Lead Software Engineer - bpost

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Development Lead with about 8 years of experience in leading development and data teams and delivering high-quality technical solutions. This role involves not only technical leadership and stakeholder communication but also hands-on development and a data mindset. The ideal candidate will be an SME in modern cloud-native development, proficient in event-driven architecture and integration design, and capable of mentoring developers and data engineers while enforcing coding standards and best practices.Job Title: Expert Development LeadProfileCode: LOC_FULLSTACK_DEV_LEAD_1 At bpost group, we are constantly evolving to meet the complex logistics challenges of today and tomorrow. As growing international e-commerce logistics provider, we are committed to operational excellence, data-driven innovation, and sustainable growth. We are currently seeking a Development Lead to spearhead strategic and technical initiatives within our Yield and Capacity Management domain. In this pivotal role, you will lead a cross-functional development team responsible for building intelligent, scalable systems that optimize resource allocation, maximize operational throughput, and enhance overall profitability. If you are passionate about transforming data into actionable insights, thrive in a dynamic environment, and enjoy bridging business goals with robust technical solutions, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact at the core of our operations. Role Summary:We are looking for a seasoned Senior Development Lead with about 8 years of experience in leading development and data teams and delivering high-quality technical solutions. This role involves not only technical leadership and stakeholder communication but also hands-on development and a data mindset. The ideal candidate will be an SME in modern cloud-native development, proficient in event-driven architecture and integration design, and capable of mentoring developers and data engineers while enforcing coding standards and best practices. Key Responsibilities:Team Leadership and Stakeholder EngagementLead and mentor development teams across multiple projects Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, providing updates and risk assessments Discusses with team on best practices and incrementally betters code and data standards Helps prioritize/ sequence sprint tasks for junior members Foster a collaborative and productive development environment Provides apt performance feedbacks on individuals Code Quality and Best PracticesDefine and implement coding and data implementation standards and quality assurance processes Conduct detailed code and data structure reviews to ensure high performance, security, and maintainability Encourage continuous learning and knowledge sharing among developers Architecture and DesignDesign scalable and secure APIs, events, integrations, and system adapters Collaborate with architects and product owners to refine technical and data requirements for top notch solutions Ensure alignment of design decisions with enterprise architecture and strategy Cross-Functional CollaborationWork with cross-functional teams to manage dependencies and coordinate deliverables Facilitate integration with multiple systems and services in an agile development environment Hands-on DevelopmentAct as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in software and data development, providing technical guidance Write and review code as needed in complex areas to ensure best practices are followed Lead by example through active participation in key development activities Qualifications:Experience:years of software development experience with at least 2 years in a lead role Proven ability to lead distributed development teams and deliver enterprise-grade software Technical Skills:Expertise in AWS cloud development, ECS, containerized applications, serverless architectures, event-driven architecture and in web sockets. Domain driven design and microservices Strong knowledge in Node.js, TypeScript, ORM and RESTful APIs for building distributed applications, experience. Experience with Angular for front-end development and UI frameworks Experience with PostgreSQL Good knowledge of data formats such as JSON, Avro and serialization techniques. SCM (Bitbucket or Git). Gitflow is a must. Proficiency in Agile development, DevOps workflows, and CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of terraform, Puppet and Kubernetes is a plus Experience on Java Spring Boot is a plus Experience with Kafka is a plus Knowledge of Java is a plus Usage of apt AI tools for better productivity Soft Skills:Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Excellent communication and leadership abilities Ability to manage time, priorities, and multiple tasks efficiently Active contributor in sprint ceremonies Preferred Skills:Experience in Agile and Scrum environments Familiarity with Confluent Kafka or similar platforms Usage of apt AI tools for development efficiency Exposure to containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, EKS) Experience with data platforms