Location: Veghel, Hybrid work presence. This role does not include visa sponsorship or relocation support.
We are looking for a Senior Tech Lead / Software Architect to join our Airport domain, delivering market-leading baggage handling systems and passenger solutions. The team works on systems already in use at more than 600 airports worldwide and is currently focused on updating and refactoring the existing application to ensure long‑term viability.
Key Responsibilities- Define and evolve the team’s architecture and technical strategy.
- Ensure solutions are reliable, scalable, and aligned with business needs.
- Tackle “hard parts” of architecture – trade‑offs, boundaries, and long‑term thinking.
- Perform hands‑on coding tasks as a technical leader.
- Support developers in growing their skills and confidence.
- Encourage clean code, thoughtful design, and continuous learning.
- Lead by example in engineering practices and decision‑making.
- Maintain a broad view of the team’s technical landscape.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities early.
- Work closely with Product Owner and Scrum Master to align technical and delivery goals.
- Foster open communication and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Help bridge gaps between technical and non‑technical roles.
- Promote a culture of trust, collaboration, and shared ownership.
- Java and Java Spring Boot
- Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher, VMs
- Kafka, Keycloak
- DevOps
- Microservice architecture and hybrid infrastructure (Cloud and On‑premise)
- Angular, TypeScript / JavaScript, NgRx / RxJs
- Solid experience in software development and architecture.
- Proven ability to mentor and lead a development team.
- Strong understanding of system design, reliability, and scalability.
- Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Interest in topics such as:
- Reliability Masterclass – building systems that stay up under pressure.
- Software Architecture: The hard parts – making smart trade‑offs and designing for change.
- A strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach.
- Curiosity, pragmatism, and a continuous learning mindset.
- A team player who lifts others up and leads with empathy.
- Passion for software craftsmanship and building things that last.
Compensation: €5,665 to €7,689 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Salary may increase through performance.
- 40 vacation days (20 statutory days + flexible budget for 20 days).
- Flexible working hours.
- Hybrid workplace – 40% working from home, 60% in office.
- Health & Wellbeing budget of €300 per calendar year.
- Commuting allowance with full reimbursement of public transport.
- Work‑from‑home allowance.
- Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
- On‑site company health centres with gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
- Vanderlande Academy and training facilities.
- Access to Vanderlande network communities and initiatives.
- Company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.
Possible background screening may include checks of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, including criminal or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended on the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated.
Equal OpportunityVanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
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