Principal/Lead Software Engineer (DevOps)
At a glance
Senior DevOps & Release role at Bentley Systems. Vilnius.
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What you'll do
- Lead a global engineering team building cloud services that can handle heavy use while staying responsive
- Guide the move from legacy, on-premise software toward cloud-native development and empowered teams
- Keep code quality and service uptime on track, while improving how the team delivers software
- Use telemetry and usage data to shape adoption decisions, investment priorities and cost control
- Work with Product Management, UX and leadership to set direction and meet delivery commitments
What you bring
- A computer science or engineering degree, or comparable experience in place of one
- Hands-on background in cloud-native software development, including modernizing legacy on-premise systems
- Experience leading engineering teams spread across different regions
- Strong grounding in DevOps and SRE, multi-cloud design and complex technical problem-solving
Who this fits
This role suits a senior engineering leader who can manage a distributed team while staying close to cloud delivery, reliability and technical decisions. The position is based in Kaunas or Vilnius, with hybrid or office-based work.
From the employer
Location: Kaunas or Vilnius (Hybrid or Office-based)
Position Summary
We are seeking a Lead Developer to lead the evolution of ProjectWise within Bentley Infrastructure Cloud services powered by iTwin. This role is pivotal in driving innovation, ensuring service reliability, and delivering best-in-class solutions in partnership with Product Management and UX teams.You will own end-to-end product delivery—including service uptime (SLA)—and make data-driven decisions based on telemetry and usage insights. The ideal candidate champions agile practices, cloud-native development, and multi-tenant microservices, while fostering an empowered, high-performing team culture.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and Inspire: Manage a global development team to deliver highly available, scalable, and performant cloud services.
- Drive Transformation: Champion the shift to an “Empowered Teams” model and instill a cloud-first mindset across the organization.
- Own Delivery Excellence: Ensure code quality, service uptime, and continuous improvement in engineering processes.
- Strategic Decision-Making: Use data and telemetry to guide product adoption, prioritize investments, and optimize costs.
- Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with Product Management, UX, and leadership to align on strategy and deliver commitments.
- Build Talent: Recruit, coach, and develop top engineering talent to create a world-class development organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience in cloud-native software development, including transforming legacy on-prem solutions.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing globally distributed teams.
- Deep understanding of DevOps/SRE principles, multi-cloud architectures, and complex technical challenges.
- Results-driven, strategic thinker with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- High intellectual curiosity and adaptability to emerging technologies and trends.
- Coaching mindset with a passion for team development and continuous learning.
What we offer
- A great Team and culture – please see our colleague video.
- An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction - watch this short documentary about how we got our start.
- A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.
- A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world. Discover our latest user success stories for an insight into our global impact.
- Training and professional development opportunities (certifications programs, conferences etc.).
- Additional annual leave days and extra paid days for different occasions (marriage, moving day, bereavement leave etc.).
- Health insurance package and accidents insurance 24/7.
- Referral program with bonuses.
- Extra paid day for volunteering in the organization of your choice.
Please note if you are employed full-time, the salary for this position ranges from 5500 EUR gross (before taxes-Lithuania) depending on knowledge and experience.
If you are ready to take your development skills to the next level and be part of a team that is shaping the future of software, we want to hear from you! Apply now and embark on an exciting journey with Bentley!
Please submit resume in English.