Lead Software Engineer

SEQ Technology LLC

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Philadelphia is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to guide a team in developing robust, scalable systems and provide direct technical contributions. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in full-stack development, particularly in Python, with expertise in cloud infrastructure and data fluency. This position offers competitive benefits and fosters a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience as a full-stack developer with expertise in Python.
Experience with AWS and familiarity with Google Cloud for data warehousing.
Proficiency in SQL and workflow orchestration with Airflow.
Ability to manage small teams while establishing design standards and architectural patterns.

Responsibilities

Guide a team of engineers through consistent meetings and feedback.
Ensure successful delivery by orchestrating sprint planning and clearing roadblocks.
Architect and design robust, scalable microservices tailored to financial standards.

Skills

Full-stack development with Python

Cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP)

Proficiency with Airflow

Advanced SQL and DBT competency

Engaging with stakeholders

Integrating third-party platforms

Asset/liability modeling

Financial services knowledge

Knowledge across various asset classes

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Prominent Financial Services Firm

Our client is a global financial services group which operates across more than 30 markets worldwide, providing a diverse range of banking, financial, advisory, and investment solutions to corporate, institutional, and retail clients. With a heritage spanning over five decades, the organization has built a reputation for specialist expertise in areas including asset management, commodities and global markets, corporate advisory, and infrastructure investment. The firm combines the capabilities of a major international financial institution with a focus on innovation and deep sector knowledge, serving clients across various industries while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices.

This position combines direct technical contributions with leadership of your engineering team. You'll guide and develop a small group of engineers through consistent one-on-one meetings, continuous feedback, and personalized career development strategies. Your leadership will ensure successful delivery by orchestrating sprint planning, prioritizing team workloads, and clearing roadblocks that impede progress on quality software releases. Working in close partnership with Product Managers and Business Analysts, you'll establish rigorous standards for code excellence and operational stability while taking full accountability for your team's performance against demanding Service Level Objectives (SLOs) covering availability, performance, and security. Drawing on your technical background, you'll architect and design robust, scalable microservices and systems tailored to financial industry standards. Beyond planning, you'll write code directly—particularly for intricate and mission-critical features—and perform comprehensive code reviews to uphold quality benchmarks. Your responsibilities extend to defining the technical vision and roadmap, making strategic decisions about system architecture and technology selection, and acting as the senior technical resource who guides the team through complex production challenges and troubleshooting scenarios.

Key Responsibilities / Requirements:

7+ years experience as a full-stack developer with expertise in Python
Cloud infrastructure experience with AWS as the primary platform; familiarity with Google Cloud for data warehousing solutions (BigQuery)
Proficiency with Airflow for workflow orchestration and automation
Advanced SQL and DBT competency required — data fluency is essential for all team members
Effective at engaging directly with business stakeholders and collaborating with Business Analysts
Background integrating third-party platforms including Aladdin (public markets), Sentry (private markets), and Titan
Asset/liability modeling experience within reinsurance contexts is advantageous
Financial services background preferred, particularly with capital markets systems or portfolio management tools
Knowledge across various asset classes is desirable though not mandatory

Qualifications:

Technical contributor who can simultaneously manage small engineering teams while establishing design standards, architectural patterns, and security
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

SEQ Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values and respects individuals from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We actively encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

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