Job Description

Lead Software Engineer - FinTech

Location: City of London
Contract Type: Permanent (Hybrid)
Salary: £100-140k + Bonus + Benefits

• Join a pioneering fintech firm revolutionising financial markets analytics

• Lead and manage a talented team of software engineers in London

• Enhance a groundbreaking big data processing runtime, building out its capabilities

• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including an annual bonus, flexible working, and extensive parental leave

Our client, a leading finance-focused big data firm, is seeking a skilled Lead Software Engineer to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing company at the forefront of financial markets analytics, combining the best of tech and finance to solve complex problems.

Position Overview

As the Lead Software Engineer, you will manage and develop a team of software engineers, setting clear goals aligned with business priorities. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing our client's groundbreaking big data processing runtime, building out its capabilities and improving its performance. This position involves creating financial analytics tools and utilities as part of a self-service approach to metrics, collaborating with other teams across engineering and cross-functionally, external stakeholders and design services.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in software engineering with proficiency in Java, C# or C++

• Deep knowledge of low-level computing concepts (such as memory management, process/thread management, and compilers)

• Experience in guiding and nurturing high-achieving teams

• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, dynamic work environment

• A genuine enthusiasm for developing scalable and efficient solutions

• Familiarity with cloud-native development practices

• A background or interest in the financial services sector

Benefits

• Annual discretionary performance bonus

• Hybrid working policy + flexible hours

• Private medical insurance + dental cover

• Extended parental leave (up to 6 months of fully paid maternity leave)

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Enhanced company pension plan

• Plus much more!

Alongside this generous benefits package, you'll be immersed in an innovative, collaborative environment where everybody's contributions are valued. Our client's sustainable workplace culture is built on accountability, ambition, partnership and trust - providing the platform for you to harness your unique experience and achieve your best performance.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in a dynamic fintech setting, please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application!