Teamlead Software Development (Python - Backend - DevOps)

Team Lead Software Development (Python • Backend • DevOps) Location: Baarn (Central Netherlands) • Employment: Full-time • Experience: 5+ years About Ivent Mobile Ivent Mobile develops high-tech software and network platforms for the aviation, maritime, telecom and public sectors. With an international team of 20 colleagues, we build secure and scalable systems for 5G connectivity, data processing, monitoring and provisioning. Our company is characterized by a no-nonsense culture and short lines of communication. From our historic office on the edge of the Baarn forest, we work on end-to-end platforms with global impact. Our solutions run in demanding environments where quality, security and reliability are key. The role As Team Lead Software Development you combine technical leadership with hands-on software development and process governance. You are responsible for a healthy team rhythm and create an environment in which our Developers can perform at their best. In addition, you play a key role in our DevOps strategy, ISO 27001 compliance and the modernization of our software stack. You will work closely with colleagues from Infra, Security, Operations and Product Management. What you will do Coach and mentor Developers, including onboarding, knowledge sharing, and safeguarding team rhythm and communication. Organize team processes in Jira (backlog, planning, workflows, reviews) and remove impediments so the team can work efficiently. Act as technical point of contact and facilitate stand-ups, sprint planning, refinement and retrospectives. Develop Python backend applications (Django, FastAPI/async, REST APIs) and perform code reviews and QA checks. Design and maintain PostgreSQL data models and RabbitMQ/AMQP integrations. Manage and further professionalize CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) and automate testing and deployments. Handle triage, analysis and support on running systems. Define and align epics, user stories and technical tasks in Jira with Infra, Security and Product. Contribute to scopes, designs, deliverables and acceptance testing. Promote and further implement modern software patterns (including modular architecture, caching and async processing) to keep the codebase scalable and maintainable. Implement security checks and ensure that code, changes and deployments comply with ISO 27001 requirements. What you bring Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field. 5+ years of experience with Python/Django and PostgreSQL. Experience with message brokers (experience with RabbitMQ or Kafka is a plus). Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) and Linux. Solid knowledge of secure coding, OWASP guidelines and API security. Experience leading teams or managing projects. Strong communication skills in Dutch and English. Nice to have: experience with networking, firewalls, and Confluence and Ansible. What we offer Salary: €6,250 - €8,000 gross per month based on full-time employment (depending on experience) Laptop, phone and home office allowance 25 vacation days, pension scheme and travel allowance Hybrid working (Baarn office + partly remote) Training and courses tailored to your personal development International projects with visible impact Historic office on the edge of the forest, free lunch and good coffee Interested? Send your CV and a short motivation to , attn. Aletta van Buuren (HR Manager). We look forward to meeting you!