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Lead Software Engineer

London Stock Exchange

Skills

Required

  • AI
  • Java / Python / C++ / C#
  • CI/CD
  • unit testing framework
  • automation
  • cloud platforms
  • AWS / Azure

Preferred

  • AI-powered analytics
  • modern finance

Join our team as a Lead Software Engineer and help us build robust, enterprise-grade solutions that drive real-world impact. You will have the opportunity to work on complex problems, including AI-powered analytics and modern finance challenges. We value innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning, and encourage our engineers to experiment with new technologies. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential, as you will be collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple regions and timezones. Prior experience in Financial Services or Big Tech is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of robust, enterprise-grade software solutions, focusing on AI-powered analytics and modern finance challenges.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve complex software engineering problems, leveraging emerging technologies.
  • Drive continuous learning and innovation within the team, encouraging experimentation with new technologies and methodologies.

Requirements

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate optimally with cross-functional teams across multiple regions and timezones
  • Curiosity about AI and a strong interest in how emerging technologies can be applied to solve complex software engineering problems
  • Experienced Software Engineers with one of the following technologies – Java, Python, C++ or C#
  • Willingness to learn and work with new technologies across the full stack
  • We place great value on technical excellence and a drive for continuous learning
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering and related field or relevant experience
  • Strong experience with CI/CD, unit testing framework and automation (testing/deployment) in cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure

Preferred

  • Prior Financial Services or Big Tech experience preferred