Lead Pega Software Engineer (LSA)

ABOUT US We’re the world’s 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 we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re 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. We’re 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 fast. In 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 12,000 banks and financial institutions. What to expect: Understand the business solution strategy, operate vision, business imperatives, and capabilities, and how they affect technology imperatives Design and define the specific solution processes, business and functional requirements Work with other architects to explore and define how the proposed capabilities will fit into the overall solution architecture Review deliverables within the scope of the initiatives to meet the business imperatives Manage the integration requirements across different systems in line with the defined tribe integration solution. Develop, test, install and support application systems in line with product requirements. Supervise and coach junior team members the development, the testing, the installation and the support of application systems in line with product requirements. Create, deploy and maintain end-to-end CI/CD pipelines ensuring the development and release of software is as seamless as possible. Apply automation, monitoring and visualization across the architecture. Work hand-in-hand with developers and testers to ensure code deploys and operates to the highest quality standards. Analyze problems, develop and propose solutions to more senior team members. Prepare and study the technical feasibility and estimates of the proposed systems solutions. Develop and maintain technical documentation, prepare and give presentations to other team members, management and customers. Provide timing/scheduling estimates to product owner and propose corrective actions to timelines when necessary. Demonstrate customer centricity by working closely together with the internal customer. Organize efficient handover through high quality documentation and training. Collaborate with other engineers to innovate and implement the components of the design system What will make you successful: University degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent work experience. 11-13 years of IT development experience Must have Pega LSA certification (with design and build) with strong exposure to on-premises implementation. 2 years of at least working as a LSA. High and practical exposure to Pega 24 version and above and features is a must. Good to have a knowledge of Pega upgrade process. Must have thorough knowledge of different areas of Pega PRPC 24 and Constellation knowledge would be a bonus. Solid and thorough knowledge of API integration and authentication/authorization model. Proficient in Java, experience in development of multi-tier applications using JAVA and Tomcat is an asset. Solid understanding of Web technologies including HTML, CSS, AJAX, Web Services, SOAP, REST, Apache Tomcat and Apache HTTP Server. Good to have Oracle and database expertise including SQL and schema administration Strong Pega security exposure and security mindset. Knowledge in DevOps and experience in branching strategies, continuous integration, testing, deployment, and monitoring. In an Agile environment that require a high degree of scalability and reliability Team player, ability to collaborate with teams operating in other time-zones (Europe and APAC) Excellent written and verbal (English) communications, strong interpersonal skills and customer centric attitude. Analytical with very good troubleshooting skills in understanding very complex situations and dependencies. Eager to learn and to stay up to date with the latest technologies 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 everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact accessibility-Sysgroup@swift.com or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy. Don’t 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. Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now. Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country. We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us. Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world. Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment. At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day. Interested in working at Swift, but the role you are looking for is not available yet? Please create an account and register for a Job Alert and we will let you know when new jobs matching your career interests become available.