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07 · Wetteren · Part-time
Backend Web Developer
IT Belconet
Delivered tailored digital solutions for Belgian SMEs, from CMS sites to enterprise applications.
Focus areas
- Backend
- Frontend
- DevOps
Technologies
- Java
- PHP
- Spring Boot
- React
- WordPress
- Drupal
- MySQL
- Maven
- Azure DevOps
- Docker
Overview
This record covers the part-time Backend Web Developer role at IT Belconet in Wetteren, running from July 2014 to February 2021. The work supported Belgian SMEs with tailored digital solutions, evolving from CMS projects into enterprise applications.
Architecture & Development
- Delivered WordPress and Drupal websites, later transitioning to Java Spring Boot microservices and React frontends.
- Designed relational schemas in MySQL and optimized queries for performance in multi-tenant setups.
- Implemented REST APIs for internal apps, enabling data exchange with external systems.
DevOps & Delivery
- Automated builds with Maven and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.
- Deployed containerized services with Docker and managed environments for test and production.
- Set up basic monitoring for uptime and error tracking with open-source tools.
Key Contributions
- Migrated legacy PHP applications to Spring Boot, modernizing 40% of the client portfolio.
- Designed a multi-site WordPress architecture to support clients with multiple brands.