C++ Lead Engineer — AI-Driven FX Platforms

London Stock Exchange; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Stock Exchange is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (C++) to drive engineering strategy for FX products. You will guide design, development, and delivery across cross-functional teams, addressing complex challenges and delivering robust solutions with an AI-first mindset.

You will own workloads, mentor teams, and collaborate with architects to shape roadmaps, Epics, and stories. Strong technical leadership and stakeholder communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Breadth of software engineering experience across lifecycle stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and planning for Epics, breaking them into stories with Product and QA.
• Architect and implement robust, scalable solutions.
• Mentor and guide engineers across the team.
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to align with strategy.
• Deliver high-quality software and tooling on time.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to varied audiences.

Skills

Leadership

Software architecture

Delivery management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

C++

Java

Kafka

Terraform

Helm

REST

WebSocket

SQL

Azure

Kubernetes

Redis

Job description

The London Stock Exchange is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (C++) to drive engineering strategy for FX products. You will guide design, development, and delivery across cross-functional teams, addressing complex challenges and delivering robust solutions with an AI-first mindset.

You will own workloads, mentor teams, and collaborate with architects to shape roadmaps, Epics, and stories. Strong technical leadership and stakeholder communication are essential for success.