Freelance Technical Lead - Financial Services
We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to join our client, a leading financial services organization in Brussels. In this critical role, you will provide technical leadership across key projects, ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable solutions that meet business objectives.
As the Technical Lead, you will:
* Architect and oversee the development of high-performance financial systems
* Lead and mentor a team of 5-10 developers, fostering technical excellence
* Drive adoption of best practices in software engineering, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
* Troubleshoot complex system issues and optimize performance
* Ensure compliance with financial industry security and regulatory standards
1. Key Requirements
* 7+ years of hands-on software development experience (Java, .NET, or Python preferred)
* 3+ years in a technical leadership role, preferably in financial services
* Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Strong background in microservices architecture, APIs, and event-driven systems
* Experience with modern DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make pragmatic technical decisions
* Fluent in English (Dutch or French is a plus)
Additional Details
SENIORITY: Senior
START DATE: February
DURATION: 12 Months
CONTRACT: Freelance
LOCATION: Brussels
ONSITE POLICY: 2 days per week
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
LANGUAGES: Fluent English and French/Dutch
INTERVIEW PROCESS: 1 stage