What you will do

As a Software Development Manager, you lead multiple teams that process and analyze vast amounts of social media data to deliver valuable insights to our customers. At the same time, you are responsible for optimizing Coosto for more than 20,000 users. You ensure they can work smoothly and effectively with our platform, enabling them to excel in their daily work and social media strategies.

  • You build and maintain a high-performing development team (recruitment, coaching, performance management, and team development).
  • You create an annual plan aligned with the organizational strategy and monitor progress, feasibility, and priorities.
  • You translate the product roadmap into clear technical objectives and drive quality, scalability, and the reduction of technical debt.
  • You safeguard software quality and security by applying best practices in development, testing, and code reviews.
  • You collaborate closely with Product, Operations, and other stakeholders to align technical and business objectives.
  • You optimize development processes and promote agile ways of working and continuous improvement.
  • You coordinate incident management when needed and minimize customer impact.
  • You report on team performance, quality, and progress, and provide targeted improvement proposals.

Who you are

  • You are results-driven and know how to build teams that achieve goals and execute plans successfully.
  • You have a strong customer focus and ensure technical solutions meet user needs, with minimal impact during incidents.
  • You are quality-driven and maintain high standards in software quality, performance, and security.
  • You demonstrate natural leadership: you motivate, coach, and develop people while fostering a culture of trust and ownership.
  • You have strong strategic insight and know how to connect team objectives to the broader organizational strategy.
  • You are collaborative and work effectively with IT, Product, and other stakeholders.
  • You have sufficient technical expertise to provide direction on architecture, scalability, and secure development.
  • You are decisive and solution-oriented, take ownership during incidents, and act quickly and in a structured manner.

Furthermore you have

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering & Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience leading software development team(s).
  • Experience working in an agile environment.
  • Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English.
  • Several years of experience in a SaaS environment is a plus.

Who we are and what we offer you

With Coosto, organizations can effortlessly manage public interactions and efficiently handle questions, complaints, and feedback. From publishing content and managing customer contact through webcare to real-time sentiment monitoring and KPI-based analytics, Coosto provides everything needed to optimize social media strategies and achieve measurable results.

We offer you the opportunity to work in a growing and ambitious company in the Netherlands, where you collaborate with enthusiastic colleagues and inspiring clients in a professional yet informal work environment. Besides your salary you will receive a lease car of mobility budget.

Interested?

Great! Apply with your cv and motivation letter.

In addition, we offer you:

Vacation days

26 days of vacation!

Pension

Coosto pays your pension.

Approximately 100 colleagues

An inspiring working environment with approximately 100 colleagues in Eindhoven & Alicante.

Hybrid working

In addition to two fixed office days, you can work both from home and at the office. We offer a home office allowance and a travel reimbursement (public transport or mileage).

Coosto Active Club

We promote a healthy work environment through our annual Vitality Week, sports activities, fresh fruit and healthy snacks every week, and support from an internal coach.

Coosto Culture Club

Our Coosto Culture Club organizes fun activities and events throughout the year to connect colleagues and create an inspiring workplace.

IT Resources

Laptop and other IT resources that you need for your work.

Drinks & Company outings

The nicest friday afternoon drinks, pizza sessions, always a well-stocked fridge with (healthy) snacks, and the most fantastic Christmas party in Eindhoven. Next to that we have the coolest company outings such as: Virtual Reality gaming, yoga, karting, salsa dancing and pub quizzes. Something for everyone!

Development

Professional and personal development with great responsibility and exciting challenges, supported by a personal development budget of €1,000.