Lead Software Engineer

ph3Lead Software Engineer – Data Common Application Platform (DCAP) Tribe, Belgium /h3pWe are looking for a Lead Software Engineer who 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. The role involves defining, driving, and scaling modern engineering practices — including automation and AI‑enabled capabilities — across multiple teams and products. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliOwn and drive technical direction for software delivery and SDLC practices across products and tribes. /liliAct as a technical authority for complex system design, architectural trade‑offs, and long‑term sustainability decisions. /liliLead the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of critical applications and platform components. /liliDefine and evolve CI/CD standards and reusable pipelines, enabling secure, reliable, and scalable delivery across teams. /liliDrive automation‑first approaches across build, test, deployment, monitoring, and operations to reduce manual effort and operational risk. /liliCoach and mentor senior engineers, raising the overall engineering bar and fostering technical excellence. /liliPromote and enable inner‑sourcing and knowledge sharing across teams and locations. /liliDrive alignment with security, compliance, and reliability requirements in partnership with security and operations teams. /liliCollaborate closely with product, architecture, testing, security, and operations stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional and non‑functional requirements. /liliProduce and maintain high‑quality technical documentation and deliver presentations for internal stakeholders and, where relevant, customers. /liliOperate effectively in a global, agile environment spanning multiple time zones. /li /ulh3What Will Make You Successful /h3ulliBachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. /liliDemonstrated ability to operate autonomously with broad accountability and to influence without direct authority. /liliStrong customer and quality mindset, with a focus on delivering measurable business and operational outcomes. /liliExcellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, particularly in complex, distributed environments. /liliStrong communication skills (written and verbal English), with the ability to explain complex technical topics to diverse audiences. /liliProven experience working in large‑scale agile environments across distributed teams. /li /ulh3Technical Skills /h3ulli8+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role, with significant leadership responsibility. /liliExpertise in Java, along with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, and Ansible. /liliDeep experience with container platforms and orchestration (Podman, Docker, OpenShift) and infrastructure automation frameworks. /liliStrong mastery of CI/CD practices and tooling, including Git, GitLab, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus, or equivalent. /liliExperience with infrastructure and pipeline test automation. /liliSolid background in monitoring, logging, and observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar). /li /ulh3Benefits /h3pâ€
¢ Competitive, market‑aligned compensation with structured merit and performance‑based rewards. /ppâ€
¢ Access to a rich ecosystem of learning and development programs to deepen both technical and leadership expertise. /ppâ€
¢ Strong culture of internal mobility and career development, supporting growth at senior and expert levels. /ppâ€
¢ Inclusive and accessible recruitment process with accommodations for accessibility related to vision, hearing, or neurodiversity. /p /p