Lead Software Engineer

Project overview

About the Role

At Lemon, we believe that the best software solutions arise from diverse perspectives. Are you the Lead Software Engineer who can lead our team technically and humanly? You are responsible for the technical direction and execution of projects, and you ensure the professional growth of your team members. You combine your in-depth technical expertise with strong leadership skills to guarantee the highest standards.

Your Contribution

We are looking for someone who wants to play a proactive role:

What qualities do you bring?

Focused on competencies and potential, we encourage you to apply if you think you have sufficient skills.

Essential Skills

Recommended Education & Experience

What we offer you

At Lemon, we strive for a workplace where everyone feels welcome, safe, and valued:

Applying at

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Then we would love to hear from you!

Unsure if you have sufficient qualifications? Apply anyway! If you have a passion for software development and a learning mindset, we are curious why you want to work at Lemon.

Lemon is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applications confidentially and based on competencies.

• Lead a development team, determine the technical direction, and guarantee overall technical quality.
• Act as the first technical point of contact for the team, Product Managers, and Solution Architects.
• Translate architectural decisions into concrete, executable tasks and coordinate delivery.
• Continuously improve development processes, tooling, and technical standards (CI/CD, DevOps).
• Actively share knowledge during lunch & learns and provide collegial feedback through code reviews or peer reviews.
• Take on mentorship and actively contribute to the professional development of team members (coaching, feedback, growth path).
• Proactively evaluate and implement trends and new technologies that improve technical efficiency and quality.
• Proven leadership experience in a software development team.
• In-depth, broad architectural knowledge and the ability to make and defend high-level technical decisions.
• In-depth knowledge of multiple relevant programming languages (such as Java, NodeJS, Angular, React) and experience with modern frameworks and cloud solutions with a focus on technical strategy and implementation expertise. Experience with mobile development (React Native/Flutter) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to solve complex technical and process challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in both Dutch and English.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and DevOps principles in a leadership role.
• An academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, preferably Master's level.
• Typically 6+ years of experience in software development, preferably 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing the technical lifecycle of a product.
• Values: We encourage a culture of respect and open dialogue.
• Flexibility: flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home to support a healthy balance.
• Development: The Lemon Academy is central to knowledge sharing, mentorship, and continuous personal growth.
• Inclusivity: We support reasonable adjustments in the work environment or processes so that you can function optimally.
• Compensation: An all-in salary package that grows with your impact. This includes a flexible remuneration plan, meal vouchers, company car with fuel card, a high-performance laptop, and a comfortable mobile phone subscription.
• Care & Well-being: Comprehensive hospitalization insurance and outpatient insurance covering a wide range of medical costs.
• Events: Optional social moments and team activities open to everyone's preferences; such as our annual ski trip, the summer BBQ, our Lemon running group, a recurring padel tournament, and much more. Completely diverse, but all unforgettable!

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Antwerpen, Antwerp, Brussels, East Flanders, Flemish Brabant, Limburg, West Flanders, Belgium, BE
• Languages: Dutch