At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of innovative finance software and mentor a dynamic team.
- Company: Exciting Fintech scale-up with a focus on technical excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £130k, bonus, 25 days holiday, and a vibrant team culture.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team in brand new Newcastle offices with excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of finance tech while making a real impact in a growing company.
- Qualifications: Strong C# .Net Core skills and experience in finance or trading environments.
The predicted salary is between 110000 - 130000 £ per year.
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear | £110k - £130k per year
Do you have expertise with backend software development within finance / trading environments, combined with strong leadership skills? You could be progressing your career in a hands‑on Lead Software Developer at a well‑funded Fintech scale‑up that is establishing a technical centre of excellence in the North East.
As a Lead Software Developer you'll design and implement the logic behind core applications, build APIs and microservices that handle data processing, business rules and third‑party integrations and oversee the configuration and upkeep of secure, reliable server environments. You'll work closely with internal teams and customers to gather detailed requirements through meetings and workshops and help shape the product vision and roadmap by offering technical insight and feasibility guidance, remaining hands‑on with architecture and design.
You will be a technical leader, instilling best practices, conducting code reviews, mentoring and collaboratively problem solving to help your team remove any blockers and deliver high quality software.
Location: You’ll join colleagues in brand new Central Newcastle offices on a full‑time basis (Monday to Friday), working hours 0900‑1800 with some flexibility.
About you:
- You have achieved a minimum 2.1 BSc in Computer Science or similar technical discipline from a top tier / Russell Group university, backed by A's at A-level.
- You have experience in a similar role in a finance / trading / hedge fund environment.
- You have strong technical / team leadership skills, happy conducting 1-2-1s, providing coaching and mentoring as well as project leadership.
- You have expertise with modern C# .Net Core, Python skills would also be of benefit (will also consider other OO languages e.g. C++, Java).
- You have a strong knowledge of modern software engineering best practices and have experience across the full software development lifecycle.
- You're a technologist who enjoys collaborating and problem solving, working on complex, distributed systems.
- You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms.
- You're excited to join a scaling company in a role that you can shape and influence.
What's in it for you:
As a Lead Software Developer you will receive a competitive package: Salary to £130k + Bonus, 25 days holiday, Social team atmosphere with a range of events.
Apply now to find out more about this Lead Software Developer / Backend Engineer (C# .Net Core) opportunity.
Lead Software Developer C# - Finance in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Client Server Ltd.
Client Server Ltd. is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of London. With a focus on employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for career progression and competitive compensation packages, including bonuses. Joining our team means being part of an innovative environment where your contributions to designing and optimising data platform components will be valued and impactful.
