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

Goldman Sachs, Inc.; Highgate; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment banking firm in the UK seeks a Software Engineering Leader to provide strategic direction and manage high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on agile methodologies and cloud computing. This role is pivotal in overseeing complex financial system implementations, aligning technology with business goals.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proficient at working with large and complex code bases.
• Experience in the financial services industry, particularly in risk management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to software engineering teams.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team within a collaborative environment.
• Oversee the design and implementation of complex financial systems.

Skills

Leadership in software engineering

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with cloud computing (AWS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Java

React

SQL databases

Job description

Division. This individual will drive innovation, ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and reliable applications, and foster a culture of technical excellence.

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).

About Goldman Sachs

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally.

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers. We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process.