Isabel - Software Development Team Lead

A Team Lead who blends hands-on software delivery with best practices to improve the quality of the product & the development process and thrives on managing a small team of technical experts.

Let's shape the future of Finance - together

At Isabel, we believe that real innovation happens when people and ideas connect

That's why we're building more than technology, we're building an ecosystem.

One where every voice counts, and where your work can truly make a difference.

We're looking for curious minds and collaborative builders. People who believe success means growing together, learning from each other, and challenging the status quo.

If that sounds like you, keep reading.

What you'll do

As a Software Development Team Lead, you'll help drive the evolution of our Open Banking solution, one of Isabel's key strategic initiatives. You'll contribute to the delivery of high-quality software that meets the business requirements while keeping the cost of future enhancements under control.

You'll be responsible for the whole delivery of a set of initiatives, starting with requirements from Product Management all the way to the deployment in production; you'll bring mentorship and a collaborative mindset, balancing long-term vision with real-world impact.

Your tasks will include:

Estimate & plan all work; lead & participate in the resolution of bugs and incidents

Provide transparent status reporting & budget management

Adhere to the software architecture & security guidelines, define integration strategies & design patterns and propose enhancements for improved scalability, reliability & performance

Lead code reviews & enforce best practices to maintain high-quality code and reduce technical debt

Promoting test-driven development and automation best practices

Collaborating across teams to ensure seamless integration

Advocating DevOps practices: CI/CD, observability, automation

Mentoring teammates and contributing to technical excellence

Oversee deployment processes; prepare, plan and coordinate releases

Communicating clearly with leads, architects, and stakeholders

Mentor, coach and motivate the development team to enhance technical skills & career growth

Contribute to performance reviews, recommend promotions, job rotation and succession planning and play an active role in the onboarding of new hires

Job requirements

What makes you a great fit?

We're looking for someone who combines technological & functional expertise with good interpersonal skills to gain the trust of your team (technical experts and payments specialists).

You'll thrive in this role if you:

Have solid experience with the life cycle used in a software organization and a good understanding of software & release delivery

Build scalable, testable systems using proven design patterns

Apply TDD and automated testing to ensure code quality

Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Have a first experience as a Team Lead

Have experience with Agile methods

Document, mentor, and collaborate with clarity and intention

Stay curious, self-driven, and open to continuous learning

Have practical experience with Jira

Are fluent in English and either Dutch or French

Tech we use: Ruby on Rails - Elixir - Vue.js - GitLab - Kabana - Jira

Why join us

At Isabel, we offer more than a job, we offer a place to grow, contribute, and thrive

A human-sized Belgian company (250 people) where your ideas and impact matter

50% hybrid work, flexible hours, and autonomy to manage your time

Coaching, training, and tailored development paths for every career stage

A flat, collaborative structure with real ownership and cross-functional work

Competitive rewards: Flex Income Plan, annual bonus, insurance, meal vouchers

A strong engagement culture and inclusive mindset

Easy mobility options: our Mobi strategy supports flexible, low-footprint commuting, whether by bike, public transport, or electric car

Professional gatherings that encourage collaboration and networking, as well as fun and purposeful activities led by our Befun team

A certified Top Employer with 30 years of tech leadership and ambition

Ready to join us?

Your voice, your vision, and your impact all have a place here.

Let's shape smarter solutions and a stronger digital economy. Together.