Software Engineering Development Lead | Post-Trade & Risk
Role: Software Engineering Development Lead (Permanent) Compensation: Up to £130,000 + 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
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Executive Liaison: Partner directly with the CIO to provide transparent, data-backed reports on team velocity, system reliability, and delivery milestones.
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Engineering Excellence: Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of 20+ developers. Identify SDLC bottlenecks and implement strategies to improve team output.
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Technical Oversight: Lead high-level code reviews and architectural audits across a .NET Core, Python, and SQL Server stack.
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Domain Integration: Collaborate with Front-Office trading desks to deliver technical solutions for Risk and Settlement platforms.
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Cloud & DevOps: Oversee the continued preparation and migration of the tech stack toward Azure hybrid-cloud technologies.
The Ideal Profile
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Tier-1 Banking Background: Deep experience in a global banking or high-growth financial environment is essential.
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Large-Scale Management: Proven track record of managing engineering teams of 20+ heads.
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Functional Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of Risk, Settlements, and Trade Life-cycle(sitting with the desk is a significant advantage).
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Data-Driven Mindset: Ability to build reports and use metrics to prove team progress and efficiency gains to the C-suite.
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Technical Breadth: Strong background in C#/.NET and Python, with the ability to perform deep-dive technical mentorship.
Why Apply?
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Senior Stakeholder Exposure: You aren't just managing developers; you are a key advisor to the CIO.
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High-Impact Projects: Lead the consolidation of distributed technology landscapes into a unified strategic platform.
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Competitive Package: A permanent salary of up to £130,000 with a comprehensive bonus and benefits scheme.
