Principal Software Engineer

Swift Software; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career development programs

Competitive compensation

Diverse and inclusive work culture

Résumé du poste

A leading financial messaging provider in Brussels is seeking a Principal Software Engineer. This role involves technical leadership and strategic ownership of software delivery and platform engineering. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, primarily focusing on Java and CI/CD practices, alongside strong knowledge of automation and orchestration tools. The position offers opportunities for career development and a collaborative international work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering or DevOps roles.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously with accountability.
• Strong analytical skills in complex systems.

Responsabilités

• Lead software delivery and platform engineering.
• Define CI/CD standards and drive automation initiatives.
• Mentor senior engineers and foster technical excellence.

Connaissances

Java

Python

Bash

Ansible

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Container orchestration (Docker, OpenShift)

Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Outils

GitLab

Maven

Jenkins

Description du poste

Principal Software Engineer page is loaded## Principal Software Engineerlocations: Brussels area, Belgiumtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-15726We’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.# **About the Role**We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Data and Common Application Platform (D&CAP) Tribe, supporting and shaping the Product organization.Based in Belgium, you will operate as a technical leader with portfolio‐level impact, combining deep hands‐on expertise with strategic ownership of software delivery, platform engineering, and SDLC evolution. You will play a key role in defining, driving, and scaling modern engineering practices — including automation and AI‐enabled capabilities — across multiple teams and products.This role goes beyond delivery within a single team. You will act as a technical authority, influencing architecture, engineering standards, and delivery practices across the portfolio and contributing to broader tribe‐level initiatives.You will work in a highly collaborative, international environment, partnering with engineers, architects, product managers, security, and operations across Europe and APAC.# **Key Responsibilities****Technical Leadership & Strategy*** 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.* Balance short‐term delivery needs with long‐term platform and operational excellence.**Software Delivery & Platform Engineering*** 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.**Cross‐Team Impact & Enablement*** 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.**Collaboration & Communication*** 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.# **What Will Make You Successful****Professional Skills*** 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).# **What We Offer*** Join a company that underpins the world’s financial system, connecting over 11,500 institutions across 200+ countries.* Work on mission‐critical platforms with global scale, security, and reliability requirements.* Strong culture of internal mobility and career development, supporting growth at senior and expert levels.* Access to a rich ecosystem of learning and development programs to deepen both technical and leadership expertise.* Competitive, market‐aligned compensation with structured merit and performance‐based rewards.* Be part of an organization shaping the future of secure, instant, frictionless cross‐border transactions through advanced platforms, APIs, and data‐driven services.**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.**We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact* *[e-mail]* *or indicate this in your application.**Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity).**All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.*Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now.Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country.We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us.Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world.Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment.At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact