Lead Software Engineer

Job Title : Engineering Lead Location : Hybrid Type : Full-Time About the Company : We are partnering with a leading financial services firm specialising in algorithmic trading strategies. This company leverages cutting-edge technology and quantitative analysis to drive innovation and deliver superior returns to its clients. With a focus on both short-term and long-term technology projects, they are looking for a skilled Engineering Lead to take their platform and team to the next level. Role Overview : As the Engineering Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving technology initiatives, leading a team of engineers, and ensuring the continuous improvement of a high-performance trading platform. This is a hands-on leadership position, combining technical expertise, project management, and team mentoring, with a strong alignment to business goals. You will work closely with business units and senior management, while also actively participating in recruiting top engineering talent. Key Responsibilities : Project Ownership : Lead the full lifecycle of technology projects, ensuring successful delivery. Technical Leadership : Remain hands-on with coding, setting technical direction, and maintaining high standards. Team Management : Mentor and coach engineers, supporting their career growth and technical challenges. Strategic Focus : Balance the team’s focus between immediate deliverables and long-term initiatives. Platform Oversight : Oversee day-to-day platform operations, ensuring reliability and performance. Business Collaboration : Align technology projects with business objectives, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. Recruitment : Actively participate in recruiting to build a high-performing engineering team. Communication : Provide clear updates on project progress and platform status to all stakeholders. Requirements : Experience : Minimum of 10 years in engineering roles, with at least 3 years in leadership. Technical Skills : Strong expertise in Python, software development, and architecture. Finance Background : Experience in the financial sector, especially in crypto trading, is a significant advantage. Project & Platform Management : Proven ability to manage complex projects and oversee platform operations. Communication : Ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic engineering team within an innovative, fast-paced environment. Understanding Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.