About the mission
We are looking for a Developer (Expert) for the AWIS project focusing on sewer inventory improvements. The role involves enhancing network information and requires expertise in Angular, Java, and various backend technologies. The position is based in Aalst and operates within an Agile environment.
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Profile "Developer (Expert) for the AWIS Project - Sewer Inventory (Custom):
For 2026, the RUN program consists of further processing reduction reports through the use of construction data, technical upgrades (geoserver, front-end), substantive updates (VHA, IE's), and especially the migration from Lambert72 to Lambert2008.
As a developer, you are responsible for improving the network information that sewer managers upload to the platform and the products derived from it. You possess in-depth knowledge of front-end components (Angular), geographic display (Openlayers), and backend (Java Spring / Postgresql / POSTGIS). Based on functional analyses, you create a technical analysis and discuss it with the team to arrive at a good solution. You consult with the technical team regarding the standards and build pipelines used. You are also responsible for any adjustments to authentication/authorization (ACM/IDM OID).
General:
Skills:
Proven experience in developing based applications
Must have
8 Years
Expert
Proven experience with Angular
Must have
8 Years
Expert
Proven experience with Java 6, 7, or 8(+)
Must have
5 Years
Senior
Proven experience with Maven
Must have
8 Years
Expert
Proven experience with Spring (4, Boot)
Must have
8 Years
Expert
Proven experience in developing Java Web applications with transactions to an RDBMS
Should have
8 Years
Expert
Proven experience with Restful WebService
Should have
Yes
Proven knowledge and experience of Agile development methodology, where a leading role can be taken.
Should have
Yes
Proven experience in using code versioning (e.g., Subversion)/testing & code profiling tools/issue management tools (e.g., Jira).
Nice to have
Yes
Proven experience in creating technical analyses
Nice to have
Yes
Proven experience with Postgresql + Postgis
Nice to have
Yes
Proven experience with Test Driven Development
Nice to have
Yes
Additional information about the request:
Title
Developer (Expert) for the AWIS Project - Sewer Inventory (Custom)
Latest reaction date
25/03/2026
Preferred start date
01/04/2026
Preferred end date
30/09/2026
Currency
EUR
Assignment type
Framework contract 2022 - 2027 (Lot 1)
Category
Profile
Motive
Framework contract 2022 - 2027
Department
Parcel 1: Flemish Environment Agency (P1)
Context:
You work as an expert developer for the Digital Solutions service of the VMM and you are involved in a project to improve network information for household wastewater, program AWIS 2.0.
The Flemish Environment Agency is an agency of the Flemish government, policy domain Environment.
The VMM is your solution-oriented partner for a climate-resilient living environment.
The task of the Flemish Environment Agency is to ensure for current and future generations in Flanders:
The VMM has approximately 750 employees and is spread over various locations in Flanders.
For 2026, the RUN program consists of further processing reduction reports through the use of construction data, technical upgrades (geoserver, front-end), substantive updates (VHA, IE's), and especially the migration from Lambert72 to Lambert2008.
As a developer, you are responsible for improving the network information that sewer managers upload to the platform and the products derived from it. You possess in-depth knowledge of front-end components (Angular), geographic display (Openlayers), and backend (Java Spring / Postgresql / POSTGIS). Based on functional analyses, you create a technical analysis and discuss it with the team to arrive at a good solution. You consult with the technical team regarding the standards and build pipelines used. You are also responsible for any adjustments to authentication/authorization (ACM/IDM OID).
General:
Work is done within an Agile environment.
Deliverables are to be provided at the VMM offices in Aalst.
This is a contract of 100 Md. Depending on the available budget, fewer days may be taken, and the duration of the contract may be shorter.
The VMM provides the necessary licenses, software, and network access for executing the assignment. The VMM does not provide an official license. Office 365 software can be made available by VMM, but without a license. The applicant must use their own business license. Alternatively, LibreOffice can be provided.
Skills:
Proven experience in developing based applications
Must have
8 Years
Expert
Proven experience with Angular
Must have
8 Years
Expert
Proven experience with Java 6, 7, or 8(+)
Must have
5 Years
Senior
Proven experience with Maven
Must have
8 Years
Expert
Proven experience with Spring (4, Boot)
Must have
8 Years
Expert
Proven experience in developing Java Web applications with transactions to an RDBMS
Should have
8 Years
Expert
Proven experience with Restful WebService
Should have
Yes
Proven knowledge and experience of Agile development methodology, where a leading role can be taken.
Should have
Yes
Proven experience in using code versioning (e.g., Subversion)/testing & code profiling tools/issue management tools (e.g., Jira).
Nice to have
Yes
Proven experience in creating technical analyses
Nice to have
Yes
Proven experience with Postgresql + Postgis
Nice to have
Yes
Proven experience with Test Driven Development
Nice to have
Yes
Additional information about the request:
Title
Developer (Expert) for the AWIS Project - Sewer Inventory (Custom)
Latest reaction date
25/03/2026
Preferred start date
01/04/2026
Preferred end date
30/09/2026
Currency
EUR
Assignment type
Framework contract 2022 - 2027 (Lot 1)
Category
Profile
Motive
Framework contract 2022 - 2027
Department
Parcel 1: Flemish Environment Agency (P1)
Context:
You work as an expert developer for the Digital Solutions service of the VMM and you are involved in a project to improve network information for household wastewater, program AWIS 2.0.
The Flemish Environment Agency is an agency of the Flemish government, policy domain Environment.
The VMM is your solution-oriented partner for a climate-resilient living environment.
The task of the Flemish Environment Agency is to ensure for current and future generations in Flanders:
clean, attractive, and sufficient water,
healthy air,
steering climate adaptation.
The VMM has approximately 750 employees and is spread over various locations in Flanders.
What you'll do
- Improve network information uploaded by sewer managers to the platform
- Create technical analyses based on functional analyses and discuss with the team
- Consult with the technical team regarding standards and build pipelines
- Make adjustments to authentication/authorization as needed
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in developing based applications
- Proven experience with Angular
- Proven experience with Java 6, 7, or 8(+)
- Proven experience with Maven
- Proven experience with Spring (4, Boot)
- Proven experience in developing Java Web applications with transactions to an RDBMS
- Proven experience with Restful WebService
- Proven knowledge and experience of Agile development methodology
- Proven experience in using code versioning (e.g., Subversion)/testing & code profiling tools/issue management tools (e.g., Jira)
- Proven experience in creating technical analyses
- Proven experience with Postgresql + Postgis
- Proven experience with Test Driven Development
Skills
- Angular
- Java
- Spring
- Postgresql
- PostGIS
- Maven