Keyloop

Technical Lead - QA

Posted 2 Days Ago

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Melle, BEL

Hybrid

59K-73K Annually

Senior level

Automotive • Retail • Software

The Role

Lead architecture and solution design, drive full SDLC, implement microservices/APIs and cloud integrations, promote CI/CD/DevOps and test automation, use AI-assisted tooling, perform code reviews, mentor engineers, ensure performance, security, and operational readiness, and evaluate emerging technologies.

Summary Generated by Built In

Keyloop bridges the gap between dealers, manufacturers, technology suppliers and car buyers.

We empower car dealers and manufacturers to fully embrace digital transformation. How? By creating innovative technology that makes selling cars better for our customers, and buying and owning cars better for theirs.

We use cutting-edge technology to link our clients’ systems, departments and sites. We provide an open technology platform that’s shaping the industry for the future. We use data to help clients become more efficient, increase profitability and give more customers an amazing experience. Want to be part of it?

About the role

As a technical leader you will be responsible for driving architecture, solution design, hands-on development, quality, and AI-enabled engineering practices within the team. You will collaborate closely with Engineering teams and business stakeholders to refine requirements, establish best practices, and drive secure, scalable, and future-proof solutions.

Your responsibilities

Lead end-to-end architectural design, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and technical alignment.
Drive the full SDLC including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
Define architectural standards, coding guidelines, and engineering best practices.
Develop technical strategies aligned with product and business goals.
Implement design patterns, microservices, APIs, and integration frameworks.
Use AI-assisted tooling (Copilot, Claude Code) to enhance team productivity.
Conduct code reviews, technical deep dives, and solution assessments.
Mentor engineers, promote continuous learning, and guide technical decision-making.
Collaborate with product, architecture, QA, DevOps, and cross-functional teams.
Oversee performance engineering, security best practices, and operational readiness.
Evaluate emerging technologies and lead adoption where appropriate.

Minimum qualifications

Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
A collaborative team player with a proactive mindset.
Demonstrated experience in technical analysis and problem-solving.
Solid understanding of Microsoft Windows environments.
Ability to define, automate, and execute comprehensive test plans and test strategies.
Ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams.
Fluent in Dutch, French, and English (spoken, written, read).
5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
Expertise in architecture design, distributed systems, and solution engineering.
Strong experience with APIs, integration, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with ERP-related applications, including accounting modules.
Strong database knowledge (SQL/NoSQL), modelling and optimization.
Experience implementing CI/CD, DevOps, testing automation, and observability.
Experience working with AI development tooling and ML-assisted productivity.

Nice to have

Experience with Agile methodologies, especially the SAFe framework.
Experience working in a multi-site or international environment.
Familiarity with Dealer Management Systems (DMS).
Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).

Why join us?

We’re on a journey to become market leaders in our space – and with that comes some incredible opportunities. Collaborate and learn from industry experts from all over the globe. Work with game-changing products and services. Get the training and support you need to try new things, adapt to quick changes and explore different paths. Join Keyloop and progress your career, your way.

An inclusive environment to thrive

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. One that respects all dimensions of diversity. We promote an inclusive culture within our business, and we celebrate different employees and lifestyles – not just on key days, but every day.

Be rewarded for your efforts

We believe people should be paid based on their performance so our pay and benefits reflect this and are designed to attract the very best talent. We encourage everyone in our organisation to explore opportunities which enable them to grow their career through investment in their development but equally by working in a culture which fosters support and unbridled collaboration.

Keyloop doesn’t require academic qualifications for this position. We select based on experience and potential, not credentials.

We are also an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value diversity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

"At Keyloop, AI is a daily ally: We encourage and train every employee to use our AI tools to boost their creativity and productivity."

Skills Required

Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills
Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
Demonstrated experience in technical analysis and problem-solving
Solid understanding of Microsoft Windows environments
Ability to define, automate, and execute comprehensive test plans and test strategies
Ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams
Fluent in Dutch, French, and English (spoken, written, read)
5+ years of hands-on software development experience
Expertise in architecture design, distributed systems, and solution engineering
Strong experience with APIs, integration, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with ERP-related applications, including accounting modules
Strong database knowledge (SQL/NoSQL), modelling and optimization
Experience implementing CI/CD, DevOps, testing automation, and observability
Experience working with AI development tooling and ML-assisted productivity
Experience with Agile methodologies, especially the SAFe framework
Experience working in a multi-site or international environment
Familiarity with Dealer Management Systems (DMS)
Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

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The Company

HQ: Reading

2,035 Employees

What We Do

As the largest global automotive technology company, Keyloop delivers cutting-edge solutions, tailored to the modern needs of auto retailers and OEMs alike. With 40 years of automotive DNA, and a deep understanding of what it takes to drive success, Keyloop solutions are delivered in over 90 countries, and trusted by more 20,000 retailers and 80 OEMs worldwide. From the showroom to the workshop, and everything in between, its technology facilitates distinctive customer experiences between key systems, tools and departments. With modern consumers demanding increasingly high levels of service and responsiveness, Keyloop and their partners connect retailers and OEMs to consumers through every step of their journey. Keyloop delivers a proven technology ecosystem that redesigns the automotive retail experience to cultivate lasting loyalty and optimise margins through increased efficiency, elevated experiences, and unrivalled connected data. For more information, please visit www.keyloop.com