Open Source Technical Lead for Shared Source & Community

This is an initial contract running for 12 months starting years with strong likelihood to extend on a long-term basis (up to max five years) based on the project road maps, with start date by December 2025.

You will join an international team responsible for encouraging innovation and adoption of next technology in Central Bank and take ownership of its Shared Source initiative, focusing on architecture, compliance and governance of the project.

The Technical Lead will be responsible for architecting the technical platform, implementing robust CI/CD pipelines, and establishing secure version control systems.

The role also includes defining governance frameworks and integrating technical processes to ensure compliance with intellectual property and security requirements.

 This is a unique opportunity to design and implement a program from the ground up, blending technical execution with operational excellence.

Responsibilities include:

Architect the Platform:

• Design and implement a secure, scalable, and efficient shared source environment.
• Set up and manage version control systems (e.g., GitLab or GitHub Enterprise).
• Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and high-quality code delivery.
• Integrate software security best practices, including access control, vulnerability scanning, and dependency management.

Define Governance & Process:

• Develop an operational playbook for the shared source program, including clear guidelines on contributions, code reviews, versioning, and release management.
• Implement technical controls to protect intellectual property and align with contribution models (e.g., CLAs).

Cultivate the Community:

• Onboard contributors and provide technical support to ensure active participation.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment by encouraging high-quality contributions.

Bridge the Gap:

• Collaborate with legal teams to translate legal requirements (e.g., licensing and IP) into practical technical processes.
• Ensure the shared source program is compliant while maintaining a developer-friendly environment.

As the premier supplier to our international banking client in Basel, Swisslinx are looking for an experienced Technical Lead passionate about contributing to the Open Source community with strong expertise in managing and implementing open-source solutions.

To be considered for this role, you will possess as many of the following skills as possible:

• Proven experience working within open-source or shared-source projects and environments, managing the implementation of open-source frameworks and systems
• Experience as a Open Source Manager or Community Manager, managing Open Source ecosystems or contributing to Open Source communities
• Knowledge of code-hosting platforms and developer ecosystems like GitLab or GitHub Enterprise.
• Strong background in DevOps and CI/CD automation to ensure efficient and high-quality code maintenance.
• Solid understanding of software security best practices, including access control, vulnerability scanning, and dependency management.
• Knowledge of software licensing, contribution models (e.g., CLAs), and intellectual property considerations in a collaborative coding context.
• Knowledge of Open Source Business Office
• Knowledge Open IP nice to have
• Fluency in English

Please note interviews would be conducted via video call (two stages), however the role is based 100% in Switzerland. Our client offers:

• The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long-term basis
• 50% working from home
• 20 days working remotely from abroad per year
• Modern office in central Basel (50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen

Are you interested to work in an international environment in one of the most important financial companies worldwide? Then apply now! We look forward to receiving your full application before the deadline on Tuesday 28 October.