Principal Software Engineer (Integrations)

Close Brothers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Close Brothers Commercial Finance Team seeks an experienced software leader to drive high-profile technology deliveries in line with industry best practice. You will work within the Engineering team, shaping technical discussions with stakeholders and bringing new ideas that align with business strategies.

The role requires hands-on Python development in cloud-native environments, with a focus on secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong Python development experience and hands-on delivery of cloud-native apps.
• Experience leading complex technology deliveries with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling.

Responsibilities

• Plans and drives systems development projects aligned to business objectives.
• Designs large or complex software applications and components.
• Takes technical responsibility across all software development stages.
• Drives system integration and automation including CI.
• Designs test cases and scripts and reports results.
• Applies data modelling and design techniques based on requirements.
• Evaluates design options and prototypes with user feedback.
• Ensures governance and regulatory reporting standards are met.

Skills

Python development

Cloud-native architectures

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Tools

Azure Functions

AWS Lambda

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Terraform

OAuth2

OIDC

Job description

Overall Summary

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.

Overall Summary

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.
Join the Close Brothers Commercial Finance Team where you will lead high profile, high complexity technology deliveries in line with industry best practice.
Working as part of the Engineering team our ideal team member will have previous experience in being at the forefront of technical discussions with stakeholders and being relied upon to bring in new ideas and elegant solutions that deliver against both business and technology strategies with excellent people skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans and drives systems development projects which support the organisation's objectives and plans.


• Specifies and designs large or complex software applications, components and modules.


• Takes technical responsibility across all stages and iterations of software development.


• Plans and drives activities to develop organisational systems integration and build capabilities including automation and continuous integration.


• Designs test cases and test scripts under own direction, mapping back to pre-determined criteria, recording and reporting test outcomes.


• Applies standard data modelling and design techniques based upon a detailed understanding of requirements.


• Evaluates design options and prototypes to obtain user feedback on requirements of developing systems, products, services or devices.


• Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required.

Developing Our People:

as a line manager, you will be responsible for inspiring and motivating your team, as well as developing performance through coaching. You will encourage your team to take responsibility for their own personal development and provide support through regular feedback.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/CAN:

• Strong Python development experience, specifically in cloud-native applications with Azure Functions or AWS Lambda.


• Strong appreciation of authentication, authorisation and secure integration patterns including OAuth2, OIDC, TLS, Mutual TLS (mTLS), certificates and identity federation.


• Experience with cloud-native development patterns including serverless, containerisation and managed services e.g. APIM, Cloud Storage (or AWS equivalents),


• Partner with Product Owners, Architects, Delivery Managers and business stakeholders to define and deliver solutions.


• Convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Provide mentoring and leadership to engineers.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• Worked with CI/CD and Automation, using GitLab CI or Azure DevOps.


• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.


• An understanding of IBM ACE and API Connect.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at [e-mail] or request a call back.

About Us

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page:

https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

To find out more about life at Close Brothers:

https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541

To find out more about our benefits:

https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits

To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:

Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group