Backend Developer

itsme® has fundamentally changed how people lead their digital lives in Belgium, but we are not stopping there! Do you want to be a driving force in shaping the future of secure digital identity as part of a talented team that is making a positive impact on society? Then keep on reading, you’ll probably like what you see.

We are itsme®, one of Europe’s fastest-growing scale-ups, counting 80 team members and growing. Our mission: providing a state-of-the-art digital identity solution to all people, enabling them to interact securely in the digital space. Now, only seven years after being founded, 7 million citizens use the itsme® app to identify themselves and sign documents online. Starting in Belgium, we successfully launched the itsme® app in 16 European countries, with the ambition to become an internationally leading player.

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer to join our expanding technology team. In this role, you will play a key part in building and modernizing our backend architecture, contributing to the development of a secure, scalable, and high-performance platform.

What your job looks like

• Develop and maintain backend systems, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Participate in the design and implementation of a modern microservices architecture using Go.
• Translate functional requirements into clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Contribute to backend restructuring efforts, helping to build a future-proof infrastructure.
• Work closely with the Tech Lead, frontend developers, QA engineers, product owners, and architects in an Agile development environment.
• Engage in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Support DevOps initiatives, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and leveraging cloud technologies.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, helping to build a strong in-house backend development team.

Who we are looking for

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• You have a minimum of 4 years of experience in backend development, working with modern programming languages and frameworks.
• You have experience with Agile development and an understanding of DevOps practices.
• You are familiar with cloud-native solutions, container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), and CI/CD pipelines (a plus).
• You are a team player with strong communication skills.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and are eager to learn and grow.
• Experience with Go is a strong plus.
• You are fluent in English. Dutch and/or French is a plus.

What we offer

• A role at the forefront of digital identity innovation within one of Europe’s fastest-growing scale-ups.
• The opportunity to shape the future of digital interaction and contribute to a cutting-edge technology stack.
• A fast-paced, high-growth environment where you can develop and expand your skill set.
• The chance to be part of itsme's national and international growth.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work and an office in Brussels.
• A fun, enthusiastic, and ambitious team that values collaboration and innovation.
• A permanent contract with a competitive salary package that reflects your expertise and impact.