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# Senior Software Development Manager

- **Company:** Ormco
- **Location:** Mechelen, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €96,300.0 - €158,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software Suite, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Apache Spark, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1b0e1762d0b96d00

## About the Role

A Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
Preferred: PhD in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
5+ years of engineering experience in developing software solutions.
5+ years leading software teams, including teams of 10+ engineers
Experience with at least one programming language (Java or JS preferred)
Experience in development of complex cloud applications
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
Ability to multi-task effectively across multiple products and projects
Adaptability and commitment to continuous learning
Fluent written and oral English (C1+)

## Description

Ormco is seeking a passionate and experienced Software Development Manager to join our dynamic Spark R&D team. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Spark digital orthodontic software suite.
In this highly visible role, you'll leverage your expertise in agile processes, software development , and people management to:
Manage a team and help to prioritize, build, and ship doctor-facing web applications.
As a member of the product leadership, participate in making of the roadmap that reflects priorities in the different areas
Provide technical guidance to the team
Own the team development process, ensure it adheres to agile development standards
Work on problem solving with your team, advocate for engineering-specific roadmap items
Work with product team, UX team, architecture team, and other parties to discover the best solutions for the product., Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.


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