Backend Developer

Antwerp, Belgium

Your mission

At Manuchar we are transforming towards our state-of-the-art 2.0 platform. Do you want to be a crucial part of our journey and contribute to the realization of this roadmap?

As a Backend Developer your first mission will be to maintain our Credit Risk database in SQL with an emphasis on business logic sitting within the database. So we are looking for people with a passion for databases but on the long term would like to grow towards backend development of custom Enterprise applications where the business logic will be in Java. You still will be the subject matter expert of databases in the second phase of the mission.

We have a buy before built vision, so we try to do as much as possible within our Microsoft suite but some business-critical applications don’t exist off the shelf. The core business of Manuchar is Supply Chain, so the track and tracing of our containers together with Credit Risk is crucial. These are custom development projects that we would like to migrate to the latest technology stack in Java.

Other responsibilities:

  • Maintain SQL database (MSSQL, ETL, SSIS)
  • Follows the Manuchar coding standards for back-end development
  • Investigates and solves technical back-end questions
  • Highlight pitfalls & advantages of different technical solutions for the “to develop” UserStory, together with the team.
  • Make global and detail estimations for the “to develop” UserStories
  • Responds to technical questions of the developed UserStories
  • Has understanding of functional analysis to be developed

What do you need to be successful in your mission?

  • You have hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server; Stored procedure, ETL, SSIS
  • You have experience with backend development in Java, Spring, Hibernate and API's
  • You are used to working in an Agile environment(scrum)
  • You have strong communication skills and succeed in building good relations.
  • You are proactive, adaptive and think in terms of solutions instead of problems
  • You get energy from working in a global fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
  • You are fluent in English, knowledge of Dutch is a plus.

What can you expect in return?

  • Tailored training from experienced colleagues, with plenty of opportunities to grow your skills through additional learning programs.
  • A dynamic and varied role with long-term career prospects in an international environment that encourages talent development.
  • An attractive salary package complemented by benefits like meal vouchers, health insurance, a collective bonus, and more.
  • A vibrant, multicultural workplace with skilled, supportive, and fun colleagues.
  • A company that values its people, offering health and well-being programs and fostering connections through team-building moments.

Can't wait to join our team?

Please send your detailed CV and cover letter through our online tool CVWarehouse. 

Any questions? 

Feel free to contact Lazlo Van Caster, IT Recruiter, lazlo.vancaster@manuchar.com

A multinational of Belgian origin

Manuchar, headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium is a leading distributor of chemicals in emerging markets. We complement our Chemical Distribution business with International Trade Services in steel, polymers and several other raw materials.

At Manuchar "We keep your production running. Anytime. Anywhere.”

We do not collaborate & engage with external recruitment agencies for this vacancy. We appreciate your understanding.

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