Software Engineering Lead

Software Engineering Lead (Banking) Central London (Hybrid) Permanent

My FS Client requires an agile and versatile specialist and team manager with extensive hands-on expertise in .Net/C# along with managing a hybrid tech stack involving applications in Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, etc.

Business Area

• The role requires an experienced people manager, and an individual that is comfortable to work in close partnership with a variety of business stakeholders, globally. The head of the team will be expected to be very well versed in, and keep up to date with, a multitude of new technologies.
• The role requires a thorough understanding of development and architecture best practice coupled with a good working knowledge of IT General Controls.
• The position requires understanding of banking products, pricing and risk and the ability to advise on the best technical solutions to facilitate them.

Position Description

• It involves managing the team of 15+ developers covering projects that enable us to launch new products and adapt to regulatory changes quickly.
• Advanced core development languages covering full stack - .Net, .Net Core, C#, Python and SQL
• This role is a key delivery owner for the in EMEA. Working with the Product Owners, it is responsible for delivering sound, well designed and technically advanced solutions to our business users.
• The role is a key escalation point and mentor for the members of the Post-trade Technology Services Development team
• The role requires design and development of new software, integration with vendor systems, organising on-call rota support and following and expanding the established SDLC processes.
• Strong numerical and financial skills with the ability to interpret financial information and able to design and use financial models
• Extensive leadership experience of building successful performing development teams and teams with capability fully to support business stakeholders
• Experience of working in an Agile environment delivering incremental consistent value to users at an agreed and published cadence
• Experience and understanding of a Banking Environment, Product range and associated opportunities and risks
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience managing, end to end, design, definition and delivery of technical solutions in-line with strategic goals
• Ability to handle communications at all levels from across the whole business, including Front Office.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks, DevSecOps and CI/CD

On Offer?

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services