Software Engineer - CF&O Shared Services - Birmingham - VP

WeAreTechWomen; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a visionary technology leader to guide software engineering teams within their Finance & Risk Platforms division. This pivotal role involves driving innovation, ensuring the delivery of scalable and reliable applications, and fostering a culture of technical excellence. The ideal candidate will lead the strategic direction of multiple teams, champion best practices in software development, and collaborate with stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business goals. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Proven track record of managing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to software engineering teams.
• Drive adoption of best practices in software development.

Skills

Software Development

Leadership

Problem-solving

Client Management

Agile Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Budget Management

Technical Risk Management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Java

Python

C#

Go

React

SpringBoot

DropWizard

Maven

AWS

Azure

Job description

BUSINESS UNIT: CF&O Shared Services (CFOSS) was created with the objective to centralize related platforms, services, and expertise required by multiple CF&O divisions in order to realize efficiencies and uniform solutions.

The team’s core priorities include:

1. Establishing positions data quality, accountability, and lineage.
2. Developing unified data models across assessment platforms and ensure they meet regulatory and internal Risk & Compliance management requirements.
3. Accelerating the adoption of Cloud and Core Engineering solutions.
4. Support the development of analytic calculations and data transformations.
5. Provide workflow efficiencies through the systemization and automation of review, sign-off, and commenting processes of financial metrics and the associated limits.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

This VP role is for a seasoned technology leader responsible for the strategic direction, execution, and overall management of software engineering teams within the Finance & Risk Platforms division. This individual will drive innovation, ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and reliable applications, and foster a culture of technical excellence.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL (RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to multiple software engineering teams, aligning technology initiatives with business goals.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and continuous delivery.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of complex financial systems and platforms.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of applications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Champion innovation and explore emerging technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead the effort to reduce technical debt and modernize legacy systems.

SKILLS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in software development, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing and developing high-performing engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of software development methodologies, tools, and technologies.
• Strong client/stakeholder management skills with strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong delivery focus.
• Experience managing budgets and resources effectively.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, software design and core programming concepts.
• Comfortable multi-tasking, managing multiple stakeholders and working as part of a global team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong programming experience in at least one language (e.g. Java, Python, C#, Go).
• Experience with modern front-end technologies such as React.
• In-depth knowledge of relational and columnar SQL databases, including database design and performance optimization.
• Experience with industry standard frameworks and tools such as SpringBoot, DropWizard, Maven, Web/RESTful service development, etc.
• Knowledge of ORM frameworks.
• Experience in ML/Data Science/AWS will be relevant and useful.
• Experience with continuous delivery and deployment.
• Proficient at working with large and complex code bases.
• Sound in object-oriented programming fundamentals.
• Experience in the financial services industry, particularly in risk management or regulatory reporting.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).