Lead Software Engineer (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
- Lead a team consisting of AI-native software engineering specialists and test automation engineers
- Define and drive the strategy for AI-driven software development across the company, setting engineering standards, maturity targets and adoption roadmaps
- Lead the people transformation - evolving developer roles, team structures, processes and ways of working to unlock the full potential of AI-augmented software engineering
- Establish governance and quality frameworks for AI-assisted development, including security, compliance, and code review practices
- Design and deliver the change management program to build capability and accelerate adoption across engineering teams in Switzerland, Spain, Poland and India
- Measure and communicate transformation impact through productivity metrics, delivery speed improvements, and engineering maturity assessments
Profile
- Working experience in the financial industry
- Very good knowledge of DevSecOps practices
- Very good knowledge in driving large-scale engineering or organisational transformations
- Very good knowledge in modern SDLC practices including CI/CD, automated testing, DevOps and SAFe principles
- Solid experience in training LLM / creating markdown artifacts
- Solid experience in claude code
- Solid experience in developing or orchestrating AI agents
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in German is advantageous
Benefits
- Option for a long-term contract with the goal of internalization in one of the leading Swiss financial companies
About Hays
IT is and always has been our core business that laid the foundation for Hays' success. We are the biggest privately owned IT recruitment agency in Germany and offer the best jobs for every career level – whether you are interested in vacancies in agile SMEs or international DAX groups. Hays masters the entire IT job spectrum, from support to software architecture or digitalisation – thanks to our broad portfolio, we have something for everyone. In the last decades, we were able to support numerous IT experts with choosing the right path for a successful career, positioning ourselves as their lifelong partner. Our highly specialised consultants can cater to your every wish and expectation and will prepare you for interviews and contract negotiations. Give it a try and learn what the market has to offer – our services are free of charge, non-binding and discreet! We look forward to hearing from you.
Staffing process for freelance specialists
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
- Contract with Hays
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We carry out a detailed analysis of your technical qualifications on the basis of your CV, your application documents and your profile.
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