Job Specifications
Role :Sitecore Developer
Location : Brussels Belgium
Language: Dutch/French + English
Hybrid Mode
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain and stabilize the existing Sitecore XM 10.2 platform until cutover to XM Cloud.
• Implement and continuously improve secure development practices for Sitecore and .NET.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, patching, and remediation for Sitecore instances, pipelines, and modules.
• Conduct regular code reviews with a focus on performance, scalability, and security.
• Align with solution and security architects on technical standards and architecture evolution.
• Optimize platform performance through caching, database tuning, and CDN/WAF improvements.
• Strengthen observability by enhancing monitoring, logging, and alerting (e.g., Application Insights, Azure Monitor or similar application).
• Participate in the definition and adoption of SLA/OLA, incident, and change management processes.
• Ensure coexistence readiness with XM Cloud — including content parity validation, cache/purge coordination, and unified incident communication.
• Support the feature freeze policy on legacy XM 10.2: only security, compliance, and stability fixes unless approved via CAB.
• Stay current with emerging web security standards, Sitecore patches, and .NET frameworks.
• Document all technical and security changes following Elia’s governance and audit requirements.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years recent experience in Sitecore back-end development with a security and performance focus.
• 5+ years of professional experience in back-end development with C#/.NET.
• Proven experience with Sitecore XM 10.2 (installation, pipelines, configuration, patching, and performance optimization).
• An excellent knowledge of English and a basic knowledge of French and/or Dutch
• Strong knowledge of web application security principles (OWASP, secure headers, encryption, CSRF, XSS prevention).
• Experience with DevOps & CI/CD pipelines for Sitecore deployments (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar).
• Experience with working with Sitecore XM 10.2 on-premises with manual deployment procedure
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server performance tuning and Sitecore content delivery scaling.
• Experience with WAF/CDN configurations in combination with Traditional Sitecore XM 10.2 on-premises (e.g., F5, Azure Front Door, Cloudflare).
• Practical knowledge of application observability tools such as Application Insights, Seq, Kibana, or similar software.
• Excellent collaboration skills; ability to work effectively with architects, DevOps, and security teams.
• TOGAF 10.2 understanding and document writing skills
• 5+ years of hands-on Sitecore C# experience
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for Sitecore deployments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of infrastructure (on-prem + cloud combination)
• Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends
About the Company
Premium Europe, UK and India focused IT Head hunting/Recruitment/Staffing/Project Management company run by IT professionals. The founding team has donned roles like Program Manager/Project Manager/Strategy Manager in companies like IBM/TechM/Philips/Shell/Bridgestone. We are also into Strategic Finance consulting for the past 20 years.
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