Team Lead-Software Development

Sosuv Consulting; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sosuv Consulting seeks a Team Lead – Software Development to guide a cross-functional team delivering scalable trading tools, APIs and platforms for our fintech clients. You will balance product roadmaps with client requests while mentoring juniors and driving hands‑on technical work.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in software development, 2+ years in leadership, and strong Java/C++/Python skills, REST APIs, microservices, and CI/CD in agile environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering from a premier institute.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years in team lead or technical leadership role.
• Hands-on with automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices and Git.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers across internal and client projects.
• Balance product roadmap features with custom client requests.
• Design and deliver web, mobile, or backend applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX, QA and DevOps.
• Architect scalable, secure, reliable solutions.
• Review code and enforce best practices for performance.
• Manage delivery across multiple projects and modules.
• Engage stakeholders for requirements, sprint planning and roadmaps.
• Monitor timelines, perform risk assessments, ensure timely delivery.
• Stay updated with emerging tech and propose improvements.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

React

DSA Concepts

REST APIs

Microservices

Git

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

DevOps

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Competitive Coding

Trading Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Company Profile:

We are a technology firm in the UK, and India focussed on the financial services domain. Our clients are the world's major fintech players. We are looking for intelligent, talented and motivated individuals who are up for a challenge and believe in our vision. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Description:

Team Lead-Software Development

As a Team Lead – Software Development, you will lead a cross-functional team responsible for developing scalable trading tools, APIs, and platforms. You’ll work closely with product managers and clients to deliver both in-house solutions and tailored implementations for our client base in the trading domain.

This role blends product ownership, client interaction, team management and hands‑on technical delivery—ideal for a candidate who thrives in a fast‑paced, finance‑tech environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of junior and mid-level developers working on both internal product development and client-facing projects.
• Prioritize development efforts between product roadmap features and custom client requests.
• Lead the design, development, and delivery of web, mobile, or backend applications in both client and internal product contexts.
• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, QA, and DevOps teams to plan and prioritize development activities.
• Architect scalable and modular solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Review code, enforce best practices, and ensure high standards in performance, security, and reliability.
• Manage technical delivery across multiple concurrent projects or product modules.
• Engage with stakeholders for requirements gathering, sprint planning, and roadmap alignment.
• Monitor timelines, conduct risk assessments, and ensure timely delivery.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovations that enhance productivity or user experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field from a premier institution like IITs/NITs.
• Minimum 8+ years of professional software development experience. Strong knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Python, React) and DSA concepts.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a team lead or technical leadership role.
• Exposure to product lifecycle from MVP to scale.
• Hands-on with automated testing frameworks.
• Good understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and version control (Git).
• Proficient in Agile/Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps collaboration.
• Understanding of financial markets, trading concepts, and algorithms would be a plus. Experience with trading platforms and APIs would be a plus.
• Knowledge of quantitative analysis, statistics, and risk management.
• Familiarity with order execution systems, FIX Protocol and market data feeds would be a plus. Strong mathematical and statistical skills.
• Good rating on competitive coding platforms such as Codeforces, HackerRank, LeetCode, CodeChef etc.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication ,teamwork and leadership skills.