Job Description
You could be joining a global commodities trading firm.
As a Lead Software Developer you will head up a small, multi-disciplinary team of Java and C# .Net developers working on key enhancements and new features to the core trading platform with a focus on real-time risk management and pricing systems. You'll oversee the team with a focus on delivery and quality; you'll define and implement development guidelines and best practice, providing technical leadership and expertise via code reviews and mentoring. You'll remain hands-on with architecture, design and the code; working across the full development lifecycle you'll liaise with the business / front office traders to understand requirements and present technical solutions and proposals for new technology / budget to senior stakeholders.
There's a remote interview process and the option to work from home 2 days a week going forward; the rest of the week you'll join colleagues in City based offices with all the latest kit and a great team environment.
Requirements:
*You have a strong software development background with Java and ideally have also used C# .Net stack; you'll need to be happy to use both going forward
*You have technical leadership and mentoring experience
*You have experience working with similar finance / trading technology
*You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as Object Orientated Programming, Data Structures, Design Patterns
*You have a good knowledge of modern development practices and processes including CI/CD, messaging systems, containerised / Cloud environments
*You're collaborative and pragmatic, able to manage senior stakeholders and suppliers
As a Lead Software Developer / Engineer you will earn a competitive salary (to £125k) plus significant bonus and benefits package.
Apply now or call to find out more about this Lead Software Developer / Engineer opportunity.
