Senior Developer / Application Architect (.NET & Angular) – Freelance - DIGI000519

Senior Developer / Application Architect (.NET & Angular) – Freelance

Antwerp, Belgium
Start: May 2026 | Duration: Until July 2027 (extension possible)
Full-time | Hybrid

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Developer / Application Architect to join a dynamic development team working on business-critical applications.

In this role, you will act as the technical authority, shaping the architectural direction and elevating development standards. You will balance innovation with stability while contributing hands-on to the development of robust and scalable applications.

Your Responsibilities

• Define and guide architecture decisions across backend (.NET/C#) and frontend (Angular or Blazor)
• Act as a technical lead and mentor, coaching developers and promoting best practices
• Develop and maintain high-quality, business-critical applications
• Improve and optimize the software development lifecycle (tools, workflows, standards)
• Collaborate closely with analysts, testers, and project managers
• Drive adoption of modern technologies, including AI-assisted development
• Ensure clean code, performance, and scalability across solutions

Your Profile

Must-Have

• Minimum 5 years' experience in application development
• Strong expertise in .NET / C#
• Solid experience with Angular (or similar frontend frameworks)
• Experience as an Application Architect or technical lead
• Proven experience in Agile development environments
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Strong hands-on experience in coding, testing, and debugging
• Dutch proficiency at CEFR level C2

Nice to Have

• Experience with Blazor
• Knowledge of API Gateway solutions (e.g. Kong)
• Experience with OpenShift or container platforms
• Familiarity with AI tools in development (e.g. Claude)
• Experience with SQL and database design
• Experience with Bitbucket
• Proven experience in team leadership and coaching

What's in It for You

• Take a leading role in architectural decision-making
• Work on impactful, business-critical applications
• Be part of a forward-thinking team embracing innovation and AI
• Opportunity to mentor and grow development teams
• Flexible hybrid working model

Additional Information

• Freelance assignment under framework agreement
• Full-time engagement
• Hybrid work setup
• Long-term opportunity with possible extensions