Asset Management Full Stack Development Lead (ETF Platform) - Square One Resources

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in London is seeking a Development Lead for their Asset Management Full Stack team. The role involves leading full stack application development, engaging with global stakeholders, and managing production operations. Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in software engineering and a strong grasp of full stack technologies, particularly in investment domains. The position is a contract with competitive daily rates.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3 years in a lead role.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive cross-functional delivery.
• Strong command of full stack development techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead full stack application development and technology solutions.
• Engage with global stakeholders to support portfolio management.
• Own production environment operations and applications.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Team leadership skills

Full stack development

JavaScript (React/Angular)

Node.js or Java/.NET/Python

SQL

AWS architecture and services

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Asset Management Full Stack Development Lead (ETF Platform)

Location: London (4 days on site per week)

Salary/Rate: £650-900 Per Day Inside IR35

Start Date: 29/09/2025

Job Type: Initial 1 Year Contract

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for an experienced Development Lead with a strong engineering background and deep expertise in Asset Management. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can deliver high-impact solutions, guide teams, and engage closely with stakeholders across investment, operations, and technology.

Responsibilities/Objectives

You will be responsible for leading full stack application development, driving technology solutions across global investment teams, and owning the production environment operations and applications to support portfolio management and trading.

• Work across investment technology stacks, engage directly with global stakeholders across investment, operations, products and wider technology teams, and help drive technology solutions that support portfolio management and trading
• Drive full stack application development using modern technologies across cloud- and hybrid architectures
• Own the production environment operations and applications

Required Skills/Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3 years in a lead role
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive cross-functional delivery in a matrix environment
• Strong command of full stack development:
  • JavaScript (React/Angular)
  • Node.js or Java/.NET/Python
  • SQL
• Hands-on experience with AWS architecture and services: Glue, Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, S3, CloudWatch, etc.
• Prior experience working in Asset Management, Investment Banking, or Wealth Management
• Experience with ETF platforms and fund lifecycle processes

Desirable Skills/Experience

Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

• Knowledge of front office platform and workflows: OMS, PMS, and risk engines
• Familiarity with Snowflake, Python, and event-driven architecture
• Exposure to regulatory reporting, ESG data pipelines, or performance attribution systems

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer

Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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