Full-stack Web Developer and Technical Lead

The IT development team is seeking a full-stack web developer with strong technical expertise and at least 8 years of experience in software development. You will join an established, long-term software development project as technical lead. In this role, you will provide technical direction while continuing to contribute directly to the development work.

Responsibilities include: defining and maintaining the technical architecture of software solutions, with attention to scalability, security, performance and maintainability; translating business requirements into sound technical designs and suitable technology choices; contributing directly to software development, especially for complex or critical components; safeguarding code quality and architectural consistency through code reviews, technical standards and development best practices; guiding developers, explaining technical decisions and supporting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement; identifying technical risks, dependencies and technical debt, and driving suitable solutions; working with the head of service and project managers to support successful project delivery; and participating actively in project teams, contributing to the design, development, testing and delivery of software solutions.

Required technical skills include object-oriented programming, design patterns and n-tier architecture; backend development with C#, .NET Framework 4.0, 4.5 and 4.8, .NET Core including .NET 10, .NET Core Web API and Entity Framework; frontend development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, SCSS/SASS, Nuxt.js, Node.js and Vue.js; database development with MS SQL Server and T-SQL; DevOps and containerisation with Microsoft Azure DevOps, Git, Docker and Kubernetes; unit testing with NUnit and xUnit; IdentityServer, OpenID Connect and web application security; and REST API services.

Soft skills include technical leadership, communication, collaboration, accountability, continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Languages required are French or Dutch (written and spoken) and English (written and spoken). The profile requires at least 8 years of professional software development experience, with experience in Azure DevOps, Azure DevOps with Git, C# and .NET Core including .NET 10, C# with ASP.NET Core and REST APIs, C# with ASP.NET MVC, Docker, IdentityServer, jQuery and JavaScript, Kubernetes, Nuxt, OpenID Connect and Vue.js.

The offer includes being part of a growing Belgian SME, an enjoyable work environment, a career plan with budget for education/certification, and an attractive salary with extra-legal benefits including a company car. Freelance is also possible.