Compliance Engineering - Full Stack Software Engineer - Vice President - Birmingham

WeAreTechWomen; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WeAreTechWomen seeks a Vice President in Compliance Engineering for full-stack software development in Birmingham. Join a new team tackling mission-critical software solutions using advanced technologies. Ideal candidates possess extensive Java expertise and strong leadership skills, driving innovation and mentoring junior team members.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs

Professional and personal growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Java development.
• Experience in automated testing and SDLC concepts.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the full software development lifecycle from design to deployment and maintenance.
• Partner globally with sponsors and users to create end-to-end solutions.
• Innovate and incubate new ideas leveraging full-stack technologies.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

APIs

MongoDB

Elastic Search

DMN

BPMN

Kubernetes

Kafka

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Vice President - Compliance Engineering - Full Stack Software Engineer

YOUR IMPACT

Developing mission-critical, high-quality software solutions, using cutting-edge technology, in a dynamic environment

OUR IMPACT

We are Compliance Engineering, a global team of more than 400 engineers and scientists working on complex, mission-critical problems.

We:

• Build and operate platforms and applications to prevent, detect, and mitigate regulatory and reputational risk across the firm.
• Access the latest technology and process vast amounts of structured and unstructured data—processing approximately 1 billion trade records and 5 billion market data records daily.
• Leverage modern frameworks to build responsive, intuitive front-end and Big Data applications.

The firm is investing significantly in upgrading and rebuilding the Compliance application portfolio in 2025 and beyond. As part of this initiative, we are establishing a new Compliance Engineering team in Birmingham. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of this exciting new team and influence its vision. With leadership based in Birmingham and the UK, this role involves collaboration with senior management and strategic planning.

To support these efforts, Compliance Engineering is seeking to fill several full-stack lead roles across different teams.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

As a team member, you will:

• Partner globally with sponsors, users, and engineering colleagues across divisions to create end-to-end solutions.
• Learn from experts and mentor junior team members.
• Leverage full-stack technologies including Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, APIs, MongoDB, Elastic Search, DMN, BPMN, and Kubernetes.
• Utilize data-streaming technologies such as Kafka CDC, Kafka topics, EMS, and Apache Flink.
• Innovate and incubate new ideas.
• Work on a broad range of problems involving large data sets, real-time processing, messaging, workflows, and UI/UX.
• Drive the full software development lifecycle from design to deployment and maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Java development.
• Experience in automated testing and SDLC concepts.
• Strong goal-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with global teams and being a team player.
• Self-motivation with excellent time management and organizational skills.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm providing a wide range of financial services to a diversified client base, including corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Founded in 1869 and headquartered in New York, the firm maintains offices worldwide.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, offering extensive professional and personal growth opportunities, and supporting our employees through various programs and benefits. Learn more at GS.com/careers.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process. More information is available at disability statement.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved.

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.