Software Engineering Lead

Deutsche Bank; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in London is looking for a Software Engineering Lead. This role involves leading the development of software applications and ensuring adherence to good design practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Python and React, and will be accustomed to Agile methodologies. The position offers a competitive salary, a hybrid working model, and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software engineering with a strong focus on Python and React.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in maintaining software quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural reviews and ensure adherence to good design principles.
• Develop source code and document software components.
• Verify integrated software components through testing and manage code changes.
• Create Software Product Training Materials and ensure document consistency.

Skills

Python

React

Typescript

Jenkins

Teamcity

Fastapi

Kafka

JSON

Kubernetes

Github

RESTful services

microservices

Graphql

Database technologies

Engineering Leadership

Job description

Job Description :

Job Title Software Engineering Lead

Location London

Corporate Title Vice President

Operations and Client Services teams work includes strategic development around a wide range of applications for internal and external stakeholders including banks clients. We have a robust hands‑on engineering culture dedicated to continuous learning knowledge‑sharing technical skill development and networking. The team is part of Corporate bank Technology and develops applications for front‑to‑back functional areas of the bank.

What well offer you

A healthy engaged and well‑supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and more importantly enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. Thats why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect :

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non‑contributory pension
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide‑ranging CSR programme 2 days volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Champions good software design principles and leads architectural reviews as necessary; Develop source code including descriptions for all Software Components in accordance with Detailed Software Requirements specification the functional design and the technical design document or backlog following Agile practice
• Participates and resolves findings in reviews (4 eyes principle) of developed source code
• Verifies integrated software components by unit and integrated software testing according to the software test plan; Ensures that all code changes are tracked and recorded through the groups change management process and that development is scheduled and approved
• Develops methods to deploy Change Items (CIs) to the target environments; Capture Build and Deployment notes develop Software Product Deployment & Operating Instructions
• Supports creation of Software Product Training Materials Software Product User Guides and Software Product Deployment Instructions; Checks consistency of documents with the respective Software Product Release
• Performs technical change requests scheduled according to Release Management processes; Measures and analyses code for quality including focus on security principles and testing; Collaborates with Functional Analysts and technical Specialists and helps with technical solution design; Develops mathematical calculations and proof of concepts which perform to expected results and handle negative test case scenarios

Your skills and experience

• Python React Typescript experience in Java useful not necessary
• Jenkins / Teamcity Fastapi Kafka JSON Kubernetes Github
• Experience with RESTful services & microservices Graphql
• Database technologies sql / no‑sql technologies
• Engineering Leadership

How well support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 for six consecutive years. Additionally we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ inclusion.

If you have a disability health condition or require any adjustments during the application process we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on to discuss how we can best support you. Alternatively you can share your phone number and a member of the team will be happy to call you to talk through your specific requirements.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly thinking commercially taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive fair and inclusive work environment.

Key Skills

Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1