Lead Software Engineer (Python) - English Temp/ZZP
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| Dienstverband | Zie onder |
| Uren | Zie onder |
| Locatie | Amsterdam |
| Opleidingsniveau | HBO / bachelor |
| Contactpersoon |
Bart Wattel +31620732086 |
Informatie
As a Lead Software Engineer, your responsibilities include:
Define and evolve the platform’s technical direction alongside your team, aligned with organizational goals;
Take ownership of architectural decisions, ensuring clarity, scalability, and maintainability;
Drive platform improvements, enabling teams to follow clearly defined and sustainable “paved roads”;
Investigate and adopt new tools and technologies to enhance platform capabilities;
Collaborate across disciplines, work closely with DevOps, architects, and stakeholders to assess and integrate new strategies and trends;
Proactively identify risks and blockers, and develop effective, scalable solutions;
Maintain and evolve platform guidelines, keeping them modern, relevant, and easy to follow.
Omschrijving
As a Lead Software Engineer, your responsibilities include:
Define and evolve the platform’s technical direction alongside your team, aligned with organizational goals;
Take ownership of architectural decisions, ensuring clarity, scalability, and maintainability;
Drive platform improvements, enabling teams to follow clearly defined and sustainable “paved roads”;
Investigate and adopt new tools and technologies to enhance platform capabilities;
Collaborate across disciplines, work closely with DevOps, architects, and stakeholders to assess and integrate new strategies and trends;
Proactively identify risks and blockers, and develop effective, scalable solutions;
Maintain and evolve platform guidelines, keeping them modern, relevant, and easy to follow.
Functie eisen
We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer with strong communication and leadership skills, who can challenge opinions and push for alternatives. The ideal candidate must possess the following:
- Proven experience in a Lead Engineer or Lead Software Engineer role;
- Strong foundation in:
- Python (plus familiarity with ecosystems like JavaScript, Go, Rust, or Java);
- Kubernetes (EKS) and Docker in Unix/Linux environments;
- AWS security and compliance practices; certification is a plus;
- Microservices architecture and API design;
- Monitoring/Observability tools (Elastic, Grafana, Sentry, etc.);
- Solid grasp of Agile/Scrum methodologies;
- Fluency in English is a must;
- Experience delivering high-impact solutions across cross-functional teams.
We are searching for a senior professional who not only possesses significant technical expertise but also demonstrates strong leadership qualities, ensuring immediate effectiveness within our accomplished team. The combination of empathy, collaboration, ownership, accountability, and a product mindset not only defines your approach to work but also ensures that you fit seamlessly into a culture that prioritizes these values, contributing positively to team dynamics and overall success.
If you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and are passionate about enhancing developer experiences, we want to hear from you!
