Senior Software Engineer

Are you…

• a seasoned engineer who thrives on variety and context-switching?
• fluent in Python/Django today, but curious (and confident) across stacks tomorrow?
• someone who pairs engineering excellence with a consulting mindset?
• hands-on with AI toolchains to speed up delivery and quality?
• a clear communicator who can guide clients through trade-offs and value?

If you nodded along, read on. 👇

About Us

Made is a leading design and innovation agency specializing in defining, designing, and delivering industry-focused solutions. With 16+ years of experience, we’re committed to customer success and long-term partnerships. Our team of designers, engineers, strategists, developers, and business designers brings innovative ideas to life. We value creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology to create meaningful, impactful solutions.

🔗 Visit us at made.be

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer who enjoys solving diverse problems and working across different technologies. You’ll build high-quality software for leading companies—ranging from robust backends and well-designed APIs to user-facing apps.

Your first project will focus on Python, Django, and AI engineering. Future projects may involve other technologies based on client needs. We’re after a well-rounded engineer who’s eager to learn, share knowledge, and guide clients through technical challenges.

If you like switching contexts between projects and mentoring peers in a collaborative environment, we’d love to meet you.

NOTE: this is not a remote position, we would like to see you at our Antwerp office min 2 days/week

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build clean, scalable, maintainable architectures
• Develop robust backends and APIs (starting with Django/Python)
• Safeguard quality with code reviews, testing, and CI/CD
• Contribute to a culture of engineering excellence and craftsmanship
• Work closely with product owners, designers, and strategists to deliver value
• Apply modern toolchains and AI assistance (e.g., Claude, Copilot, OpenAI) to accelerate development
• Balance cost, complexity, and business value to choose the right solution for the context
• Mentor colleagues and share best practices
• Make pragmatic decisions that align with client goals in a consulting setting

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong engineering fundamentals: clean code, design patterns, testing, scalability
• Solid experience with at least one modern backend framework (Django, Spring Boot, Node.js/NestJS, …)
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, or similar) is a plus
• Experience with relational & NoSQL databases, caching, and cloud-native deployments (Azure/AWS)
• Comfort with CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Practical experience using AI in the development lifecycle
• Excellent communication in English (Dutch is a plus)
• Consulting mindset: translate client needs into workable technical solutions
• Ability to weigh business value vs. implementation effort and maximize impact

Nice to Have

• Exposure to mobile (React Native, Flutter)
• Knowledge of event-driven systems & microservices
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code
• Background in AI/ML-powered applications
• Prior consulting or agency experience

Soft Skills

• Strong communicator with clients, stakeholders, and team
• Detail-oriented with a focus on code quality and best practices
• Proactive, pragmatic, and able to balance speed vs. quality
• Comfortable managing priorities in a multi-project environment
• Passionate about continuous learning and knowledge sharing

Interview Expectations

Be ready to:

• Show how you use AI toolchains (e.g., Claude, Copilot, Windsurf, OpenAI) in daily work—live if possible.
• Demo something you’ve built: what it does, how you built it, key architecture decisions, and what you’d improve.
• Discuss business trade-offs: how you balance the “ideal” solution with real-world constraints like time, deadlines, and client needs.

Why Join Made?

✔️ Challenging projects across industries and tech stacks

✔️ A collaborative team culture with diverse experts

✔️ Growth via training and mentorship

✔️ Hybrid work: from home and our Antwerp office

✔️ A company committed to sustainability and positive change

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short motivation to jobs@made.be — tell us why you’re Made for this. 🚀