Director, Core Python Lead | Investment Bank

6 days ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Selby Jennings Full time

Director, Core Python Lead | Investment Bank – London


About the Role:


We are seeking a Director-level Core Python Lead to join a leading investment bank in London. In this role, you will lead a small, high-performing team dedicated to driving the adoption and development of a cutting-edge front-office application platform. You will balance technical leadership, prototyping innovations, and mentoring developers to deliver impactful solutions that meet evolving business needs.


This is a hybrid position, requiring both hands-on contributions and leadership to ensure the platform's growth and success.


Key Accountabilities:


Team Leadership:

  • Lead and mentor a team of developers focused on accelerating platform adoption by front-office users across Markets.
  • Propose and implement solutions to user challenges while empowering users to self-serve through training and guidance.

Platform Development:

  • Develop and support common platform components that address immediate business needs.
  • Prototype and implement technical innovations that can enhance the platform for broader use cases.

Strategic Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the platform infrastructure evolves to meet short- and long-term business objectives.
  • Liaise with business stakeholders to align platform enhancements with operational goals.

Standards and Practices:

  • Establish and enforce development standards and best practices for platform usage.
  • Ensure adherence to these standards by guiding and reviewing contributions from developers.


Qualifications:


  • Python Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Python, including building scalable and performant applications.
  • Web Development Knowledge: Proficiency in modern web development frameworks, particularly React.
  • Containerisation & Orchestration: Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes (expert-level knowledge not required).
  • Data Management: Knowledge of KDB is advantageous but not essential.
  • Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor small teams, balancing strategic direction with hands-on involvement.
  • Problem-Solving Ability: Proven track record of identifying and resolving technical challenges effectively.
  • Financial Markets Knowledge: Familiarity with front-office processes, including trading or risk systems.
  • Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.


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