# Lead Software Engineer

> OWT · Zürich, Switzerland (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-30

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

[OWT](https://www.owt.swiss/en/) is a strategy and technology consulting firm. We partner with [Anthropic behind Alpha Factory,](https://www.owt.swiss/en/news/owt-and-anthropic-form-collaboration/) Switzerland's first centre of excellence for human-centered AI adoption.  

We are strengthening our team of experts and looking for a passionate Lead Software Engineer to drive transformation across leading Swiss organizations, based in our Zurich office.

### **Your mission**

-   Lead the design and delivery of software solutions leveraging Claude, Claude Code and engineering best practices
-   Act as the go-to technical contact for our clients
-   Take part in the entire project lifecycle: from requirements analysis to production, including design, development, quality assurance and operational support
-   Contribute to defining the technical architecture and set up CI/CD pipelines, applying agile methodologies (SCRUM, SAFe) and a DevSecOps culture
-   Mentor developers and foster a continuous learning environment

## Requirements

-   Degree in computer science or a related field, with at least 7 years of development experience and proven experience leading Agile teams
-   Proficiency in Spring Boot or .NET; Angular/React is a plus
-   Hands-on experience with LLMs, prompt engineering and agent design; RAG is a plus
-   Good knowledge of web architectures, REST services and security best practices (OWASP, JWT, authorization management)
-   Cloud experience (Azure, AWS or GCP)
-   Solid hands-on experience with Docker; understanding of Kubernetes fundamentals
-   Experience with CI/CD and DevSecOps culture
-   Fluency in German and English (minimum C1); French is a plus

## Benefits

-   A dynamic, collaborative culture with a strong client focus, working with prestigious Swiss organizations on diverse and cutting-edge technology projects
-   A growth-oriented environment with a clear career path and fast progression opportunities
-   A modern work model combining office presence, home office, and client-site collaboration
-   A competitive salary and a healthy work-life balance
-   A team of experts always ready to share knowledge, backed by a proven mentoring model to support your personal and professional development.

_**Ready to make a real impact on how Switzerland adopts AI?**_ Join our team of experts in a company where technology, innovation, and collaboration drive everything we do.  

Interested in learning more about [OWT](https://www.owt.swiss/en/about-us/)? Check out our page on [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-web-technology_3/)!

## Apply

[Apply at OWT](https://apply.workable.com/owt-swiss/j/8A9C9ACBAA/apply)

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