Team Lead Backend Development

Over de functie

Are you a people-oriented leader with a passion for backend development? We are looking for a Team Lead Development (Backend) who can help build strong, future-proof teams with a focus on both people and technology. In this role, you will lead backend developers and be responsible for their growth, performance, and wellbeing.

You will work closely with the News Area Manager and the Team Lead Development for Mobile, Web & QA. Together, you will help shape a strong technical organization where collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement are at the core.

Wat ga je doen?

• Coach and support backend developers in their professional and personal development;
• Conduct development and performance conversations and support career planning;
• Ensure the long-term employability and growth of your team, both individually and collectively;
• Collaborate with the Area Manager and the other Team Lead Development to maintain a strong and balanced team structure;
• Contribute actively to technical discussions and decision-making on topics such as architecture, scalability, and technical direction;
• Take the lead in recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding of backend developers (both permanent and freelance);
• Identify and address performance and team dynamics challenges;
• Encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration across teams (backend, mobile, and web);
• Contribute to a culture of ownership, feedback, and continuous improvement.

Wat vragen wij?

• Experience in a leadership or coaching role within software development;
• Bring a senior backend profile with extensive experience in areas such as architecture, APIs, data, and scalability;
• Feel comfortable working in an Agile environment;
• Combine people-focused leadership with a results-driven mindset;
• Are skilled at guiding professionals and having meaningful conversations;
• See it as your mission to help developers grow and elevate teams to the next level;
• Experience in Java/Kotlin.

Wat bieden wij?

• A competitive salary matching your work experience;
• A 36-hour workweek;
• Holiday pay and personal choice budget;
• Annual profit sharing based on performance;
• Opportunities for development through the DPG Academy.

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Belangrijkste verantwoordelijkheden

• Coaching and supporting backend developers

• Conducting development and performance conversations

• Contributing to technical decisions on architecture and scalability

• Leading recruitment and onboarding

Vereisten

• Experience in a leadership or coaching role

• Senior backend profile with extensive experience in architecture and APIs

• Experience in Java/Kotlin

• Familiarity with Agile environments

Secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden

• Extra beloning (bijv. 13e maand, vaste eindejaarsuitkering)
• Prestatiegebonden beloning
• Pensioen
• Reiskostenvergoeding