Full-stack Technical Lead – Equities

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious multi-strategy fund in London is seeking an experienced Full-stack Technical Lead to oversee end-to-end development. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of software development experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. This hands-on role requires excellent leadership skills to manage both backend and frontend UI for a greenfield initiative, driving innovation in a strong tech culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles.
• Ability to lead a team and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop interfaces for OMS/EMS software.
• Ensure scalability and performance of the applications.
• Drive innovation and influence company direction.

Skills

Software development experience

Technical leadership

Backend and frontend development

User interaction/experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cloud platforms (GCP preferred)

Job description

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Full-stack Technical Lead – Equities, London

Client:

Oxford Knight

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Summary:

One of the world’s most prestigious multi-strategy funds is looking for an experienced software developer to join as a Senior Technical Lead, responsible for end-to-end development and maintenance.

A global, yet very hands-on Tech Lead position, the successful candidate will cover both backend and frontend UI aspects for this greenfield initiative. You’ll architect, design and develop interfaces for the OMS/EMS software, ensuring seamless user interaction/experience, as well as scalability and performance.

Fantastic team leadership skills are crucial to be successful in this role, as is the ability to work independently with autonomy and project ownership.

This role offers the opportunity to build industry-leading technology, drive innovation, and influence the company’s direction. It’s a great place to work with a strong tech culture and rewarding work environment.

Skills and Experience Required:

• 5+ years’ hands-on software development experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles, theories, and concepts

Desirable Experience (not essential but highly valued):

• Financial experience, especially within equity trading OMS/EMS
• Experience with data-intensive technologies, Big Data, and cloud platforms (GCP preferred)
• Experience with greenfield, high-impact projects
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

Note: Due to high application volume, we review all applications but may not respond to unsuccessful candidates.