Lead Software Engineer (Python / Rust) – FinTech

OFS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative FinTech firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This exciting role offers the chance to shape the future of investment management technology while leading a talented group of engineers. You'll be responsible for architecting scalable cloud-native services and mentoring your team, all while working in a collaborative environment that values creativity and expertise. If you're passionate about Python or Rust and want to make a significant impact in the FinTech sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Python and Rust or C++/Golang.
• Strong background in leading engineering teams and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute strategies for financial software systems.
• Architect and develop scalable cloud-native back-end services.

Skills

Python

Rust

C++

Golang

AWS

Microservices Architecture

Job description

Lead Software Engineer (Python / Rust) – FinTech

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Senior Consultant - Buy-side Software & Data Engineering

Orbis is working with a rapidly growing FinTech firm whose core product offering has been providing exceptional value to the Investment Management industry. They are now seeking a Lead Software Engineer with excellent Python or Rust experience to head up its back-end Software Engineering team.

As a Lead Software Engineer with genuine enthusiasm for the Investment Management and FinTech industry, this role offers a rare opportunity to work with one of the most impressive firms in this space at an incredibly exciting time.

Your key responsibilities in this role will be:

1. Shaping and executing strategies for the firm’s suite of financial software systems.
2. Architecting and developing scalable cloud-native back-end services in AWS using Rust / Python.
3. Mentoring and leading a highly skilled team of back-end software engineers, managing delivery and quality.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Extensive commercial experience using Python and either Rust or C++/Golang, with a strong understanding of Rust.
2. Strong previous experience leading engineering teams and mentoring developers.
3. Proven track record in developing distributed systems in a microservices architecture on cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).

If you feel your experience aligns with the above, please apply with an updated CV in the first instance.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Investment Management and Financial Services

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