Lead Software Developer

Jobs for Humanity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs for Humanity seeks a Lead Software Developer for our New York team. You will lead Prime and Equities trading technology delivery, mentor developers, and partner with trading desks to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

Primary responsibilities include delivering Python/SQL-based solutions, ensuring performance and compliance, and collaborating with global technology teams to align on best practices and delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial services technology, ideally supporting trading or front-office environments.
• Strong Python and SQL skills; React and CI/CD exposure is a plus.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams in an Agile delivery environment.
• Excellent communication with business users and trading desks.
• Understanding of trading workflows and financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of trading technology solutions for Prime and Equities desks.
• Mentor a small team of developers and support delivery across the US.
• Gather requirements with trading desk stakeholders and prioritize enhancements.
• Collaborate with global teams to drive alignment and execution.
• Oversee development using Python, SQL, React and CI/CD best practices.
• Ensure platform reliability, performance and compliance with desk requirements.

Skills

Python

SQL

React

CI/CD

Team leadership

Job description

• Compensation: USD 160000 - USD 190000 - yearly

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Software Developer
Department: GroupTechnology
Corporate Title: Vice President
Location: New York

Who We Are

We are a financial services group operating within the global framework of Robert Walters, the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we help individuals, institutions, and businesses achieve their goals, delivering innovative solutions and expert guidance across a range of services. Founded on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, we combine creative thinking with deep expertise to make a real impact on our clients.

The Role

Our client is seeking a Lead Software Developer.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a global team, providing top-tier service to existing and prospective clients while expanding the business on a product and global level.

The successful candidate will be responsible to lead Prime and Equities trading technology delivery, partnering with trading desks to develop scalable solutions, mentor developers, and drive platform performance across global teams.

What you’ll do

• Lead the delivery of trading technology solutions for Prime and Equities desks, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Manage and mentor a small team of developers, providing technical leadership and supporting delivery across the US region.
• Partner directly with trading desk stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize enhancements, and deliver solutions using agile methodologies.
• Collaborate with global trading technology teams across Japan, AEJ, and EMEA to drive alignment and successful execution.
• Oversee the development of solutions leveraging Python, React, SQL, and CI/CD frameworks while promoting engineering best practices.
• Ensure platform reliability, performance, and compliance with trading desk requirements while effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What you bring

• 5+ years of experience in financial services technology, ideally supporting trading, Prime Services, or related front-office environments.
• Strong technical skills in Python and SQL, with exposure to React development and CI/CD practices considered advantageous.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing team members within an agile delivery environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work directly with business users and trading desks.
• Experience delivering technology solutions using agile methodologies and collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Good understanding of trading workflows, financial markets, and the technology that supports front-office operations.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.