Lead Engineer

Talan Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Greater London is seeking a senior hands-on software engineer to play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise-grade platforms. You will work on Risk technology, ensuring solutions are robust and scalable. Candidates should have strong skills in C#, Java, and .NET, along with experience in CI/CD and automation. This role requires a proactive approach to engineering excellence and mentoring of junior engineers. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth are available.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C#, Java, and .NET technologies.
• Proficient in scripting and automation using tools like PowerShell and Python.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and source control tools.

Responsibilities

• Contribute directly to architecture and development of Risk systems.
• Take ownership of the SDLC and ensure code quality.
• Promote engineering excellence through best practices.

Skills

C#

Java

PowerShell

Python

Groovy

Shell scripting

Jenkins

TeamCity

Git

Nexus

WCF

gRPC

SignalR

RabbitMQ

Job description

We are looking for a senior hands-on software engineer within Risk technology, playing a key role in designing, building, and delivering robust, enterprise-grade platforms. This position combines deep technical contribution with engineering leadership, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and production-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute directly to the architecture, development, testing, and deployment of Risk systems and data platforms.
• Take ownership of the SDLC, delivering clean, secure, and maintainable code aligned to engineering standards.
• Promote engineering excellence through structured code reviews, performance optimisation, refactoring, and best practice adoption.
• Drive automation across build, testing, deployment, and environment management processes to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership across architecture, tooling, and development standards, mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Design and enhance CI/CD pipelines to enable secure, stable, and repeatable releases, embedding automated quality controls and environment governance.
• Partner on scalable and resilient system design, evaluating emerging technologies to enhance platform capability and developer productivity.
• Champion the use of AI, ML, and intelligent automation to improve code quality, testing effectiveness, and release efficiency.
• Implement comprehensive automated testing strategies (unit, integration, regression, functional) integrated within CI/CD frameworks, collaborating with QA teams to accelerate defect resolution.
• Work closely with Product, Project Management, Architecture, Technology Risk, and Production Support teams to align delivery priorities, manage dependencies, and ensure adherence to governance and compliance standards.

Skills & Experience

Technical Capabilities

• Strong in C#, Java, and .NET technologies
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Shell scripting.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD and source control tools such as Jenkins, TeamCity, Git, and Nexus.
• Experience with distributed messaging and communication technologies including WCF, gRPC, SignalR, and RabbitMQ.
• Demonstrated experience implementing automated testing within continuous integration pipelines.

Professional Experience

• Experienced within investment banking environments.
• Proven track record delivering across the full SDLC.
• Experience within Risk technology environments preferred.
• Stakeholder engagement across Architecture, Governance, Risk, and Production Support teams.
• Analytical, solution‑oriented, and delivery‑focused, with strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in complex, fast‑paced environments.