Software Development Lead

Independent Recruiters; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Diverse and impactful role

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Tech Lead in Utrecht to oversee a team of engineers and directly contribute to software development. This role involves implementing solutions, promoting a collaborative culture, and improving workflow efficiencies within an agile environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong knowledge of C# .NET, and excellent problem-solving skills. A competitive salary is offered along with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a senior or lead engineer.
• Experience with C# .NET is essential.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4 engineers and contribute to software development.
• Develop and deliver scalable and stable solutions.
• Facilitate the Scrum process and improve workflow efficiency.

Skills

C# .NET

DevOps principles

CI/CD pipelines

Containerisation

Kubernetes

Terraform

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Job description

For a scale‑up in Utrecht we are looking for an experienced and driven Tech Lead. In this role you will lead a team of 4 engineers and contribute hands‑on to the development and operations of software solutions.

As Software Development Lead you are a hands‑on team lead overseeing the Development and Ops team (4 FTE). You are responsible for developing and delivering stable, scalable and well‑documented solutions. You will coordinate between teams, safeguard the architecture, enhance productivity and decision‑making – and actively contribute to software development yourself. You will implement and refine policies, guidelines and standards. In addition, you will steer the maintenance and management of the cloud environment to ensure it runs safely and efficiently. You will report to the CEO.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and team development
  • Manage and grow the team
  • Promote knowledge growth
  • Maintain a professional and collaborative culture
• Agile process and delivery
  • Facilitate the Scrum process
  • Improve workflow efficiency
• Align Engineering and Cloud Ops
  • Further develop safe, scalable and maintainable solutions
  • Ensure infrastructure supports product goals
• Decision‑making and technical governance
  • Organise fast, well‑founded decisions with all relevant stakeholders
  • Encourage a data‑driven and context‑driven decision culture
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and NEN 7510 standards
• Technical support and engineering
  • Apply modern practices like DevOps, event‑driven architecture, and performance monitoring
  • Initiate efforts to automate or innovate technology solutions

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a senior or lead engineer, including experience with C# .NET
• Strong knowledge of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines and agile development methodologies
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Demonstrable experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to handle complex technical challenges
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross‑functional environments
• Direct interaction with the CEO and strong influence on technical direction

Benefits & Conditions

• Competitive salary of approximately 85,000 to 95,000 euros per year
• Hybrid working model with three office days per week and remote options
• A diverse and impactful role in an innovative environment
• Employment is subject to providing a valid certificate of good conduct (VOG)

Job Details

• Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Desktop Computing Software Products, Information Services, and Software Development