Location: Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid: 2-3 days remote / week)
Contract Type: Freelance (Independent Contractor)
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On behalf of one of our major premium clients based in Brussels, we are looking for a highly skilled API / SOA Team Lead to drive, mentor, and elevate our integration delivery teams.
As an API / SOA Team Lead, you will combine strong technical expertise in integration architectures with proven leadership skills. You will be responsible for orchestrating complex ICT projects, managing delivery timelines, and mentoring a team of analysts and developers to deliver high-quality API solutions.
Your daily responsibilities will include:
Team Leadership & Mentoring: Guiding, supporting, and coaching team members to foster technical growth and ensure project alignment.
Project Management: Managing complex ICT project dimensions, including resource allocation, budget tracking, and timeline management.
Functional & Design Oversight: Overseeing functional analysis, validation of UML models, and enforcing best practices in API/SOA design principles.
Agile Governance: Driving Scrum/Agile ceremonies, optimising workflows, and ensuring accurate documentation within Jira and Confluence.
Release & Quality Guarding: Collaborating on CI/CD pipelines, managing code repositories via GIT, and ensuring robust automated testing and quality assurance procedures.
Proven Leadership: Strong experience in team management, resource planning, and budget tracking for large-scale ICT initiatives.
API & SOA Expert: Deep knowledge of integration architectures, design patterns, and standard API protocols.
Methodologies & Tools: Mastery of Agile/Scrum frameworks, UML modeling, and functional analysis.
DevOps Ecosystem: Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control (GIT), and modern web service testing tools.
Collaboration: Advanced proficiency with Jira and Confluence.
Peer Management: Our proximity management by peers fosters dialogue and the implementation of a tailored career path.
Continuous Learning: Because the digital sector is in constant motion, Smile is committed to making you an expert in your field, thanks to a comprehensive training offer: access to an e-learning platform, financing of certifications, knowledge-sharing tools...
Vibrant Community: Your year will be animated by group and agency events: annual convention, participation in trade fairs, summer party, formal & informal afterworks.
First contact: A phone call to discuss your aspirations and what we can offer you.
Meeting: An opportunity to get to know each other and explore your professional background.
Business interview: A discussion with one of our experts to assess your skills and define your goals.
Are you a natural leader with a passion for robust integration architectures? Apply today!
