Lead Software Engineer

Overview
We are seeking our new
Lead Software Engineer
to join the Axway team
As a
Lead Software Engineer
, you will play a dual role: acting as ahands-on technical leader at the principal engineer level, while alsomanaging and mentoring a cross-functional Agile Scrum team.
You will be responsible for driving the delivery of high-quality, scalable platform features and integrations, while fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
While the role includes some people management, it is primarily a hands-on engineering position with a strong focus on technical execution and delivery.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Lead the
design, development, and delivery
of complex platform features and integrations using Java, Kubernetes, and modern cloud-native technologies.
Serve as the
technical authority
for the team, making architectural decisions and guiding implementation across services, APIs, and data layers.
Drive adoption of best practices in
API design, observability, performance optimization
, and
secure coding
.
Collaborate with architects and principal engineers to align team efforts with broader platform strategy and technical roadmap.
Agile Team Management
Act as
Scrum Team Lead
, facilitating Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and ensuring smooth delivery cycles.
Manage a team of software engineers and SDETs, providing
coaching, feedback, and career development support
.
Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture focused on
ownership, accountability, and continuous learning
.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, QA, DevOps, and other engineering teams to define and deliver high-impact platform capabilities.
Coordinate with external stakeholders (e.g., support, customer success, professional services) to ensure platform reliability and customer satisfaction.
Quality & Operational Excellence
Champion
test automation, CI/CD, and observability
practices to ensure high-quality, resilient releases.
Partner with SDETs and QA to define and enforce quality standards, including performance, security, and integration testing.
Monitor and improve team KPIs such as velocity, defect rates, and deployment frequency.
Strategic Contribution
Contribute to
technical hiring
, onboarding, and team scaling efforts.
Identify and drive
process improvements
and tooling enhancements to increase team efficiency and developer experience.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the platform.
Qualifications
Technical Expertise
8+ years of experience
in software engineering, with at least
2+ years in a technical leadership or management role
.
Proven track record of
designing and delivering scalable, distributed systems
using
Java
and cloud-native technologies.
Deep understanding of
API management
and integration patterns.
Hands-on experience with
Valkey (or Redis)
,
MongoDB
, and
PostgreSQL
, including performance tuning and data modeling.
Strong proficiency in
Kubernetes
, container orchestration, and microservices deployment strategies.
Leadership & Collaboration
Demonstrated ability to
lead Agile Scrum teams
, facilitate ceremonies, and drive iterative delivery.
Strong people management skills, including
mentoring, performance reviews, and career development
.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams toward shared goals.
Experience in
technical hiring
, team scaling, and building inclusive engineering cultures.
Quality & Operational Excellence
Familiarity with
test automation strategies
, including unit, integration, and performance testing.
Experience working closely with SDETs and QA to enforce quality standards and drive continuous improvement.
Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making and process optimization.
Strategic Thinking
Ability to balance
hands-on development
with strategic planning and team leadership.
Passion for staying current with emerging technologies and evaluating their relevance to platform evolution.
Experience contributing to
technical roadmaps
, architectural reviews, and long-term product planning.
Company Overview
At Axway, we're more than a company—we're a pioneer.
For 25 years, we've been empowering organizations to achieve digital transformation and unlock innovation.
With a presence in 100 countries, 11,000+ customers, and a global team of over 1,400+ passionate professionals, Axway is driving the future of enterprise integration.
We're on a mission to
be the leader
in our space, empowering our customers with
secure, mission-critical software
to manage and deliver impactful business outcomes from all their
digital business interactions
.
Why Axway?
We believe in the power of togetherness.
When you're part of Axway, you're part of a culturally rich and globally connected community that thrives on exchanging ideas and tackling challenges head-on.
Whether working remotely or onsite, you'll find camaraderie, collaboration, and the support of leadership to inspire you daily.
Here, you'll grow, innovate, and succeed because we're better together.
Each step forward in your personal journey is one we take as a team.
Join us, and let's accomplish extraordinary things together.
Axway is a proud member of 74Software.
Learn more about how Axway is transforming the future:.
Ready to shape the future?
Let's get started—because at Axway, together, we can.
Together, we will.
Axway is an AA and EEO employer
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