Lead Software Engineer
About this role
OWT is a strategy and technology consulting firm. We partner with Anthropic behind Alpha Factory, 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
- 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
- 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? Check out our page on Linkedin!
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Where is the Lead Software Engineer position at OWT located?
This Lead Software Engineer role at OWT is based in Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Lead Software Engineer role at OWT full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Lead Software Engineer role at OWT.
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When was the Lead Software Engineer job at OWT posted?
This Lead Software Engineer position at OWT was posted on Sep 30, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Lead Software Engineer
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