Job Description
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