Software Engineering Development Lead | Post-Trade & Risk Role: Software Engineering Development Lead (Permanent) Compensation: Up to £150,000 + Executive Benefits Package Team Size: 20+ Engineers Direct Reporting: Head of Development & CIO Location: London (Hybrid) The Opportunity We are representing a global financial institution seeking a Software Engineering Development Lead to act as a strategic "Force Multiplier" across their Post-Trade Technology stack. This is a rare hybrid leadership role: you will manage a large-scale engineering cohort (20+) while remaining hands-on with architectural standards and high-level code reviews. This role is specifically designed for a leader who can bridge the gap between technical delivery and business strategy, providing data-driven reporting to the CIO to ensure the team is operating at peak efficiency. Core Responsibilities Executive Liaison: Partner directly with the CIO to provide transparent, data-backed reports on team velocity, system reliability, and delivery milestones. Engineering Excellence: Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of 20+ developers. Identify SDLC bottlenecks and implement strategies to improve team output. Technical Oversight: Lead high-level code reviews and architectural audits across a .NET Core, Python, and SQL Server stack. Domain Integration: Collaborate with Front Office trading desks to deliver technical solutions for Risk and Settlement platforms. Cloud & DevOps: Oversee the continued preparation and migration of the tech stack toward Azure hybrid-cloud technologies. The Ideal Profile Tier-1 Banking Background: Deep experience in a global banking or high-growth financial environment is essential. Large-Scale Management: Proven track record of managing engineering teams of 20+ heads . Functional Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of Risk, Settlements, and Trade life cycle (sitting with the desk is a significant advantage). Data-Driven Mindset: Ability to build reports and use metrics to prove team progress and efficiency gains to the C-suite. Technical Breadth: Strong background in C#/.NET and Python, with the ability to perform deep-dive technical mentorship. Why Apply? Senior Stakeholder Exposure: You aren't just managing developers; you are a key advisor to the CIO. High-Impact Projects: Lead the consolidation of distributed technology landscapes into a unified strategic platform. Competitive Package: A permanent salary of up to £150,000 with a comprehensive bonus and benefits scheme.
11/03/2026
Full time
Software Engineering Development Lead | Post-Trade & Risk Role: Software Engineering Development Lead (Permanent) Compensation: Up to £150,000 + Executive Benefits Package Team Size: 20+ Engineers Direct Reporting: Head of Development & CIO Location: London (Hybrid) The Opportunity We are representing a global financial institution seeking a Software Engineering Development Lead to act as a strategic "Force Multiplier" across their Post-Trade Technology stack. This is a rare hybrid leadership role: you will manage a large-scale engineering cohort (20+) while remaining hands-on with architectural standards and high-level code reviews. This role is specifically designed for a leader who can bridge the gap between technical delivery and business strategy, providing data-driven reporting to the CIO to ensure the team is operating at peak efficiency. Core Responsibilities Executive Liaison: Partner directly with the CIO to provide transparent, data-backed reports on team velocity, system reliability, and delivery milestones. Engineering Excellence: Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of 20+ developers. Identify SDLC bottlenecks and implement strategies to improve team output. Technical Oversight: Lead high-level code reviews and architectural audits across a .NET Core, Python, and SQL Server stack. Domain Integration: Collaborate with Front Office trading desks to deliver technical solutions for Risk and Settlement platforms. Cloud & DevOps: Oversee the continued preparation and migration of the tech stack toward Azure hybrid-cloud technologies. The Ideal Profile Tier-1 Banking Background: Deep experience in a global banking or high-growth financial environment is essential. Large-Scale Management: Proven track record of managing engineering teams of 20+ heads . Functional Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of Risk, Settlements, and Trade life cycle (sitting with the desk is a significant advantage). Data-Driven Mindset: Ability to build reports and use metrics to prove team progress and efficiency gains to the C-suite. Technical Breadth: Strong background in C#/.NET and Python, with the ability to perform deep-dive technical mentorship. Why Apply? Senior Stakeholder Exposure: You aren't just managing developers; you are a key advisor to the CIO. High-Impact Projects: Lead the consolidation of distributed technology landscapes into a unified strategic platform. Competitive Package: A permanent salary of up to £150,000 with a comprehensive bonus and benefits scheme.
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
11/03/2026
Full time
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
