Yoeri Smets

Senior Java Software Engineer with extensive experience in enterprise systems, modernization of legacy platforms, and high-performance backend development. Strong track record in financial, governmental, and large-scale technical environments. Passionate about clean architecture, system integration, and continuous improvement.

Freelance Java Developer - National Bank of Belgium (NBB)

(2018-12 - 2026-06)

• Core developer in the Onegate central reporting system team.
• Led multiple modernization efforts: Spring upgrade (3 → 5), Hibernate upgrades (4 → 6).
• Built bulk archiving for historical data and a dynamic reporting system using Jasper Reports.
• Developed new REST webservice for RRN client and contributed to KBO and CKO integrations.

Freelance Java Developer - Isabel (Banking, Brussels) - Brussels

(2015-12 - 2018-12)

• Part of the Isabel Next project (1.5 years).
• Reduced technical debt and improved test coverage on Isabel6.
• Upgraded to JDK 1.8, WebSphere 9, and Spring 3.
• Introduced early CI practices.

Freelance Java Developer - Swift - La Hulpe

(2015-09 - 2015-12)

• Contributed to the KYC platform, implementing the Adverse Media feature.

Freelance Java Developer - DIGIT - European Commission - Brussels

(2014-05 - 2015-09)

• Worked on E-delivery and E-trustEx, secure document-exchange systems.
• Built SOAP-based messaging and JMS integrations.

Freelance Java Developer - Quby - Amsterdam

(2014-03 - 2014-05)

• Backend and batch development for smart-energy systems (TOON by Eneco).

Freelance Java Developer - Portima - Watermael-Boitsfort

(2014-01 - 2014-02)

• Finalized batch processes for FileNet interface.

Freelance Java Developer - Allianz NL - Rotterdam

(2013-10 - 2013-12)

• Redesigned interface software for SEPA compliance.

Freelance Java Developer - Globespot Ltd - London

(2011-11 - 2013-11)

• Full-stack development for GPS-tracking systems.
• Delivered new database structure, customer portal, GPS data queues, cloud storage, REST APIs.

Technical Consultant CODA - Unit4 - Antwerp

(2008-04 - 2013-01)

• Installed and configured CODA financial software for international clients.
• Developed custom integrations and reports.

Popsy Software Engineer - Systemat - Lasne

(2006-11 - 2008-04)

• Developed financial software and OCR-based invoice automation.

Technical Support - Globesee - La hulpe

(2005-03 - 2006-11)

• Website support, web-campaign trafficking, and community site development.

Bachelor - Information Technologies - Katholieke Hogeschool Leuven (2001 - 2004)

Accountancy-Informatics - Heilig-Hart Institute Heverlee (1995 - 2001)