Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)

ICAP; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TP ICAP in Belfast is seeking a Senior Engineer to join the Fusion Platform team. You will own design, development, testing and deployment of services in a global market infrastructure project built with AWS and modern frontend/backend tech.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to an SDLC with planning, estimation and delivery, and collaborate with architects and leads to ensure production readiness and resilient services used across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Full Stack or Front/Backend engineering using TypeScript.
• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, React, Redux and ReactQuery.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL and Websockets.
• Experience with microservices architectures and Terraform.
• Proficiency with Git and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with AWS services including Lambda, Fargate, API Gateway and AppSync.
• Knowledge of Agile, SDLC, and JIRA tooling.
• Strong problem-solving, testing and production deployment focus.

Responsibilities

• Drive engineering improvements and explain principles to the team.
• Support defined SDLC for planning, prioritisation and delivery.
• Lead estimation discussions using prior experience and collaborative dialogue.
• Lead conversations on system architecture with engineers.
• Refactor and prioritise deliveries toward target state architecture.

Skills

Full stack engineer

TypeScript

React

Node.js

AWS

Terraform

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Microservices

CI/CD

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL

Unit testing

Agile

JIRA

AWS Lambda

API Gateway

Websockets

Design patterns

Tools

Terraform

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS Lambda

Amazon API Gateway

AWS CLI

Job description

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview:

TP ICAP has Partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build the Next Generation of the Fusion Platform and make it Global Market Infrastructure. This role will be working in a new team to build out a new Platform based on the latest technology and architecture. You will be working alongside AWS and learning from the best. As a Senior Engineer you will be responsible for demonstrating excellent technical competencies with a desire to improve and mentor junior members of the team. You will take responsibility for your assigned work by taking ownership of the design, development testing and deployment of software across the team, and work closely with the Principal Engineer, Architects and Leads to ensure the successful deployment into production environments.

The Fusion Platform Team builds, owns and runs it’s own services all the way through to Production. The services are used 24/5 by several teams. As part of a global team, there may be times when you are asked to assist with production incidents or support outside regular hours to maintain operational stability.

Role Responsibilities

• Be able to drive engineering improvements whilst communicating principles behind your work to other team members and the wider organisation.
• Be proactive in supporting the team’s engagement in a well-defined SDLC that supports planning, prioritisation and delivery needs.
• Support the team in leading conversations around estimation by leveraging previous experience, challenging requirements and fostering potential solutions.
• Lead conversations around software systems to enable meaningful conversations about wider system architecture with Engineers.
• Evolve systems towards target state architecture by refactoring and prioritisation of deliveries.

Experience / Competencies

Essential

• 5+ years of demonstrable industry experience as a Full Stack or Front/Backend Engineer in Typescript in a professional environment.
• Front-end skills
  • Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and Typescript
  • Proficient in React, Redux, ReactQuery
  • Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks - React
  • Knowledge of version control systems (Git)
  • Understanding of cross-browser compatibility
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL and Websockets
  • Experience with CSS pre-processors e.g. Tailwind
    
• Back-end skills
  • Proficiency in backend programming languages (Typescript and/or other OOP language such as c#/Java)
  • Strong database knowledge (SQL and NoSQL)
  • Proficiency with RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs and Websockets
  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Knowledge of version control systems (Git)
  • Experience with Terraform
  • Experience with automated testing
  • Experience with AWS (AWS Lambda, AWS Fargate, Amazon API Gateway, AWS AppSync)
• Worked within an Agile Cross-functional delivery team.
• Developing well tested software into low latency event driven production environments.
• Full software development lifecycle in a technical role.
• Pub/Sub patterns with Messaging technologies (such as SOLACE/AMQP)
• Worked within a technical platform team, delivering reusable services across multiple agile projects.
• Microservice Architecture.
• Containerization.
• Maintaining code quality with Unit, Integration and e2e testing.
• AWS cloud ecosystem and the AWS CLI (or industry equivalent).
• Linux shell or Windows PowerShell.
• CI and CD flows within an enterprise environment. Continuous Delivery
• Agile tooling to support team delivery, such as JIRA and other project management systems.
• Open to innovative ideas/ experiences and ability to create new ideas, approaches or insights.
• Seeks opportunities for improvements.
• Demonstrates high levels of energy in seeking out and achieving new goals.
• Can work with BA’s/PO’s to demystify ambiguity, handle challenge, and is comfortable to challenge team mates constructively.
• Adapts communication style to suit audience.
• Works ethically and shows respect for both professional and company values.
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organised with a proactive approach.
• Strong analytical ability and innovative problem solving skills.
• Software Design Patterns.
• Source control (Git).

Desired

• OOP \ SOLID Principles.
• Demonstrable experience of C# (.Net 8+) in a professional environment.
• Contribution to open-source projects.
• Experience of regulatory driven projects.
• Knowledge of Financial Markets, Systems and Over the Counter (OTC) products.

Band & Level

• Manager / 6

Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don’t hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That’s why we’re building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location

UK - City Quays 3 - Belfast