Lead Engineer

Our long-term trusted partner, a leading financial services corporation, is hiring several Lead Engineers to provide hands-on technical leadership as they continue to move into a digital landscape. The chosen candidate must have experience working within retail/digital banking with exposure to savings/lending products and experience using Java/C#/Python, React, and Azure Cloud Services. Our client is offering a basic salary between £90,000 to £100,000 DOE + 25% bonus with additional exceptional benefits to be based in London two times per week.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and implementation of a modern cloud foundation and data platform that is robust, scalable, fully automated, secure, and can support the growth of the business.
• Build Scalable Architectures: Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-native solutions, leveraging modern technologies.
• API Development and Integration: Design and build secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring seamless integration with core banking systems (e.g., Mambu) and external services like Open Banking platforms.
• Data Engineering and Analytics: Work closely with data teams to define robust data pipelines and scalable cloud-based data platforms using tools like Apache Kafka, Snowflake, or Databricks.
• Monitoring and Performance Tuning: Implement advanced monitoring and observability solutions using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog to proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Code and System Optimisation: Proactively analyse and optimise existing systems for improved performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Core skill set for this position:

• Strong experience building and scaling Lending or Savings platforms, with a focus on security compliance and performance, is a must.
• Strong experience working within the financial services industry, preferably retail banking, digital banking, or investment banking industry, is a must-have.
• Strong experience coding in any of the following languages: Java, C#, Python, and React is a must-have.
• Proven experience leading a team of cross functional engineers, providing coaching and mentoring whilst being hands-on is a must-have.
• Strong technical skills and expertise in relevant technologies, such as cloud computing (Azure), microservices architecture, APIs, and data management.
• Certifications in Cloud Computing (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or Azure Solutions Architect) – Essential.

Benefits:

• 25% bonus
• 28 days holiday
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Occasional travel
• Health Insurance
• 13% pension
• Plus much more.

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