Engineering Chapter Lead

ABOUT US

Were the worlds leading provider of secure financial messaging services headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value across borders through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale precision pace and trust that this demands and were proud to support the global economy.

Were unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value a reliable safe and secure approach that the community can trust completely. Were always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape without undermining that trust. Five decades on our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently test exhaustively then implement a connected and exciting era our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200 countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12000 banks and financial institutions.

Job Summary

The Chapter Lead will be responsible for leading a team of experts focused on the design development and evolution of SWIFTs interfaces ensuring their seamless integration and optimal performance within the global financial ecosystem. This role combines technical leadership with people management fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

* Lead and manage a chapter of highly skilled engineers and specialists focused on SWIFTs Alliance interface products (e.g. Alliance Access and Alliance WebPlatform).
* Define and champion best practices architectural patterns and development standards for Alliance Interfaces ensuring consistency scalability and security.
* Provide technical guidance mentorship and coaching to chapter members fostering their professional growth and skill development.
* Monitor industry trends emerging technologies and competitive landscapes to proactively identify opportunities and challenges related to SWIFTs interface offerings.
* Contribute to the definition and enforcement of quality standards performance metrics and compliance requirements for Alliance Interfaces.

Job Qualifications

* Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field.
* 10 years of experience in software development with a significant focus on financial messaging enterprise integration or distributed systems.
* 5 years of experience in a technical leadership or management role leading teams of engineers.
* Strong knowledge of financial messaging standards (e.g. ISO 20022 MT messages) and related industry protocols.
* Proven expertise in system architecture design patterns and scalable software development.
* Experience with various programming languages integration technologies (e.g. MQ APIs) and operating systems (e.g. Linux Windows).
* Excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
* Demonstrated ability to drive technical excellence foster innovation and build high-performing teams.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset.

* Experience of SWIFTs Alliance products is desirable.

What we offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals like you with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyones voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

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Dont meet every single requirement At Swift we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team so if you are excited about this role we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1