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

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in risk platforms. The role offers up to £200,000 with exceptional bonuses and a chance to work in a highly flexible environment. Candidates should have extensive experience in Python and risk analytics, and will lead a team to build innovative risk solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Software Engineering with a focus on Risk Platforms.
• Extensive experience with modern Python.
• Strong Computer Science fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of engineers to manage a cloud-based risk platform.
• Involved in architecture direction and stakeholder collaboration.
• Collaborating with passionate technologists.

Skills

Strong Python knowledge

Risk platforms

Cloud exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

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Software Engineer (Risk) - Leading Fintech - London - Up to £200,000 + Exceptional Bonus/Benefits Package, Slough

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Client:

Hunter Bond

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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 looking for the top 1% of Software Engineers with risk experience to work on a brand-new greenfield risk platform for an elite fintech firm!

This team comprises some of the best computing professionals worldwide, working in an exceptional team with a flat structure. You have a chance to make a significant impact and push technology to its limits!

Role Responsibilities (Full Spec. Available):

• Leading a team of engineers, managing and building a zero-downtime, cloud-based risk platform
• Involved in architecture direction and stakeholder collaboration
• Working heavily 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
• Knowledge of scalability and performance
• Experience in trading is a distinct advantage

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