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Lead Software Engineer (Risk) - Leading Fintech - London - Up to £200,000 + Exceptional Bonus/B[...]

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London

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GBP 200,000

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28 days ago

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Job summary

An elite scaling fintech firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with a strong background in Python and risk platforms. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team in developing a cutting-edge risk platform while collaborating with Europe's top computing professionals. The role offers a chance to significantly impact the technology landscape within a flat-structured team, where innovation thrives. If you're passionate about pushing tech limits and have a solid foundation in software engineering, this position could be your next big career move. Exceptional compensation and benefits await the right candidate!

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in Software Engineering focused on Risk Platforms.
  • Proven experience in modern Python and outstanding CompSci fundamentals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team building a zero-down time, cloud-based Risk platform.
  • Collaborate on architecture direction with stakeholders.

Skills

Python
Risk Platforms
Cloud Exposure
CompSci Fundamentals
Scalability
Performance
Mentoring
Trading Space Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

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Lead Software Engineer (Risk) - Leading Fintech - London - Up to £200,000 + Exceptional Bonus/Benefits Package
Client:

Hunter Bond

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

30.03.2025

Expiry Date:

14.05.2025

Job Description:

Title: Lead Software Engineer

Location: London (Heavily Flexible)

Firm: Elite Scaling FinTech Firm

Compensation: Up to £200k + Exceptional Bonus/Benefits Package

Skills: Strong knowledge of Python, extensive experience building and architecting risk platforms, cloud exposure is a huge plus!

My Client is looking for the top 1% of Software Engineers with Risk experience to work on a brand-new greenfield risk platform for a top fintech firm!

This team is made up of some of Europe's best Computing professionals all working in an elite team with a flat structure. You have a chance to make a huge difference and push tech to the limits!

Role Responsibilities (Full Spec. Available)

  • Leading a team of engineers looking after and building a zero-down time, cloud based Risk platform
  • Being involved in architecture direction and collaborating with stakeholders
  • Working heavily in Python
  • Working with other incredibly passionate technologists

Successful Candidates:

  • 8+ years in Software Engineering with a specific focus on Risk Platforms
  • Proven experience of working in modern Python
  • Outstanding CompSci Fundamentals needed!
  • Knowledge of Risk Sensitivity, VaR, black-scholes etc.
  • Experience mentoring other developers
  • Knowledge of scalability and performance
  • Experience within the trading space is a distinct advantage

If the above is of interest, apply or reach out to myself at [emailprotected] for more information.

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