Lead Software Engineer

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.

Technical Leadership

• Lead the design, development, and deliveryof complex platform features and integrations using Java, Kubernetes, and modern cloud-native technologies.
  • Serve as the technical authorityfor 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 observabilitypractices 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 improvementsand 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 experiencein 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, andPostgreSQL, 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 developmentwith 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 leaderin our space, empowering our customers with secure, mission-critical softwareto 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:https://www.axway.com/en.

Ready to shape the future? Let's get started—because at Axway, together, we can. Together, we will.

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