We’re looking for a Lead Engineer for one of our financial clients to drive the design and implementation of a secure, scalable open-source platform, combining hands-on DevOps expertise with governance and compliance know-how to support collaborative code sharing across institutions. The ideal candidate is an expert in managing open-source solutions, with demonstrated experience in their implementation. They are self-motivated, possess a strong willingness to work in an international environment, and excel in stakeholder management, ensuring effective collaboration across teams and contributors.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Architect the Platform:
1. Design and implement a secure, scalable, and efficient shared source environment.
2. Set up and manage version control systems (, GitLab or GitHub Enterprise).
3. Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and high-quality code delivery.
4. Integrate software security best practices, including access control, vulnerability scanning, and dependency management.
Define Governance & Process:
5. Develop an operational playbook for the shared source program, including clear guidelines on contributions, code reviews, versioning, and release management.
6. Implement technical controls to protect intellectual property and align with contribution models (, CLAs).
Cultivate the Community:
7. Onboard contributors and provide technical support to ensure active participation.
8. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment by encouraging high-quality contributions.
Bridge the Gap:
9. Collaborate with legal teams to translate legal requirements (, licensing and IP) into practical technical processes.
10. Ensure the shared source program is compliant while maintaining a developer-friendly environment.
Must haves:
11. Proven experience working within open-source or shared-source projects and environments, managing the implementation of open-source frameworks and systems.
12. Hands-on expertise with code-hosting platforms and developer ecosystems like GitLab or GitHub Enterprise.
13. Strong background in DevOps and CI/CD automation to ensure efficient and high-quality code maintenance.
14. Solid understanding of software security best practices, including access control, vulnerability scanning, and dependency management.
15. Knowledge of software licensing, contribution models (, CLAs), and intellectual property considerations in a collaborative coding context.
Job Title: Lead Engineer / Architect
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Job Type: Contract
TEKsystems, an Allegis Group company. Allegis Group AG, Aeschengraben 20, CH-4051 Basel, Switzerland. Registration No. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.