Lead Proximity Developer

Lead proximity Developer
Investment banking

Job Title: Lead, London Proximity Development
Corporate Title: Vice President
Department: Proximity Development
Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead for our London-based Proximity Development team. As a Team Lead, you will manage the team on a day-to-day basis, collaborating with key stakeholders from various departments including the Commodities Market (CM) and IT teams. You will oversee the delivery of business-critical software applications, including pricing tools, risk management systems, and market data solutions.

This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a combination of strong technical expertise, team management, and the ability to interact with business leaders at all levels. You will ensure the successful delivery of projects, working in a fast-paced environment, while promoting a long-term strategy that aligns with the business' goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage a small team of contractors and permanent staff. Provide mentorship and direction while ensuring successful task allocation and delivery of projects.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the main point of contact between business stakeholders and the IT team. Prioritize business requirements and ensure effective communication of progress to senior management.
• Hands-On Development: Contribute to the development of key systems including pricing tools, market data applications, and risk management solutions.
• Agile Methodology: Lead development within an Agile framework, ensuring efficient workflows through Sprints, Kanban, and regular backlog refinements with core stakeholders.
• Solution Delivery: Lead the technical solutioning and implementation of business requirements, ensuring long-term strategic benefits and scalability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams in other locations (including Paris) to ensure processes and projects align with global standards.

Key Requirements:

• Business & Technical Expertise:

  • At least 10 years of experience in IT systems development, with a solid understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and commodities trading.
  • Strong experience with .NET technologies (C#, .NET Core, Entity Framework, WPF) and databases (SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB).
  • Familiarity with Angular, microservices, and tools such as Visual Studio and Bloomberg API.
  • Experience in financial markets, especially in commodities such as energy, metals, and carbon emissions, is preferred.

• Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

  • Proven experience managing development teams, both internal and external.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise with senior management and front-office stakeholders.
  • Ability to lead and drive change, fostering innovation and efficiency within the team.

• Agile & DevOps:

  • Extensive experience working within Agile frameworks and tools (Sprints, Kanban Boards, backlog refinement).
  • Knowledge of DevOps solutions and CI/CD pipelines.

• Regulatory Compliance:

  • Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance requirements, particularly in relation to market conduct and FCA rules.

Working Conditions:

• Hours:
  • Flexibility is required to meet operational and business needs.
  • Standard working hours are from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, with the possibility of early or late shifts.
  • Minimum of 3 days in the office per week, though flexibility may be required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.

If you are a motivated and experienced leader with a strong background in commodities trading systems and software development, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our innovative team and contribute to the success of cutting-edge projects in the financial industry.