Lead Software Engineer - Java, JavaScript, AWS

Next Frontier Capital; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TwinThread in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for the Post Tech Technology team. You will enhance technology products and drive critical solutions while fostering innovation in a diverse environment.

The role requires hands-on experience in building enterprise software, proficiency in programming languages such as Java and Python, and an understanding of cloud technologies. Join us in a team culture focused on diversity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building enterprise, high-availability software solutions.
• Practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes such as cloud and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review and debug code written by others.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams.

Skills

Enterprise software solutions

System design

Java

React JS

Python

Automation

Agile methodologies

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Job Summary

As a Lead Software Engineer in Post Tech Technology – Margin and Collateral Services, you will play a pivotal role in an agile team dedicated to enhancing and delivering trusted technology products. You will drive critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas, supporting our firm’s business goals. Your expertise will help shape the team’s culture and foster innovation. You will collaborate with diverse professionals and contribute to the stability and scalability of our systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
• Develop secure, high‑quality production code and review and debug code written by others
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams
• Drive outcomes‑oriented probing of architectural designs and technical credentialsLead communities of practice across Software Engineering
• Promote awareness and use of new and leading‑edge technologies
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Hands‑on experience building enterprise, high‑availability software solutions
• Practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java, React JS, Python, etc.)
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Skilled in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• Practical cloud‑native experience
• Proficient in working with SQL and NoSQL databases

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience designing and delivering scalable solutions
• Cloud certification (AWS, Cloud Foundry, etc.)
• Previous experience in post‑trade, margin, and collateral processing

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.