Software Engineering Team Lead (Rates & FX)

TP ICAP Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in Belfast is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead a cross-functional team in delivering innovative solutions for their internal broking division. The ideal candidate will have excellent experience in Agile environments, proficiency in .NET technologies, and a strong understanding of cloud architecture. They will also focus on continuous improvement and engineering excellence, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software within business requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing high performance engineering teams in Agile.
• Experience with event-driven architecture and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and proactive project involvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a cross-functional team on Front Office solutions.
• Collaborate with architects to align solutions with IT strategy.
• Ensure high quality and timely delivery of engineering solutions.

Skills

Agile environment experience

C# and .NET Core expertise

Cloud-native systems development

API design (REST, GraphQL)

Automated testing solutions

Excellent communication skills

Tools

MSSQL

MySQL

AWS

Azure

Job description

Role Overview

As a Principal Software Engineer at TP ICAP you will be part of a talented team delivering business critical software for the internal broking division and their external customer base.

You will work within an Agile environment, from design through to implementation, with a strong focus on continuous improvement whilst working collaboratively as part of self-organising, cross-functional team with a focus on continuous integration and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a cross-functional team of engineers working on innovative Front Office solutions for our Rates & FX business lines
• Work closely with principal engineers in other regions to set and implement standards for engineering excellence
• Work closely with Solution Architects and Enterprise Architecture to build solutions that align to the IT strategy/vision
• Take ownership of, and be accountable for, the delivery and quality of engineering and solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements, adhere to best practices, and are delivered on time and within scope
• Seek to continuously improve, experimenting with technologies and methodologies to improve delivery, and guarantee the best solution and approach
• Communicate effectively on progress and ensure impediments are raised early to minimise impact on the delivery

Experience / Competences

Essential

• A proven track record of building and managing high performance, cross-functional engineering teams, working in an Agile environment
• Demonstrable experience designing, developing and maintaining distributed, event-driven, cloud-native systems

• Expert in the latest versions of .NET Framework and .NET Core (C#)
• Experience in API (REST, GraphQL) design and development
• Experience in relational database design and optimization (MSSQL, MySQL, etc.)
• Experience in the deployment and management of cloud (AWS, Azure, etc.) assets

• Demonstrable understanding of the full SDLC, proactive involvement in shaping the delivery prior and during development, through QA phase, and post-release support
• Be pragmatic and delivery-focused, evaluating/challenging designs and approaches to achieve the best outcome for the project, capable of working on multiple tasks simultaneously and managing deadlines

• Excellent attention to detail, highly organised with a proactive and independent approach to problem solving and innovative solutions, using POC(s) to validate approaches
• Ability to communicate, influence and persuade peers using strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation

• Experience in building scalable and maintainable automated testing solutions for complex systems

Non-Essential

• Proficient in WPF application development
• Experience of financial/trading platforms and knowledge of financial markets
• Knowledge of FIX protocol and ability to handle FIX interactions
• In-depth knowledge of AWS services
• Experience with Java, JavaScript or React
• Experience with serverless architecture and microservices

• Experience with TDD, BDD or similar approaches

Band & Level – Manager, 7

Location

UK - City Quays - Belfast

Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn\'t align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don\'t hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That\'s why we\'re building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.