Early Career | Junior Software Engineer | Diegem, Belgium
Job Summary
Opportunity
How Do You Turn Operational Complexity into Software
How do you know whether an aircraft is ready for deployment How do maintenance activities logistics processes and workforce qualifications influence one another
These are the kinds of challenges our software helps solve every day.
For more than 30 years ILIAS Solutions has helped defense organizations gain visibility into these operational environments through a single integrated platform.
As the platform continues to evolve new capabilities integrations and customer requirements continue to emerge. To support that growth we are looking for an early career software engineer who wants to help develop software used by defense organizations around the world.
This role offers the opportunity to work on real software challenges while learning from experienced colleagues within an established engineering team.Meaningful Work in a Mission Driven Environment
The ILIAS platform helps defense organizations manage maintenance activities logistics processes workforce qualifications asset availability and operational readiness.
The software supports people who rely on accurate information every day.
A maintenance manager needs to understand whether critical equipment is available. Operational teams need visibility into people equipment and activities to plan and execute their work effectively.
As a Junior Software Engineer you contribute to the continued development of this platform while learning how software data and business processes come together to support real operations.
Working alongside experienced software engineers architects analysts and product owners you gain insight into how enterprise software creates value in complex environments.Your Mission
Contribute While You Grow
You become part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for continuously improving the ILIAS platform.
Most of your work focuses on Java backend development while also contributing to frontend development where needed. You support the team in maintaining improving and evolving software that is already used by defense organizations around the world.
This role combines learning collaboration and hands on software development within an environment where knowledge sharing and teamwork are central.
You create value by:
Contributing to backend development using Java and Spring Boot
Supporting frontend development where required
Assisting with software migrations upgrades and platform improvements
Maintaining and improving existing functionality
Writing clean maintainable and well tested code
Participating in code reviews and technical discussions
Supporting software quality reliability and continuous improvement
Collaborating closely with software engineers architects analysts and product owners
Contributing to team success through collaboration and knowledge sharingYour Capabilities
What You Bring
You enjoy solving problems and understanding how systems work.
You have a degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Technology Engineering Mathematics Physics or another analytical discipline.
You may be a recent graduate or have one or two years of professional experience.
Experience with Java software development principles databases or modern development practices provides a strong foundation. More importantly you are motivated to learn contribute to a team and continue developing your technical capabilities.
The real challenge lies in understanding how software data and business processes come together to support maintenance logistics qualifications workforce readiness and asset management.
You appreciate working together with others and understand that building enterprise software is a team effort.Technology Environment
Our development team works with technologies including Java Spring Boot REST APIs PostgreSQL Oracle React Git Maven Docker JUnit Jenkins SonarQube and Mend.
The primary focus of this role is backend development while also contributing to frontend activities where needed.Build Your Future with ILIAS
Grow Through Capability and Innovation
As defense organizations continue to modernize their operations the demand for reliable information and connected processes continues to grow.
The ILIAS platform evolves alongside these changing requirements.
As a Junior Software Engineer you contribute to software that helps organizations connect information improve decision making and strengthen operational effectiveness.
Every new capability integration and customer challenge creates opportunities to expand both your technical expertise and your understanding of the operational domain.Build Capability Over Time
Building enterprise software requires more than technical knowledge alone.
It requires understanding how software data business rules and operational processes interact.
Working alongside experienced software engineers architects analysts and product owners you gradually build the technical and professional capabilities needed to take on greater responsibility within the team.
Supported by structured development opportunities and our Learning Management System you gain visibility into future growth paths while continuing to strengthen your expertise.Contribute to What Comes Next
As ILIAS continues to evolve its platform new opportunities emerge to improve how defense organizations manage and understand their operations.
By combining analytical thinking collaboration and software engineering expertise you help shape solutions that support defense organizations around the world.Contact
Interested
Would you like to learn more about the role the team or ILIAS Solutions Feel free to contact François Roskam via
About us
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
ILIAS Solutions offers exciting opportunities to shape the future of armed forces operations. As a global leader in defense logistics software, we empower military commanders worldwide to optimize operations, training, and missions. Our innovative platform covers the entire armed forc ... View more