Smile
Hybrid Freelance Backend Developer — Open Source & APIs
Smile is hiring a freelance backend developer in Brussels to work on high-impact projects for a major client, focusing on scalable APIs, microservices, and cloud-native architecture. The hybrid role (2-3 days remote per week) requires strong Python/Node.js/Java/Go skills plus databases, REST/GraphQL, and Docker/Kubernetes.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Belgium
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong expertise in Python, Node.js, Java, or Go
- Experience with databases
- Experience building REST and/or GraphQL APIs
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with scalable APIs, microservices, and cloud-native architecture
- English proficiency
Nice to have
- French or Dutch language skills
Full description
Smile in Brussels is seeking a freelance Backend Developer to join our dynamic team on high-impact projects for a major client. The role is hybrid (2-3 days remote per week) with a focus on scalable APIs, microservices, and cloud-native architecture.
The candidate should have strong expertise in Python/Node.js/Java/Go, databases, REST/GraphQL, and Docker/Kubernetes. English is required; French or Dutch is a plus.