Tech Lead

dsm-firmenich; Delft; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Tech Lead to own the technology stack for their project or squad in Delft. You will lead technical design, development, and delivery of robust, secure, scalable digital solutions, bridging business goals with tech execution.

You will mentor teams, drive architecture decisions, and champion DevOps, automation, and quality across cross-functional groups to ensure reliable, scalable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of proven experience designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade digital solutions for FAIR data capture and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical design and architecture for assigned solution areas.
• Translate requirements into actionable technical tasks with clear acceptance criteria.
• Drive DevOps practices and continuous improvement of reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Oversee development and implementation ensuring alignment with business needs and enterprise architecture.
• Maintain high standards for code quality, documentation, and test coverage.

Skills

Solution architecture

APIs

Cloud technologies

DevOps

CI/CD

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Programming: Java

Programming: JavaScript

Programming: Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Mendix

Databricks

AWS

AWS CDK

Terraform

Job description

Job Title: Tech Lead

Location: Delft, The Netherlands

We are looking for a Tech Lead who will be responsible and accountable for all technology aspects within their project or squad and will be deeply engaged in the day-to-day technical work of their team. In this role, you will lead the technical design, development, and delivery of digital solutions, ensuring they are robust, secure, and scalable. You will act as the vital link between business objectives and technology implementation, combining hands‑on technical expertise with leadership to mentor teams and drive excellence in solution delivery.

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end technical design and architecture for assigned solution areas, with a focus on custom-built and customer-facing scientific software applications and integrated with lab and equipment software.
• Translate stakeholder and product requirements into actionable technical tasks, ensuring clear acceptance criteria and technical context.
• Drive operational excellence by implementing DevOps best practices and continuous improvement of system reliability, scalability, and performance. Recommend and execute improvements to system design, architecture, and operational processes.
• Oversee development and implementation of solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements and enterprise architecture.
• Maintain high standards for code quality, documentation, and test coverage; manage technical debt proactively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business analysts, solution and enterprise architects, designers, developers, QA, operations) to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Take ownership of the technical health of the team’s area, identifying and prioritizing issues, delegating tasks, and escalating when necessary.
• Mentor and coach developers and technical team members, fostering growth and continuous learning.

We offer:

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

You bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–8+ years of proven experience designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade digital solutions for FAIR data capture and management, ideally within the science, innovation, and labs domain.
• Deep expertise in solution architecture, integration patterns, APIs, and cloud technologies, with a strong focus on operational reliability, automation, and security best practices.
• Proficient in coding/scripting with relevant technologies (e.g., Mendix, Databricks, Java, JavaScript, AWS, Python, SQL), and hands‑on experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools (e.g., AWS CDK, Terraform).
• Demonstrated experience implementing and operating DevOps including CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, incident response, automation, and continuous improvement of system reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with strong communication abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a track record of guiding and mentoring technical teams.

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.