Apps and Infra Team Lead (Dutch Speaking)

Avanade; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consultancy is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead high-performing teams and deliver quality technical solutions. This role combines technical expertise and people leadership to manage complex projects and drive DevOps practices. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in software engineering, including experience in frontend and backend technologies, cloud architecture on Microsoft Azure, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software engineering leadership or technical team management.
• Strong background in frontend and backend technologies.
• Experience designing cloud architectures using Microsoft Azure.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural guidance across frontend, backend, and cloud solutions.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams.
• Manage project delivery and ensure quality outcomes.
• Promote best practices in DevOps and CI/CD.
• Oversee effective use of databases and integration patterns.

Skills

Software engineering leadership

Frontend technologies (Angular, React, Vue)

Backend technologies (.NET / ASP.NET Core)

Cloud architecture (Microsoft Azure)

CI/CD and DevOps

Communication skills

Database knowledge (SQL, NoSQL)

People development

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Kubernetes

YAML-based pipelines

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Are you passionate about software development and leading high-performing engineering teams? Join our team as a Software Engineering Manager and play a key role in shaping technical solutions, driving delivery excellence, and growing talented engineers in an international environment.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, people leadership, and strategic thinking to deliver high-quality solutions that address complex business challenges for our clients.

Join our Software Engineering community, where a passion for technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement drives innovation. Together, we do what matters.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Provide technical direction and architectural guidance across frontend, backend, and cloud solutions.
• Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-quality applications.
• Act as a technical reference point for modern web and cloud architectures, ensuring alignment with best practices and client standards.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, and mentor cross‑functional software engineering teams (Frontend, Backend, Fullstack, DevOps).
• Support career development through regular feedback, performance management, and skills growth plans.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and continuous‑learning culture within the team.

Delivery & Project Management

• Own delivery outcomes, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and at the expected quality level.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and priorities across multiple initiatives.

Frontend, Backend & Cloud Oversight

• Guide teams working with modern frontend frameworks (Angular, React, Vue) to deliver intuitive and responsive user experiences.
• Oversee backend development using ASP.NET Core and secure, high‑performance Web APIs.
• Drive the design and adoption of cloud‑native solutions on Microsoft Azure, promoting scalability and cost efficiency.

DevOps, Quality & Engineering Practices

• Champion CI/CD best practices and oversee implementation using Azure DevOps, Terraform, Kubernetes, and YAML‑based pipelines.
• Promote a strong engineering culture focused on quality, including unit testing, code reviews, pair programming, and automation.
• Encourage the effective use of modern productivity tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve developer efficiency and code quality.

Data & Integration

• Ensure effective use of SQL and NoSQL databases for reliable data storage, retrieval, and performance.
• Oversee integration patterns and data flows between systems and services.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in software engineering leadership or technical team management.
• Strong background in frontend (Angular, React, Vue) and backend (.NET / ASP.NET Core) technologies.
• Experience designing and governing cloud architectures using Microsoft Azure.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD, DevOps practices, and modern deployment strategies.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases and data‑driven application design.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• A strong belief in engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and people development.