OWT

Strategic technology consulting for digital transformation

Lead Software Engineer

AI Application EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeZürich, SwitzerlandNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in computer science or a related field and at least 7 years of development experience are required, along with proven experience leading Agile teams.
Proficiency in Spring Boot or .NET is required.
Hands-on experience with large language models, prompt engineering, and agent design is required.
Good knowledge of web architectures, REST services, and security best practices, including OWASP, JWT, and authorization management, is required.
Cloud experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP is required.
Solid hands-on experience with Docker and an understanding of Kubernetes fundamentals are required.
Experience with CI/CD and a DevSecOps culture is required.
Fluency in German and English at a minimum C1 level is required.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of software solutions leveraging Claude, Claude Code, and engineering best practices.
Act as the go-to technical contact for clients.
Participate 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 setting up CI/CD pipelines, applying agile methodologies including SCRUM and SAFe, and a DevSecOps culture.
Mentor developers and foster a continuous learning environment.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Angular or React is a plus.
Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is a plus.
French language ability is a plus.

Lead Software Engineer

OWT · Zürich, Switzerland (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-30

Workplace: hybrid

Description

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

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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About the Company

OWT

Strategic technology consulting for digital transformation

OWT is a strategy and technology consulting firm that helps large Swiss enterprises navigate digital transformation across sectors such as Healthcare, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Luxury, Watchmaking, Public Sector, Energy, Hospitality, and Real Estate. Its services combine strategy, technology expertise, and creative innovation delivered by cross-functional teams to design and implement transformation programs, from vision to execution. Compared with peers, OWT benefits from its Swisscom-backed joint venture heritage and a strong local footprint, focusing on collaboration with clients and delivering results through multi-disciplinary capabilities rather than isolated technology or management advice. The company’s goal is to enable Swiss companies and organizations to compete globally, support partner businesses locally, and improve the lives of Swiss citizens by advancing technology adoption and digital maturity.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
Founded: 2009

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