Tech Lead

InvestorFlow; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in the financial sector seeks a skilled Tech Lead in London. The role demands expertise in backend development, API design, and database architecture. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience in software development, especially in .NET and cloud-native applications. Collaboration with other engineers and stakeholders is key in this leadership role, alongside mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software development, including leadership roles.
• Strong experience working with microservices and event-driven architecture.
• Knowledge of core Azure services and cloud infrastructure best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend development using .NET Core and RESTful APIs.
• Design and optimize database schemas.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automation.

Skills

Backend development

API design

Database architecture

.NET technologies

C#

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

Cloud-native applications

Infrastructure-as-Code

CI/CD

Tools

Azure Functions

Azure API Management

Azure Service Bus

Azure Monitor

Job description

InvestorFlow is the only company of its kind to deliver industry specialized CRM, built on Salesforce, and digital portals to help alternative asset firms find opportunities, create and manage relationships, and turn relationship insights into action with increased productivity and transparency.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Tech Lead with strong expertise in backend development, API design, and database architecture. The ideal candidate will showcase strong technical design skills, leadership capabilities, and a deep commitment to secure clean code, scalable software engineering and collaborative development working closely with other engineers, and Product teams to build and maintain high-quality products.

You Will

• Lead backend development using .NET Core and RESTful APIs.
• Design and optimize database schemas and queries.
• Enforce secure coding practices and software design principles.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and IaC for infrastructure automation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and mentor junior engineers.

You Have

• 6+ years of experience in software development, including leadership roles.
• Sound fundamentals and knowledge of .NET technologies, with a strong focus on C# as a programming language
• Strong experience working with microservices and event-driven architecture in a cloud-native environment
• Good understanding of GOF Design Patterns, Enterprise Design Patterns, SOLID principles, secure coding practices, and Clean Code principles
• Experience in building, deploying and operating cloud-based infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD and DevSecOps tools
• Knowledge of best practices in solution architecture and application design
• Nice to have: Experience in building, deploying, and operating financial-services-grade applications and platforms
• Nice to have: Knowledge of and practical expertise with core Azure services (Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure Service Bus, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Azure Front Door, Azure CDN)

InvestorFlow is an investor and deal engagement platform that prioritizes intelligent digital experiences, productivity, and engagement. Our cloud-native platform integrates deal flow management, fundraising, reporting, and investor services. We are proud to serve over 175 clients, including 25 of the top 50 alternative asset managers, managing more than $6 trillion in assets, 750 funds, and 90,000 LPs. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, we are committed to driving innovation and inclusivity in the financial industry. To learn more about our company, please visit www.investorflow.com.