Software Development Engineer

Isabel Group

Brussel Hoofdstad

Hybrid

EUR 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

50% hybrid work

Annual bonus

Insurance

Meal vouchers

Job summary

Isabel Group is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join our team working on the Ponto Open Banking API connecting to 1,800+ EU banks. You will develop software that meets requirements, design pragmatic solutions, and participate in all stages of the delivery lifecycle.

You will work in a 50% hybrid setting in Belgium, collaborating with a cross-functional team to deliver robust, maintainable systems and continuously improve software quality.

Qualifications

At least 5 years hands-on Ruby on Rails experience with ActiveRecord, RSpec or Minitest, and background job processing.
Strong JavaScript with a modern frontend framework.
Solid SQL skills (PostgreSQL preferred) and ORM experience.
Experience designing and consuming REST APIs, webhooks, JSON and OpenAPI/Swagger.
Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and code reviews.
Comfort with Linux command line in daily work.
Understanding full software delivery lifecycle from requirements to release.

Responsibilities

Develop software products meeting defined requirements and clarify ambiguities.
Design pragmatic technical solutions aligned with product objectives while balancing speed, quality, and sustainability.
Assess off-the-shelf vs in-house options to choose effective approaches.
Apply industry standards across development, integration, and delivery.
Investigate and resolve problems and incidents through to final resolution.
Ensure quality, performance, and evolution of applications in short and long term.
Drive continuous improvement to keep software robust and adaptable.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Front-end development (JavaScript)

SQL / PostgreSQL

REST APIs

Git & CI/CD

Linux

Software delivery lifecycle

Tools

Vue.js

Elixir / Phoenix

Docker

Kibana / APM

AWS

Claude Code

Job description

Let’s shape the future of finance - together

At Isabel, we believe that real innovation happens when people and ideas connect

That’s why we’re building more than technology, we’re building an ecosystem.

One where every voice counts, and where your work can truly make a difference.

We’re looking for curious minds and collaborative builders. People who believe success means growing together, learning from each other, and challenging the status quo.

If that sounds like you, keep reading.

As a Software Development Engineer, you will join the team working on Ponto Open Banking API - Connect to 1,800+ EU Banks.

What you’ll do

Develop software products that meet defined functional and non-functional requirements, proactively clarifying ambiguities when specifications are incomplete or evolving.
Design or contribute to pragmatic technical solutions aligned with the innovation objectives of future products, balancing speed, quality, and sustainability.
Assess and compare off-the-shelf solutions with in-house development options to identify the most effective and efficient approach.
Apply industry standards and best practices across software development, integration, and delivery.
Actively participate in, and when required lead, the investigation and resolution of problems and incidents through to final resolution.
Ensure the quality, performance, and sustainable evolution of applications in both the short and long term.
Drive continuous improvement to ensure software remains robust, maintainable, and adaptable over time.

What makes you a great fit

The role requires comfort with ambiguity and the ability to adapt quickly to changing needs, requirements, and technologies. Continuous learning, adaptability, and ongoing improvement are core to how the team operates and how success in this role is defined.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

Must Have Expertise

Ruby & Ruby on Rails - at least 5 years of hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails, including ActiveRecord, RSpec or Minitest, and background job processing (Sidekiq or similar).
Front-end development - solid experience with JavaScript and at least one modern front-end framework.
Databases - strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL preferred) and experience with ORMs such as ActiveRecord.
REST APIs - experience designing and consuming REST APIs, webhooks, JSON and OpenAPI/Swagger documentation.
Git & CI/CD - comfortable with git workflows, CI/CD pipelines and doing code reviews.
Linux - at ease with the Linux command line in daily work.
Software delivery - you understand the full development lifecycle, from turning business needs into technical solutions through testing to release and change management.

Strong Plus

Vue.js - hands-on experience with Vue.js (ideally Vue 3).
Elixir / Phoenix - experience with Elixir and Phoenix, or a real interest in learning them. Part of our backend is written in Elixir.
AI-assisted development - interest in working with AI coding tools as part of your daily workflow. We use Claude Code across the team.

Nice to Have

Messaging - knowledge of RabbitMQ or other message brokers and event-driven architectures.
Docker - building and running containerized applications.
Security - understanding of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT and token-based authentication, encryption and HTTPS.
Monitoring & observability - experience with Kibana (ELK stack) and APM tools.
AWS - familiarity with services like ECS, EC2 or API Gateway.
Other API formats - JSON:API, SOAP.

Tech we use

Ruby on Rails · Elixir · Phoenix · Vue.js · PostgreSQL · RabbitMQ · Docker · Kibana / APM · Claude Code

Why join us

At Isabel, we offer more than a job, we offer a place to grow, contribute, and thrive.

A human-sized Belgian company (250 people) where your ideas and impact matter

50% hybrid work, flexible hours, and autonomy to manage your time

Coaching, training, and tailored development paths for every career stage

A flat, collaborative structure with real ownership and cross-functional work

Competitive rewards: Flex Income Plan, annual bonus, insurance, meal vouchers

A strong engagement culture and inclusive mindset

Easy mobility options: our MOBI strategy supports flexible, low-footprint commuting, whether by bike, public transport, or electric car
Professional gatherings that encourage collaboration and networking, as well as fun and purposeful activities led by our BeFun team