Software Engineer 2 - Java Developer

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Software Engineer 2 - Java Developer

Mechelen, Belgium

This job advert will close on June 19th, 2025

Hybrid role based out of our Mechelen, Belgium office. Employees are expected to be in office at least two days a week.

Fluent language skills in both English and Dutch are essential to be successful in this position.

Why Us?

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

lllumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include, flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!

The role:

As a Software Engineer 2 - Java Developer, you will gain familiarity with Illumina’s products and projects, you will apply programming best practices, you will support the software development team by writing and maintaining code with the help of senior level software engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product owners and other application developers to design, code, and maintain high quality applications against established processes in a scrum team setting
• Work with software teams to ensure alignment of architecture to user requirements
• Able to lead investigation and resolution of technical problems within department
• Implementation of bugfixes, improvements and new stories

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Requirements:

• Good understanding of object-oriented analysis and design
• Knowledge and experience with Java
• Knowledge and experience with SQL
• Experience designing and implementing software quality patterns and practices (unit testing, integrated testing)
• Understanding of REST APIs
• Understanding of Java Persistence
• Experience with GIT
• Knowledge and experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Have proven verbal and written communication skills (English)

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with the Vaadin web Framework is a plus
• Knowledge and experience with Go is a plus 
• Knowledge and experience with ElasticSearch is a plus
• Experience with user interface development, SOA and/or software security architecture is a plus
• Experience in J2EE and application servers (such as JBoss) is a plus
• Interest in continuous delivery and continuous integration is a plus
• Interest in cloud technologies is a plus
• Interest in development methodologies (such as Scrum, Kanban, etc.) is a plus
• Be curious, detail oriented, analytical, with a proven ability to learn quickly
• Be customer-focused, end-user-focused, team-oriented, and motivated, taking ownership of assigned tasks

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Preferred Educational Background:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree or a PhD, or equivalent years of experience

What Can You Expect
Our team members are bright, energetic, and dedicated - they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.

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We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.