Innovation Engineering Lead

Division: GDC Innovation Tribe

Emerging technologies such as cloud-native development, data monetization, and distributed ledger technology (DLT) have the potential to transform our industry. At Euroclear, we aim to harness these innovations and strategic trends to create products, services, and capabilities that address market inefficiencies and reinforce our role as a trusted market infrastructure provider.

The Innovation Tribe within IT serves as the delivery engine for transformative digital capabilities across business lines and entities. We are currently seeking an Innovation Technical Lead to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of innovative technical solutions within Euroclear’s market infrastructure.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and capitalize on new technological opportunities, particularly in data and cloud computing.

• Champion the adoption of emerging technologies and strategic trends to enhance our product and service portfolio.

• Mentor and manage a team of technical professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

• Ensure technical solutions align with business goals and comply with regulatory requirements.

• Oversee the full project lifecycle—from concept through deployment and ongoing maintenance.

• Provide technical leadership and expertise in agile methodologies and modern software development practices.

• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, communicate progress, and ensure successful project outcomes.

• Stay abreast of industry trends and technological advancements to guide strategic decisions.

• Contribute to shaping and executing the Innovation Tribe’s strategic roadmap.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a software engineer.

• Hands-on expertise with .NET technologies.

• Previous experience in a technical leadership role.

• Practical experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.

• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and observability tools.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.

• Strong grasp of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile frameworks.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate technical risks.

• Effective communicator, capable of translating complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

You Are

• A collaborative team player who is approachable and communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Proactive and results-driven, with a strong ability to overcome challenges and drive initiatives forward.

• Curious and quick to learn, with a passion for innovation and adaptability to change.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, able to reprioritize tasks as needed.

• Skilled at managing diverse teams, including internal and external contributors across multiple locations.

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About Us

Why join us

Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system. 

What We Offer:

• Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries. 

• Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment. 

• Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

New ways of working

Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office and also benefit from remote working. 

Great Place to Work for All

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.

About the Team

The Group Digital Capabilities (GDC) division contributes to Euroclear’s competitiveness by delivering reliable and sustainable IT solutions for the financial securities markets. Our teams deliver new IT solutions and improve existing applications for both our internal and external clients. We deploy changes into the production environment in a controlled and structured way that does not compromise production stability and we ensure applicative production support.