (SharePoint, Drupal, WebLogic…).
In terms of non-technical competencies, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS hires dynamic persons, open to the world, interested by innovation and having a keen sense of client relationship.
A very good command of English is essential, the capacity to speak French, German or Dutch is an asset.
Even though most of our positions require at least 3 years of experience, some are open to new starters.
