Team Lead - Development

Sonata One; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative fintech company is seeking a Technical Lead to spearhead backend development efforts. This role involves building frameworks from scratch, championing .NET Core, and fostering a Test-Driven Development culture. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical roadmaps with business objectives, ensuring scalable and reliable systems. Join a dynamic environment that values mentorship and technical excellence, and contribute to transforming private markets investing through a seamless platform experience. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing firm.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Hybrid work arrangements

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in backend development with a focus on .NET Core and C#.
• Strong understanding of system design and architecture for scalable applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of backend systems ensuring optimal performance.
• Mentor developers and drive technical standards within the backend team.

Skills

.NET Core

C#

APIs

SQL Databases

NoSQL Databases

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Tools

CI/CD Pipelines

Cloud Platforms

Caching Frameworks

Messaging Queue Systems

Job description

Sonata One is a rapidly scaling, regulated fund services and technology (fintech) business. We're The Private Funds Clearinghouse, connecting more than 53,000 investors with 6,500 funds and 180 fund managers around the globe. Our vision is to change the paradigm of private markets investing through harmonising the end-to-end investment process within one platform. Investors benefitfrom a seamless, one & done experience across the fund lifecycle (from fund selection and subscription through to settlement and reporting) underpinned by a globally compliant KYC passport and 24/7 support. Fund managers can raise capital faster at a lower cost from a wider pool of pre-approved investors. Founded in 2015, Sonata One has a presence in eight locations worldwide including the US, UKand Luxembourg, Guernsey, South Africa and Mauritius.

We operate as #OneGlobalThread in line with our values: We challenge the norm, we change the way we think and work, by connecting systems and people, while committing to our vision and each other. We are now looking to recruit a skilledTeam Lead to join our global development team.

Position Overview

As the Technical Lead, you will be the cornerstone of our backend development efforts. This is not just another development role; we're seeking someone with the acumen to build frameworks and systems from scratch, championing .NET core and fostering a culture of Test-Driven Development (TDD) within the team. Your technical expertise will be pivotal in steering our backend innovations, providing guidance, and ensuring the highest standards of development practice.

Responsibilities:

• Drive technical standards and champion best practices within the backend team.

• Lead the design and architecture of backend systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and optimal performance.

• Collaborate with other tech leads, product owners, and stakeholders to align the technical roadmap with business objectives and product strategy.

• Take ownership of designing and constructing systems from the ground up.

• Address technical debt proactively, optimize existing systems, and prioritize maintainability.

• Provide mentorship to developers, ensuring alignment with architectural principles and standards.

• Work closely with frontend developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and alignment of objectives.

• Engage in agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Requirements:

• Profound expertise in .NET core and strong knowledge of C# fundamentals.

• Comprehensive understanding of HTTP and APIs.

• Hands-on experience with both SQL and NoSql databases, demonstrating a keen understanding of their advantages and disadvantages.

• Established track record of conceptualizing, designing, and deploying systems from inception.

• Expert backend development experience, with a history of working on both intricate legacy systems and greenfield development.

• Exceptional communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts and guiding the team.

• Strong leadership qualities, emphasizing technical mentorship and setting technical standards.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with contemporary build tools, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms.

• Robust experience with TDD and a nuanced understanding of its benefits and limitations as a development practice.

• In-depth knowledge of backend development paradigms and best practices.

• Experience with caching frameworks.

• Skilled in structured logging.

• Experience with at least one messaging queue system.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package

• Hybrid work arrangements

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.