IT Software Engineering Lead/Fluent in Dutch/Belgium based/700 Euros per day

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IT Software Engineering Lead/Fluent in Dutch/Belgium based/700 Euros per day on www.freelancermap.com Find projects Find freelancers Solutions Insights Log in Sign up Change availability Save IT Software Engineering Lead/Fluent in Dutch/Belgium based/700 Euros per day Endeavour Recruitment Contact person : Generic Network West-Vlaanderen , Belgium On-site Freelance Duration 3 months Apply now Save to watchlist Print Report Report project After submitting, you will receive a confirmation email. We will review your information and take action if necessary. Reason for reporting this project: * The project is outdated The project description is unprofessional / This is not a valid project Incorrect contract type The hourly rate is unrealistic Report project Report project IT Endevor Software Engineering Process Description Endeavour Recruitment has an opportunity for a Fluent Dutch and English -speaking IT Software Engineering Lead to play a pivotal role in a long-term technology transformation. Start date: to be discussed/ASAP Region: Bruges Hybrid possibilities: 2-3 days on site Rate: 700 Euros per day Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop high-performing engineering teams. Take ownership of people management activities, including recruitment, performance management, career development, and where necessary, offboarding. Conduct performance, development, and other challenging people conversations with professionalism and empathy. Ensure the right people are assigned to the right roles based on skills, strengths, and business needs. Foster a strong engineering culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. Support the ongoing evolution of engineering practices and organizational maturity. Profile The ideal candidate brings a combination of technical expertise and people leadership. You have: A background as a software engineer or developer with strong technical credibility. The ability to engage in meaningful technical discussions and gain the trust of engineering teams. Proven experience leading, coaching, and mentoring engineering professionals. Strong people management skills with experience guiding teams through change. A forward-looking mindset with a passion for modern engineering practices rather than maintaining Legacy ways of working. The ability to drive organizational transformation while balancing business and people needs. The engineering landscape includes: Microsoft Azure Java Oracle Database Microservices architecture An ongoing transition towards AI-native software engineering Agile delivery methodologies The organisation has historically operated within a SAFe framework but is actively evolving towards a more streamlined and pragmatic Agile approach with fewer process layers. Organisational Context Engineering Leads will work closely together to ensure consistency in leadership, people management, and engineering practices. The roles report directly to the engineering leadership team. Collaboration across teams and alignment on engineering standards and culture are essential. A hybrid working model is in place, with an expectation of being present in the Bruges office 2-3 days per week. Strategic Importance This is not a traditional Team Lead position. The role combines elements of: Engineering Manager People Leader Transformation Lead Technical Coach While hands-on development is not the primary focus, maintaining technical credibility is essential to effectively guide engineering teams and support the organization's evolution towards modern software engineering and AI-enabled development practices. Key Success Factors Successful candidates will demonstrate: Strong technical credibility Excellent people leadership skills Coaching and mentoring capabilities Experience leading organizational and cultural change A modern perspective on Agile delivery, cloud-native architectures, and AI-powered software engineering Please get in touch for further details. Application form For freelancers Find projects Benefits for freelancers Prices and features Professional liability insurance For companies Find freelancers Benefits for companies Prices and features Help and support FAQ Contact Blog Freelancer study Company directory About freelancermap About us Testimonials © 2005 ‐ 2026 freelancermap GmbH, Nürnberg Data privacy Legal information Term and Conditions