At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of developers to build complex trading systems and drive delivery.
- Company: Reputable trading and investment firm in London's West End.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 4-day work week, and a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and thriving organisation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while leading innovative tech projects.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in C#/.NET with leadership or mentoring experience.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
Senior Software Engineer (C#/. NET) – London
We're partnering with a phenomenally well-regarded trading and investment firm who are looking for a Senior / Lead Developer, they want someone technically sharp enough to design complex distributed systems and credible enough to lead a small team.
If you've been waiting for a role that rewards both sides of your skillset, this is it.
Please note role will be 4 days a week in their new West End offices.
The Role
You'll lead a small, focused team of . net developers building systems that sit at the heart of the business - touching trading, compliance, and operations.
You'll own architecture decisions, drive delivery, and shape how the team works.
Critically, you'll stay hands-on: this firm values engineers who can still get into the detail.
You'll have the autonomy to do things properly - best practices in testing, CI/CD, and system design aren't aspirational here, they're expected.
What You Bring
- 8+ years of strong hands-on experience in C#/. NET, with real experience leading OR mentoring engineers
- A strong portfolio of distributed systems built for production, not just proof-of-concept
- The ability to talk to a quant as comfortably as a business stakeholders
- A desire to really excel in a thriving organisation
- Degree in computer science or similar
- Some familiarity with financial market data (Bloomberg, Reuters or similar) is desirable
- A bonus if you have: exposure to the order-to-trade lifecycle, Bloomberg APIs, Docker or AWS. Although not essential.
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Lead Software engineer employer: ARC IT Recruitment
Join a leading trading and investment firm in the heart of London's West End, where innovation meets excellence. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll thrive in a collaborative work culture that prioritises technical mastery and personal growth, with the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while remaining hands-on in your craft. Enjoy a flexible 4-day work week, competitive benefits, and a commitment to best practices that empower you to make impactful contributions to the business.
