We want to become the most human-centred telecom provider in the Netherlands. That might sound odd from an IT or network role, but that's exactly where it starts. Because without stable systems, a reliable network and smart technology there's no conversation, no connection, no trust. You make sure everything runs, even when nobody notices. And that's precisely the point. Even if the customer doesn't see you, your impact is felt in every conversation, every connection and every moment it just works. Because when the technology is solid, people can work, customers can be helped, and trust is built.

At Odido we're there for each other. We see each other's talents. We listen and always look at what's possible, technically, personally and in the way we work together. Because you're at your best when you can grow, Odido gives you all the space you need for that. Together we look at where your ambition and talent lie and make sure you get the opportunities to grow in your own way, whether that's deeper technical specialisation, a broader architect role, or a step towards tech leadership.

At Odido, you build and manage critical infrastructure at a national scale; ensuring reliability, performance, and security for millions of customers. You work on technology that truly matters, with a direct impact on how our network and IT services perform every day.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and a well-balanced total rewards package, including:

• A role-based bonus aligned with your performance;
• 30 days of annual leave (full-time), plus an extra day off after Ascension Day;
• Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home;
• A €350 voucher to choose your own mobile phone; yours to keep;
• A personal learning budget and access to more than 200 training courses;
• A solid pension plan through Zwitserleven;
• Discounts on your Odido Internet & TV or Klik & Klaar subscription;
• A bike lease scheme for sustainable commuting;
• Employer contribution to your gym membership;
• Access to a wide range of discounts on products and services.

We work together to deliver stable, scalable, and future-proof technology; and we celebrate the impact we make.

In short: you build what keeps us running, your work is visible, and you’re supported to keep growing.

Some things you cannot learn at university, but you possess them by nature.

You're curious, authentic and comfortable challenging conventional thinking. You naturally connect with people, recognize potential in others and know when to listen, when to question and when to provide direction.

You don't need to be the loudest person in the room to have influence. Your credibility comes from your knowledge, your actions and the trust you build.

You enjoy working with people who know more than you do about certain subjects. In fact, that's exactly what makes leadership interesting to you.

You combine technical depth with commercial awareness and understand that great engineering isn't an end. It should ultimately make life better for customers, colleagues and the business.

You bring the following experience and expertise:

• A Master’s degree (WO) in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience, combined with approximately 15 years of relevant experience, including substantial line-management responsibility, formal management experience is a must.
• Strong conceptual understanding of technology, as well as commercial aspects, combined with good creative skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing senior technical professionals, ideally Principal Engineers, architects or other technical leaders or management teams.
• Strong software engineering and architectural expertise, with practical understanding of modern development practices, distributed systems, integration, automation and cloud technologies.
• Broad technical knowledge across technologies such as .NET, C#, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React or Go, with the ability to challenge and guide architectural and engineering decisions.
• Experience driving technology modernization, reducing technical debt and improving engineering maturity in complex organizations.
• An understanding of AI, data-driven engineering, security principles and how emerging technologies can create business value.
• A credible track record in influencing senior stakeholders (preferably on C-level/board level). The ability to influence senior stakeholders, connect technical strategy with commercial objectives and lead transformation across organizational boundaries.
• Good understanding of the Dutch IT market, as well as a good understanding of the Dutch labor market. 

You will be our ideal candidate when…

• You've worked in a large-scale, technology-driven environment where engineering quality, operational stability and customer experience are equally important.
• Experience in telecommunications or similarly complex, high-volume digital environments would be valuable. However, we are looking for someone who understands we don’t want to be copy-cats, but someone who brings fresh ideas in from other industries (e.g. banking, finance).
• You understand how to introduce engineering standards without creating unnecessary bureaucracy, how to challenge experienced professionals without diminishing their expertise, and how to create change that people genuinely want to be part of.

Above all..

• You believe that technical excellence starts with the passion and creativity of people.

We only accept applications from candidates who already live in the Netherlands, preferably within approximately 30 km of The Hague. 

This role requires you to work from our office in The Hague at least 4 days per week as it is a Managerial and very visible role. 

Even though we have many different colleagues, we look for a few typical Odido traits in every new team member. You need to be able to handle a changing organisation. The world of communications changes every day, and we need to grow along with it. Being naturally curious and interested in the technology we work with and the industry we're in helps enormously.