Engineering Chapter Lead

Swift; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Swift in Belgium seeks a Chapter Lead to steer a team of experts designing and evolving SWIFT Alliance interface products, ensuring seamless integration and high performance in the global financial ecosystem.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, drive architectural standards, and align delivery with security and compliance. Strong background in financial messaging, distributed systems, and leadership required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of software development experience with focus on financial messaging, enterprise integration, or distributed systems.
• 5+ years in a technical leadership or management role, leading teams of engineers.
• Strong knowledge of financial messaging standards (ISO 20022, MT) and related industry protocols.
• Proven expertise in system architecture, design patterns, and scalable software development.
• Experience with various programming languages, integration technologies (e.g., MQ, APIs), and operating systems (Linux, Windows).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical excellence, foster innovation, and build high‑performing teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a results‑oriented mindset.
• Experience of SWIFT's Alliance products is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage a chapter of highly skilled engineers and specialists focused on SWIFT's Alliance interface products (e.g., Alliance Access and Alliance WebPlatform).
• Define and champion best practices, architectural patterns, and development standards for Alliance Interfaces, ensuring consistency, scalability, and security.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching to chapter members, fostering their professional growth and skill development.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to proactively identify opportunities and challenges related to SWIFT's interface offerings.
• Contribute to the definition and enforcement of quality standards, performance metrics, and compliance requirements for Alliance Interfaces.

Connaissances

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Results oriented

Formation

Bachelor/Master in CS/Engineering

Outils

MQ

APIs

Linux

Windows

Alliance products

Description du poste

About Us

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Job Summary

The Chapter Lead will be responsible for leading a team of experts focused on the design, development, and evolution of SWIFT's interfaces, ensuring their seamless integration and optimal performance within the global financial ecosystem. This role combines technical leadership with people management, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a chapter of highly skilled engineers and specialists focused on SWIFT's Alliance interface products (e.g., Alliance Access and Alliance WebPlatform).
• Define and champion best practices, architectural patterns, and development standards for Alliance Interfaces, ensuring consistency, scalability, and security.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching to chapter members, fostering their professional growth and skill development.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to proactively identify opportunities and challenges related to SWIFT's interface offerings.
• Contribute to the definition and enforcement of quality standards, performance metrics, and compliance requirements for Alliance Interfaces.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with a significant focus on financial messaging, enterprise integration, or distributed systems.
• 5+ years of experience in a technical leadership or management role, leading teams of engineers.
• Strong knowledge of financial messaging standards (e.g., ISO 20022, MT messages) and related industry protocols.
• Proven expertise in system architecture, design patterns, and scalable software development.
• Experience with various programming languages, integration technologies (e.g., MQ, APIs), and operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical excellence, foster innovation, and build high‑performing teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a results‑oriented mindset.
• Experience of SWIFT's Alliance products is desirable.

What We Offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

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