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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** SWIFT - **Location:** Terhulpen, Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, Cisco Nexus Switches, OpenShift, Ansible, Prometheus, Data Logging, Grafana, Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Docker, Elk Stack, Jenkins - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2833816755-lead-software-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. * Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously with broad accountability and to influence without direct authority. * Strong customer and quality mindset, with a focus on delivering measurable business and operational outcomes. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in complex, distributed environments. * Strong communication skills (written and verbal English), with the ability to explain complex technical topics to diverse audiences. * Proven experience working in large-scale agile environments across distributed teams. Technical Skills * 8+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role, with significant leadership responsibility. * Expertise in Java, along with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, and Ansible. * Deep experience with container platforms and orchestration (Podman, Docker, OpenShift) and infrastructure automation frameworks. * Strong mastery of CI/CD practices and tooling, including Git, GitLab, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus, or equivalent. * Experience with infrastructure and pipeline test automation. * Solid background in monitoring, logging, and observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar). ## Description * Own and drive technical direction for software delivery and SDLC practices across products and tribes. * Act as a technical authority for complex system design, architectural trade-offs, and long-term sustainability decisions. * Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of critical applications and platform components. * Define and evolve CI/CD standards and reusable pipelines, enabling secure, reliable, and scalable delivery across teams. * Drive automation-first approaches across build, test, deployment, monitoring, and operations to reduce manual effort and operational risk. * Coach and mentor senior engineers, raising the overall engineering bar and fostering technical excellence. * Promote and enable inner-sourcing and knowledge sharing across teams and locations. * Drive alignment with security, compliance, and reliability requirements in partnership with security and operations teams. * Collaborate closely with product, architecture, testing, security, and operations stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements. * Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation and deliver presentations for internal stakeholders and, where relevant, customers. * Operate effectively in a global, agile environment spanning multiple time zones. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development)