Apps and Infra Team Lead

Posted:
4/16/2026, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands ⋅ North Holland, Netherlands

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering

Are you passionate about software development and leading high-performing engineering teams? Join our team as a Software Engineering Manager and play a key role in shaping technical solutions, driving delivery excellence, and growing talented engineers in an international environment.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, people leadership, and strategic thinking to deliver high-quality solutions that address complex business challenges for our clients.

Join our Software Engineering community, where a passion for technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement drives innovation. Together, we do what matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Technical Leadership & Architecture

    • Provide technical direction and architectural guidance across frontend, backend, and cloud solutions.
    • Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-quality applications.
    • Act as a technical reference point for modern web and cloud architectures, ensuring alignment with best practices and client standards.

    Team Leadership & People Management

    • Lead, coach, and mentor cross-functional software engineering teams (Frontend, Backend, Fullstack, DevOps).
    • Support career development through regular feedback, performance management, and skills growth plans.
    • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and continuous-learning culture within the team.

    Delivery & Project Management

    • Own delivery outcomes, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and at the expected quality level.
    • Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps.
    • Manage risks, dependencies, and priorities across multiple initiatives.

    Frontend, Backend & Cloud Oversight

    • Guide teams working with modern frontend frameworks (Angular, React, Vue) to deliver intuitive and responsive user experiences.
    • Oversee backend development using ASP.NET Core and secure, high-performance Web APIs.
    • Drive the design and adoption of cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure, promoting scalability and cost efficiency.

    DevOps, Quality & Engineering Practices

    • Champion CI/CD best practices and oversee implementation using Azure DevOps, Terraform, Kubernetes, and YAML-based pipelines.
    • Promote a strong engineering culture focused on quality, including unit testing, code reviews, pair programming, and automation.
    • Encourage the effective use of modern productivity tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve developer efficiency and code quality.

    Data & Integration

    • Ensure effective use of SQL and NoSQL databases for reliable data storage, retrieval, and performance.
    • Oversee integration patterns and data flows between systems and services.

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Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in software engineering leadership or technical team management.
  • Strong background in frontend technologies (Angular, React, Vue) and backend development using .NET / ASP.NET Core.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and governing cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and modern deployment strategies.
  • Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases and data-driven application design.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • A strong belief in engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and people development.
  • Language requirements:
    • Fluent in English (must-have)
    • Fluent in Dutch (must-have)

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Avanade

Website: https://www.avanade.com/

Headquarter Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2000

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Business Intelligence ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Enterprise Software ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Management Consulting ⋅ Professional Services