Lead Full-Stack Engineer

Join Faktion, a leader in designing and developing enterprise-level AI solutions across various sectors. We are at the forefront of machine learning and artificial intelligence, creating innovative solutions that drive the future.

We are looking for a Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to join our dynamic team, provide technical leadership, and contribute to our ground-breaking projects and products. As we are building enterprise-grade production-deployed applications, we are looking for an experienced leader who can guide the development of robust, secure, and scalable applications while mentoring team members.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-quality software architecture and complex, scalable full-stack applications.

• Collaborate closely with AI and ML engineers, Product Managers, and Business Stakeholders to translate complex requirements into efficient, high-quality software solutions.

• Define and drive the technical roadmap; identify, prioritize, and delegate tasks within the software development life cycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

• Oversee and actively contribute to the development and maintenance of robust, scalable, and high-performance web applications using TypeScript, React, and Node.js, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.

• Mentor, coach, and lead a team of full-stack developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Champion and implement automation for development, testing, and deployment processes using appropriate tools and scripting.

• Lead code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability.

• Establish and oversee comprehensive validation and verification testing strategies to ensure product quality.

• Ensure comprehensive documentation of architectural decisions, development phases, and system designs; lead efforts in system monitoring, performance optimization, and incident resolution.

• Lead and guide the team through the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and architectural design through to deployment, maintenance, and scaling.

• Drive technical innovation, evaluate and recommend new technologies, and promote best practices within the engineering team.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in native Dutch and English (French is a plus).

• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (MSc is a plus).

• Proven experience of minimum 5 years in full-stack software development, with at least 3 years in a senior engineering or technical leadership role, demonstrating successful project delivery and team leadership.

• Extensive hands-on expertise in software development with TypeScript, React, and Node.js.

• Strong experience designing, building, and maintaining GraphQL APIs (e.g., Apollo, TypeGraphQL) and integrating with front-end frameworks (e.g., react-query, Apollo Client).

• Experience with NestJS for building both GraphQL and REST APIs, leveraging its modular architecture, built-in decorators, and robust support for scalable backend applications.

• Proficiency in modern CSS, Sass, and CSS frameworks like TailwindCSS/TailwindUI, with a strong focus on building responsive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces.

• Deep understanding and practical experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB), including data modeling, performance optimization, and schema design.

• Proven experience architecting, developing, and managing large-scale applications, preferably utilizing monorepos (e.g., NxDev, TurboRepo).

• Experience with various testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress) and establishing comprehensive testing strategies (unit, integration, end-to-end).

• Strong experience in designing, deploying, and managing applications on Microsoft Azure cloud environment or AWS (e.g., App Service, Azure Functions, AKS, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL).

• Exceptional analytical mind with strong problem-solving aptitude and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and make sound architectural decisions.

• Experience in designing and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a development team, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.

• Excellent organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in solution architecture and driving technical direction for software projects.

Following experiences are a plus:

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including team management and technical mentorship.

• Prior experience in software startups and corporate environments, providing balanced strategic insights.

• Hands-on experience with AI technologies, including integrating AI models into applications or working with AI-driven product features.

• Familiarity with data processing, MLOps, and machine learning concepts and workflows.

• Worked with ReactNative or other mobile development frameworks.

• Active contributions to open-source projects or strong engagement with the tech community.

We offer:

• A rewarding salary package that includes additional perks like a company car and fuel card or a mobility budget, comprehensive hospitalization and group insurance, along with a top-tier laptop and smartphone.

• Benefit from a company culture that stimulates both individual and team development, fostering your professional and leadership growth.

• Utilize your innovation budget for engaging in exciting, educational, and challenging open-source projects within your guild.

• Participate in team-building activities and gatherings, a great opportunity to unwind and engage with our vibrant team initiatives.

• A flexible hybrid working-policy to choose where, how, and when you want to work.