Lead Software Engineer

Overview
We are seeking our new Lead Software Engineer to join the Axway team.
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be a hands-on technical leader at the principal engineer level, while also mentoring a cross-functional Agile Scrum team.
You will drive the delivery of high-quality, scalable platform features and integrations, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
The role is primarily hands-on with a strong focus on technical execution and delivery, with some people management responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Lead 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, guiding architecture across services, APIs, and data layers.
Promote API design best practices, observability, performance optimization, and secure coding.
Align team efforts with the broader platform strategy and technical roadmap.
Agile Team Management: Act as Scrum Team Lead, facilitating Agile ceremonies and ensuring smooth delivery cycles.
Coach and develop software engineers and SDETs, fostering ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Product Managers, Product Owners, QA, DevOps, and other engineering teams to define and deliver high-impact platform capabilities.
Coordinate with external stakeholders to ensure platform reliability and customer satisfaction.
Quality & Operational Excellence: Champion test automation, CI/CD, and observability practices to ensure high-quality, resilient releases.
Work with SDETs and QA to enforce quality standards, including performance, security, and integration testing.
Monitor key team metrics and drive continuous improvement.
Strategic Contribution: Contribute to technical hiring, onboarding, and team scaling efforts.
Identify process improvements and tooling enhancements to increase efficiency and developer experience.
Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their impact on the platform.
Qualifications
Technical Expertise: 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership or management role.
Proven ability to design and deliver scalable, distributed systems using Java and cloud-native technologies.
Deep understanding of API management and integration patterns.
Technologies & Data: Hands-on experience with Redis (Valkey), MongoDB, and PostgreSQL, including performance tuning and data modeling.
Strong proficiency with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and microservices deployment strategies.
Leadership & Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to lead Agile Scrum teams, facilitate ceremonies, and drive iterative delivery.
People management skills including mentoring, performance reviews, and career development.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Quality & Strategic Thinking: Familiarity with test automation strategies (unit, integration, performance), ability to work with QA to enforce quality standards, and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Ability to balance hands-on development with strategic planning and roadmapping.
Company Overview
Axway is a global technology company enabling digital transformation.
We have a presence in 100 countries, 11,000+ customers, and a global team of over 1,400+.
We strive to empower customers with secure, mission-critical software to manage and deliver impactful business outcomes across digital interactions.
Why Axway?
We believe in the power of collaboration and a culturally rich, globally connected community.
Whether remote or onsite, you'll find camaraderie, collaboration, and leadership support to help you grow, innovate, and succeed.
Axway is an equal opportunity employer (EEO).
Employment details
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Software Development and IT Services
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