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, Dev Sec Ops  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