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

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech firm in London is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to develop a new greenfield risk platform. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in software engineering, particularly with risk platforms, and strong Python skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £200,000, along with exceptional bonuses and benefits, in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Software Engineering with a focus on Risk Platforms.
• Extensive experience with modern Python.
• Deep knowledge of Risk Sensitivity, VaR, and Black-Scholes.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of developers to build and maintain a cloud-based Risk platform.
• Involvement in architectural decisions and stakeholder collaboration.
• Working extensively in Python.

Skills

Python

Risk Platforms

Scalability

Performance Optimization

Education

Computer Science fundamentals

Job description

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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

Job Views: 1

Posted: 25.05.2025

Expiry Date: 09.07.2025

Job Description:

Title: Lead Software Engineer

Location: London (Heavily Flexible)

Firm: Elite Leading FinTech Firm

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

Skills: Strong Python knowledge, extensive experience developing and architecting risk platforms, cloud exposure is a big bonus!

My client is seeking the top 1% of Software Engineers with Risk experience to develop a new greenfield risk platform for an elite fintech firm.

This team comprises some of the best computing professionals globally, working in an exceptional, flat-structured environment. This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact and push technological boundaries!

Role Responsibilities (Full Specification Available):

• Leading a team of developers to build and maintain a zero-downtime, cloud-based Risk platform
• Involvement in architectural decisions and stakeholder collaboration
• Working extensively in Python
• Collaborating with passionate technologists

Successful Candidates:

• 8+ years in Software Engineering with a focus on Risk Platforms
• Extensive experience with modern Python
• Strong Computer Science fundamentals
• Deep knowledge of Risk Sensitivity, VaR, Black-Scholes, etc.
• Experience leading and mentoring developers
• Understanding of scalability and performance optimization
• Previous experience in trading is a distinct advantage

If interested, please apply or contact me at [emailprotected] for more information.