AISB-1060 IT Project Manager – Software Modernisation & Technical Leadership

Abakus IT-Solutions; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABAKUS IT SOLUTIONS is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong technical background to guide software modernisation and drive a major transformation. You will oversee legacy Windows desktop maintenance while launching a modern web-based Case Management system, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring high-quality delivery.

You will balance project leadership with technical oversight, potentially acting as a technical reference and shaping architecture with microservices,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or related field; a Master's degree is an advantage.
• Several years of software development experience with hands-on technical responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing IT projects and leading technical teams in a software development environment.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, with experience facilitating ceremonies.
• Good technical understanding of .NET/C#, microservices architecture, REST APIs and event-driven systems.
• Experience with Angular, micro-frontends, HTML and CSS.
• Solid experience with GitLab, Git, CI/CD pipelines, version control and code reviews.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, containerisation and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with OpenID Connect, O365 authentication and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with unit and integration testing, as well as software documentation and code quality practices.
• Good understanding of software modelling using UML and BPMN.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Grafana or Prometheus.
• Professional proficiency in English and active knowledge of either French or Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary development teams across backend, frontend, testing and DevOps activities.
• Manage project planning, timelines, dependencies, resources and priorities to ensure successful delivery.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives.
• Adapt priorities and delivery plans in response to changing requirements, technical challenges and unforeseen circumstances.
• Communicate project progress, risks, dependencies and key decisions to stakeholders and management.
• Foster collaboration, maintain team engagement and ensure that the right tasks are assigned to the right people.
• Supervise the maintenance and stabilisation of a legacy Windows desktop application.
• Identify technical improvements and ensure compatibility with upcoming Windows versions.
• Oversee the migration of existing functionalities and support the transition towards a modern web-based solution.
• Supervise backend and frontend development, including unit and integration testing.
• Provide technical guidance on software architecture, code quality and development best practices.
• Ensure proper source control management, including Git branching strategies, pull requests and code reviews.
• Oversee the development of .NET/C# microservices and Angular-based micro-frontends.
• Support the implementation of REST APIs, gRPC services and event-driven architectures.
• Supervise CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes using GitLab.
• Coordinate DevOps activities involving containerisation, Kubernetes and IaC.
• Ensure secure authentication and authorisation mechanisms using OpenID Connect and Microsoft 365 (O365).
• Promote secure-by-design principles, application monitoring, scalability, high availability and maintainability.

Skills

Project management

Agile methods

DotNet/C#

Angular

Kubernetes

CI/CD

GitLab

REST APIs

Microservices

OpenID Connect

PostgreSQL

DevOps

UML/BPMN

English

French or Dutch

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

GitLab

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Kubernetes

OpenID Connect

PostgreSQL

Job description

AISB-1060 IT Project Manager – Software Modernisation & Technical Leadership

ABAKUS IT SOLUTIONS is looking for an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong technical background to lead software development teams through a major application modernisation initiative.

You will initially oversee the maintenance and migration of a legacy Windows desktop application while supporting the launch of a new, modern web-based Case Management System. This strategic transformation involves modern software architecture, secure development practices, DevOps automation and Agile delivery.

Combining project management with technical oversight, you will coordinate development teams, align stakeholders, manage priorities and ensure the delivery of reliable, high-quality solutions. Depending on your experience, you may also act as a technical reference for the team.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to both the stabilisation of an existing business-critical application and the development of a next-generation platform based on microservices, micro-frontends and scalable infrastructure.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary development teams across backend, frontend, testing and DevOps activities.
• Manage project planning, timelines, dependencies, resources and priorities to ensure successful delivery.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives.
• Adapt priorities and delivery plans in response to changing requirements, technical challenges and unforeseen circumstances.
• Communicate project progress, risks, dependencies and key decisions to stakeholders and management.
• Foster collaboration, maintain team engagement and ensure that the right tasks are assigned to the right people.

Application Modernisation & Technical Oversight

• Supervise the maintenance and stabilisation of a legacy Windows desktop application.
• Identify technical improvements and ensure compatibility with upcoming Windows versions.
• Oversee the migration of existing functionalities and support the transition towards a modern web-based solution.
• Supervise backend and frontend development, including unit and integration testing.
• Provide technical guidance on software architecture, code quality, documentation and development best practices.
• Ensure proper source control management, including Git branching strategies, pull requests and code reviews.
• Oversee the development of .NET/C# microservices and Angular-based micro-frontends.
• Support the implementation of REST APIs, gRPC services and event-driven architectures.
• Supervise CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes using GitLab.
• Coordinate DevOps activities involving containerisation, Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Ensure secure authentication and authorisation mechanisms using OpenID Connect and Microsoft 365 (O365).
• Promote secure-by-design principles, application monitoring, scalability, high availability and maintainability.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or a related field; a Master's degree is an advantage.
• Several years of experience in software development, including hands-on technical responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing IT projects and leading technical teams in a software development environment.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, with experience facilitating ceremonies and managing delivery.
• Good technical understanding of .NET/C#, microservices architecture, REST APIs and event-driven systems.
• Experience with Angular, micro-frontends, HTML and CSS.
• Solid experience with GitLab, Git, CI/CD pipelines, version control and code reviews.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, containerisation and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with OpenID Connect, O365 authentication and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with unit and integration testing, as well as software documentation and code quality practices.
• Good understanding of software modelling using UML and BPMN.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Grafana or Prometheus.
• Professional proficiency in English and active knowledge of either French or Dutch. Knowledge of the second national language is a strong advantage.

Nice to have

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Knowledge of Delphi or experience maintaining legacy desktop applications.
• Background in cybersecurity, cryptography or secure software development.
• Experience with large-scale application modernisation or migration from desktop to web-based solutions.

Why Join ABAKUS IT SOLUTIONS?

• Meaningful technical challenges: Contribute to the modernisation of a business-critical application and the development of a new-generation web platform.
• Technology-driven environment: Work with modern architectures, including .NET microservices, Angular micro-frontends, Kubernetes and automated CI/CD.
• Technical and managerial impact: Combine hands-on technical insight with project leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborative culture: Bring technical teams and stakeholders together around shared goals, quality and continuous improvement.
• Professional growth: Strengthen your expertise in software architecture, digital transformation, Agile delivery and DevOps practices.

Ready to Take the Lead?

Are you passionate about software modernisation and enjoy turning complex technical challenges into successful project outcomes? Join ABAKUS IT SOLUTIONS and put your technical expertise and leadership skills to work on an ambitious digital transformation project.