Software Development Team Lead

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

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.