Software Engineering Team Lead

An exciting aspect of joining a newly created business at this stage is the opportunity to be in from the start and help define the culture.

• We are looking for exceptional talent with excellent communication skills
• Collaboration is key, both internally and with our clients. We believe we do our best work when we are together and working hand in hand with business users
• Curiosity is something we embrace and value highly
• We want people who are positive and passionate, have proven problem solving capabilities, can work quickly to find solutions to complex challenges and unlock big opportunities
• People need to be able to take ownership and be trusted to deliver, going the extra mile when needed
• We want people who are highly motivated and have a high desire to learn

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of software developers, offering technical guidance while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment
• Engage directly with users, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to identify requirements, applying sound judgement to design and deliver pragmatic, effective solutions
• Take on early responsibility for high-quality end-to-end software delivery
• Partner with client teams to deliver products and projects collaboratively
• Challenge current systems and processes to achieve common goals through technical excellence and innovation
• Keep abreast of industry and technology trends that will keep us at the forefront of what is possible

What makes a great candidate

• Excellent programming skills, including an extensive experience in C#/.NET, Java, Rust or Python
• Passion for technology and an appetite to work in a dynamic and integrated team
• An entrepreneurial nature, willing to take ownership and run towards problems and someone who thrives on innovation
• The ability to own all aspects of development projects from start to finish
• A desire to understand and solve business problems, build domain knowledge and increase market understanding
• The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with team members, colleagues and clients alike
• Energy, ambition and grit matter more than prior management experience
• Financial Services experience is a plus, but not essential
• A minimum 2.1 degree obtained in Computer Science, or a related field, from a Russell Group University
• Must have minimum 3As at A-Level or equivalent

Why join us?

• Make an impact from day one: we empower and trust our people to leverage and extend their skill sets
• Gain people management experience whilst remaining technically hands-on on a daily basis
• Work on a wide variety of projects alongside exceptionally talented people, often closely correlated to world events and trends
• Deliver demonstrable business value working hand-in-hand with the customer
• Learn from industry experts on how financial markets and world economies work