Full-stack Web Developer and Technical Lead (Employed or freelance)

📋 Tasks and responsibilities
An IT development team is seeking a full-stack web developer with strong technical expertise and at least 8 years of experience in software development.
You will join an established, long-term software development project as technical lead. In this role, you will provide technical direction while continuing to contribute directly to the development work.
Your main responsibilities will include:

- Define and maintain the technical architecture of software solutions, with attention to scalability, security, performance and maintainability.

- Translate business requirements into sound technical designs and suitable technology choices.

- Contribute directly to software development, especially for complex or critical components.

- Safeguard code quality and architectural consistency through code reviews, technical standards and development best practices.

- Guide developers, explain technical decisions and support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

- Identify technical risks, dependencies and technical debt, and drive suitable solutions.

- Work with the head of service and project managers to support successful project delivery.

- Participate actively in project teams, contributing to the design, development, testing and delivery of software solutions.

Required technical skills

- Object-oriented programming, design patterns and n-tier architecture.

- Backend development with C#, .NET Framework 4.0, 4.5 and 4.8, .NET Core including .NET 10, .NET Core Web API and Entity Framework.

- Frontend development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, SCSS/SASS, Nuxt.js, Node.js and Vue.js.

- Database development with MS SQL Server and T-SQL.

- DevOps and containerisation with Microsoft Azure DevOps, Git, Docker and Kubernetes.

- Unit testing with NUnit and xUnit.

- IdentityServer, OpenID Connect and web application security.

- REST API services.

Soft skills and personal competencies

- Technical leadership: guide and advise colleagues on technical matters.

- Communication: explain technical concepts, decisions and standards clearly.

- Collaboration: work effectively with developers, project managers and designers.

- Accountability: take ownership and address risks proactively.

- Continuous learning: develop your technical skills and stay open to new technologies.

- Knowledge sharing: share expertise and support colleagues in their development.

Languages
French or Dutch, both written and spoken, as well as English, both written and spoken.
📝 Your profile
You have experience as a confirmed full-stack developer and bring at least 8 years of professional software development experience.
Your technical profile includes:

- Azure DevOps

- Azure DevOps with Git

- C# and .NET Core, including .NET 10

- C# with ASP.NET Core and REST APIs

- C# with ASP.NET MVC

- Docker

- IdentityServer

- jQuery and JavaScript

- Kubernetes

- Nuxt

- OpenID Connect

- Vue.js

You can work professionally in French or Dutch and in English, in both written and spoken communication.
💼 Offer
You will be part of a growing Belgian SME where initiative and personal development are encouraged. We will provide you with an enjoyable work environment with fun colleagues. We will work out a career plan with you, with attention and a budget for extra education/certification. You can count on an attractive salary, supplemented with extra-legal benefits, including a company car.
(Freelance is also possible)
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