Lead Software Developer

Senior Software Developer | £85,000 | London | Financial Services

Overview:
A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Software Developer to drive the design, development, and delivery of critical technology solutions across its operations. This high-impact role sits at the heart of business transformation, focused on building scalable systems to support reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with strong business acumen, driving the development of innovative solutions to support complex, enterprise-scale systems.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of enterprise applications and reporting systems
• Develop tools for dashboards, analytics, and operational monitoring
• Build and maintain APIs, data pipelines, and automation for business processes
• Implement scalable solutions to improve operational efficiency and data quality
• Enhance and integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platforms where required
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions
• Define design patterns, development standards, and quality controls
• Lead and mentor developers, managing performance and growth
• Contribute to technology strategy, promoting innovation and best practices

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years in software development within financial services or other complex enterprise environments is a must have
• Skilled in C#, .NET Core, Angular (v17+), SQL Server, Azure, microservices, and Power BI
• Experience in unit testing, test automation, and Agile delivery
• Knowledge of compliance, regulatory reporting, and enterprise operational processes
• Proven experience delivering complex software solutions
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Bonus: Python, Azure Data Factory/Databricks, data analysis, and COTS platforms

Package:

• £85,000
• 15% non-contributory pension
• Hybrid working (3 days per week)
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, and wellbeing support

Senior Software Developer | £85,000 | London | Financial Services