Lead Software Engineer

6 days ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Understanding Recruitment Full time

Job Title: Engineering Lead

Location: Hybrid

Type: Full-Time

Salary: Up to £200k + Big Bonus Potential


About the Company:

We are partnering with a leading financial services firm specialising in algorithmic trading strategies. This company leverages cutting-edge technology and quantitative analysis to drive innovation and deliver superior returns to its clients. With a focus on both short-term and long-term technology projects, they are looking for a skilled Engineering Lead to take their platform and team to the next level.


Role Overview:

As the Engineering Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving technology initiatives, leading a team of engineers, and ensuring the continuous improvement of a high-performance trading platform. This is a hands-on leadership position, combining technical expertise, project management, and team mentoring, with a strong alignment to business goals. You will work closely with business units and senior management, while also actively participating in recruiting top engineering talent.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Ownership: Lead the full lifecycle of technology projects, ensuring successful delivery.
  • Technical Leadership: Remain hands-on with coding, setting technical direction, and maintaining high standards.
  • Team Management: Mentor and coach engineers, supporting their career growth and technical challenges.
  • Strategic Focus: Balance the team’s focus between immediate deliverables and long-term initiatives.
  • Platform Oversight: Oversee day-to-day platform operations, ensuring reliability and performance.
  • Business Collaboration: Align technology projects with business objectives, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Recruitment: Actively participate in recruiting to build a high-performing engineering team.
  • Communication: Provide clear updates on project progress and platform status to all stakeholders.


Requirements:

  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years in engineering roles, with at least 3 years in leadership.
  • Technical Skills: Strong expertise in Python, software development, and architecture.
  • Finance Background: Experience in the financial sector, especially in crypto trading, is a significant advantage.
  • Project & Platform Management: Proven ability to manage complex projects and oversee platform operations.
  • Communication: Ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.


This is a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic engineering team within an innovative, fast-paced environment.


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