Lead Software EngineerOur long-term trusted partner, a leading financial services corporation, is seeking several Lead Software Engineers with product knowledge in one of the following: Savings, Lending, Accounts, or Payments (Faster Payments) coupled with hands-on capabilities in either Java, C#, Python, or React to contribute to the development of their ongoing modernisation program, which will move our client's IT ecosystem into Azure cloud services.Our client is offering a basic salary between £90,000 to £100,000 circa (DOE) + 25% bonus with additional exceptional benefits to be based in Chatham or Wolverhampton twice weekly.This is an exciting and challenging position, but please only apply if you have Banking systems experience in Savings, Lending, Accounts, or Payments (Faster Payments). This product experience is crucial, as is proven leadership capabilities overseeing small teams of engineers within an agile environment.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: Leverage modern technologies to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-native solutions.Hands-On Coding: Actively contribute to the codebase by developing and reviewing critical components of software applications using technologies like Java, Python, or C# for backend systems and modern front-end frameworks for user interfaces (React, Angular).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 identify and resolve performance bottlenecks proactively.Technical Leadership in Payments: Bring domain expertise in the Payments space, including Faster Payments, BACS, CHAPS, and Open Banking, ensuring solutions adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements.Code and System Optimisation: Proactively analyze and optimize existing systems for improved performance, scalability, and maintainability.Core skill set for this position:Strong experience building and scaling Savings, Lending, Accounts, or Payments (Faster Payments) applications with a focus on security compliance and performance is a must.Strong experience working within the financial services industry, preferably in retail banking, digital banking, or investment banking, is a must.Strong experience coding in Java, C#, Python, or React is a must.Proven experience leading a team of cross-functional engineers, providing coaching and mentoring while being hands-on is a must.Strong technical skills and expertise in relevant technologies, such as cloud computing (Azure) microservices architecture, APIs, and data management is a must have.Certifications in Payment Systems (e.g., BACS, Faster Payments, CHAPS, card payments) would be desireable.Benefits: 90,000 circa / 25% bonus / 28 days holiday / Holiday Purchase Scheme / Occasional travel / Health Insurance / 13% pension / plus much more.Lead Software Engineer