Do you thrive in an environment where you can take full ownership of projects, think beyond just coding, and contribute to high-impact solutions? Are you eager to work with a team that values curiosity, technical excellence, and a no-nonsense approach to problem-solving? If so, you might be the perfect fit for we are!
Who we are
we are is an experienced and dynamic software engineering company based in Ghent. We craft custom software solutions for SMEs and startups across various industries. Our work spans from developing Word add-ins that leverage NLP and RAG for contract writing to designing software that enhances festival experiences by reading data from hardware devices in real-time.
We move fast, communicate openly, and always aim for the best possible solutions. We don’t just want to be another software consultancy; we strive to be different by focusing on high-quality engineering, transparency, and results-driven work.
To support our growth and help our clients succeed, we are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our team.
What you can expect on a typical day:
As a Software Engineer at we are, you’ll be involved in projects from start to finish. Your responsibilities will include:
- Full ownership of projects, from concept to delivery, ensuring they meet the client’s goals and are completed on time.
- Evaluating technical solutions, analyzing risks and trade-offs, and helping clients make informed decisions.
- Communicating effectively—both internally with the team and externally with clients—to keep everyone aligned (and occasionally demystifying tech lingo in a friendly way).
- Implementing high-quality solutions using agile methodologies, with just the right mix of coding and creativity.
- Ensuring long-term success by maintaining and optimizing delivered software to keep it running at peak performance.
We don’t believe in unnecessary overhead—just clear, focused work that leads to the best possible outcome.
Who you are
We want you to:
- Bring your authentic self.
- Be eager to learn and share knowledge with others.
- Communicate your ideas clearly and be open to (give and receive) constructive feedback.
- Take initiative and be able to work independently.
- Be fluent in Dutch and English.
- Align with our mission: delivering high-quality solutions with a no-nonsense approach while staying committed to our clients’ success.
What we’re looking for
If you’ve read this far and feel like this is the kind of place where you’d thrive, here are a few more things we’re looking for:
- At least 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar role.
- Strong analytical skills—you can break down complex problems and explain solutions to technical and non-technical people.
- Hands-on experience with web and/or mobile development, including APIs, backends, frontends, OAuth, and JWT.
- Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.
- A passion for writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- The ability to work with multiple programming languages.
- Awareness of privacy- and security- by design.
- Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps principles.
- Ability to adapt quickly and learn new technologies when needed.
- Comfort working with external APIs and spitting through documentation.
- A pragmatic mindset—you focus on what works best, not on unnecessary complexity. We don’t like to shoot mosquito’s using bazooka’s.
What’s in it for you?
At we are, we provide an environment where you can:
- Work flexibly and autonomously.
- Grow across multiple disciplines, from full-stack development to DevOps.
- Actively collaborate with other engineers and clients.
- Take ownership of your work and make a real impact.
- Be part of a rapidly growing company with exciting opportunities ahead.
And of course, we offer:
- A competitive salary.
- Extralegal benefits, including hospital insurance, meal vouchers and a pension plan.
- A mobility budget (or a company car).
- A laptop and smartphone.
- A fantastic, motivated team where you’ll quickly feel at home!
Interested?
If this sounds like your vibe, why haven’t you contact us yet? Hurry up, send us a message at hr@we-are.be, we look forward to having a chat!
