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. Role Summary We are looking for a Lead Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain high‑quality software solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams while contributing to scalable and reliable systems. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable and reliable software solutions Contribute to system architecture, design reviews, and technical decision‑making Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code following best practices Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the stack Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross‑functional teams across multiple geographic locations Support CI/CD pipelines, automation, and operational excellence Ensure solutions meet security, performance, and compliance requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline 10+ years of experience in software development with one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python) on Unix/Linux platforms Solid understanding of software design principles, data structures, and algorithms Experience with APIs, microservices, and distributed systems Experience with AWS cloud platform and containerization technologies Experience with version control systems and Agile development practices Strong problem‑solving and communication skills Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical initiatives Knowledge of security best practices and secure coding standards Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD tools, and infrastructure automation Expectations at Lead Developer Level Demonstrates technical ownership and accountability Proactively identifies and addresses technical risks Contributes to continuous improvement and engineering standards Acts as a role model for engineering best practices The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position in Virginia is $121,564.00 USD Annual MINIMUM to $225,762.00 USD Annual MAXIMUM. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employee’s contingent on personal and company performance. Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k. 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.

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