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Technical Lead
owns the technical vision and implementation quality of a product or domain. The role ensures architectural coherence, code quality, security, and production readiness of solutions delivered by development squads.
Acting as a bridge between
architecture, development, and operations
, the Technical Lead collaborates closely with product owners, architects, and cross‑functional teams to govern technical decisions, optimise engineering practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Direction & Architecture Governance
Own the
technical roadmap
and software design decisions for the assigned product or domain
Document architectural choices using
Architectural Decision Records (ADRs)
in alignment with enterprise and target architectures
Ensure that
non‑functional requirements
(scalability, security, compliance, resilience, operability, and performance) are addressed by design
Collaborate with product owners to align technical implementation with business priorities, including
technical debt management
Delivery & Quality Assurance
Drive
end‑to‑end delivery quality
, from proposal to production, in collaboration with product owners, architects, and platform/infrastructure teams
Define, enforce, and evolve
engineering standards
, including design principles, testing strategies, and DevOps practices (CI/CD, observability, infrastructure‑as‑code)
Oversee
production readiness
, ensuring solutions are resilient, secure, performant, and operationally sustainable
Engineering Excellence & Team Growth
Improve engineering effectiveness using metrics such as
technical debt trends, lead time for changes, change failure rate, and mean time to recovery (MTTR)
Set the technical bar for teams through
code reviews, mentoring, pair programming, and Communities of Practice (CoPs)
Promote modern engineering practices, including
software craftsmanship, automated testing (TDD/BDD), and cloud‑native development
Stakeholder Collaboration
Act as the
technical bridge
between architects and development teams, translating high‑level designs into actionable plans
Work closely with platform and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment on tools, processes, and non‑functional requirements
Partner with chapter leads and Agile teams to
remove delivery blockers
, optimise workflows, and drive continuous improvement
Required Experience & Knowledge
Professional Experience
Minimum
10 years of experience in software development
, including
at least 5 years in a technical leadership role
Strong focus on
architecture, DevOps, and Agile delivery
Technical Expertise (Mandatory)
Strong expertise in modern technology stacks (e.g.
Java
, cloud platforms, microservices, event‑driven architectures)
Hands‑on experience with:
CI/CD pipelines
Infrastructure‑as‑Code
(e.g. Terraform, Ansible)
Observability tools
Security best practices
Proven experience in
scalable system design
, performance optimisation, and production troubleshooting
Technical Expertise (Preferred)
Experience with
containers
(Docker, Kubernetes)
Exposure to
serverless architectures
or legacy system modernisation
Knowledge of
Domain‑Driven Design (DDD)
and xphnsxz
event sourcing
Business & Agile Experience
Proven experience working in
Agile / Scrum environments
Strong understanding of
product ownership dynamics
, including backlog refinement, prioritisation, and stakeholder management
Education & Certifications
Master’s degree in
Informatics, Engineering, or Computer Science
Languages
French:
Nice to have
Dutch:
Nice to have
Soft Skills & Mindset
Leadership & Mentorship:
Inspires, coaches, and grows engineering talent
Strategic & Creative Problem Solving:
Balances short‑term delivery with long‑term technical vision
Collaboration:
Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional communication skills
Communication:
Clear and concise in documenting architectures and explaining technical trade‑offs
Agile Mindset:
Team success over individual achievements
Strong adaptability and openness to feedback
Willingness to contribute hands‑on when needed
Proactive & Autonomous:
Self‑driven, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and focused on delivery
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