Lead Software Engineer - Java & Angular
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Help shape the future of HR Tech
At HeadFirst Group, we are transforming the flexible labor market. With our platform Striive, we connect 180,000 independent professionals, suppliers, and clients. From onboarding and matching to contracts, time tracking, and invoicing—everything runs on Striive.
Your challenge
As we prepare for international expansion into markets such as the UK and US, we face complex challenges around scalability, compliance, and multi-region infrastructure. We're building a global platform that functions seamlessly across countries, languages, and legislations-and we need a technical leader who's also a hands-on developer to drive this vision forward.
What you will do
Be part of the technical direction of the platform, shaping the roadmap and ensuring best practices.
Actively write code and provide technical mentorship within the team-approx. 70% hands-on development.
Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and analysts to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
Take ownership of architecture decisions, performance optimizations, and quality standards.
Manage, mentor, and facilitate a growing team of engineers-conduct code reviews, support professional development, and foster a collaborative team environment.
Drive recruitment efforts, onboarding, and team-building initiatives.
Develop automation and integrations to streamline onboarding and operations worldwide.
Work with AWS, Docker, event-driven architectures (RabbitMQ), and other cloud-native tools to ensure a secure, compliant, and reliable platform.
Promote TDD across your team members to encourage testing as part of their day to day operations.
This is what you get from us
Salary that matches your experience
You will receive a salary range that matches your knowledge and experience. We reward you fairly for your commitment and development.
You will receive a salary range that matches your knowledge and experience. We reward you fairly for your commitment and development.
Vacation pay and days off
You will receive 8.33% vacation pay and are entitled to 27 vacation days per year based on full-time employment. This gives you plenty of time to recharge your batteries.
You will receive 8.33% vacation pay and are entitled to 27 vacation days per year based on full-time employment. This gives you plenty of time to recharge your batteries.
Hybrid working
We support hybrid working and apply a 60/40 split, whereby full-time employees spend three days at the office and two days working from home.
We support hybrid working and apply a 60/40 split, whereby full-time employees spend three days at the office and two days working from home.
Premium-freepension
We pay your entire pension premium. This means you accrue pension without having to contribute to it yourself. As a result, you are left with a higher net salary.
We pay your entire pension premium. This means you accrue pension without having to contribute to it yourself. As a result, you are left with a higher net salary.
Performancebonus
Depending on your performance and that of HeadFirst Group, you may receive an annual bonus of one or two months' salary.
Depending on your performance and that of HeadFirst Group, you may receive an annual bonus of one or two months' salary.
Monthly extras
You will receive a monthly allowance for internet, a vitality budget, a contribution towards lunch, and support in setting up your home office.
You will receive a monthly allowance for internet, a vitality budget, a contribution towards lunch, and support in setting up your home office.
What we expect from you
We are a match if you
Have a strong passion for both high-quality, maintainable code and effective team leadership.
Possess at least 10 years of experience in development, combined with experience managing or leading technical teams.
Are comfortable actively coding while guiding others-your technical expertise shapes the team's success.
Have a solid understanding of backend (Java 21, Spring Boot, Hibernate) and frontend (Angular 17+, component libraries like Tailwind, Prime, Radix).
Experience with RESTful APIs, integration, AWS, Docker, and event-driven architectures.
You're a proactive communicator, eager to build and grow high-performing teams.
Bonus points if you have experience with XP, Elasticsearch, or similar technologies
Location
Residency in the Netherlands is required
Hybrid work model at our office in Hoofddorp
The application process
Submit application
We will contact youwithin 48 hours.
On call
Assessment
On call
Offer
Welcome to HeadFirst Group!
Your benefits at HeadFirst Group
27 vacation days
AND the possibility of adding or selling days. We work hard, but don't forget to relax.
Moments of celebration
With more than 450 colleagues, we always have something to to celebrate. As one team, we celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other successes!
OpenUp & HeadFirst Group Academy
Work on your mental health with access to the platform OpenUp. We learn every day, which is why we offer you free trainings and courses to keep developing yourself.
Bonus
Achieve your goals and see this reflected in the form of a bonus? That's possible with us! Hard work is rewarded.
Hybrid working
Work at one of our 4 locations, at home, or at any wherever you feel comfortable. Of course you will receive a mobility and home working allowance from us.
Our headquarters
Take advantage of the free sports facilities, fine workstations and enjoy a delicious lunch buffet. A formidable competitor of home!
👑 We are a Great Place to Work!
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