Lead Developer

Lead Developer

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the design and development of real-time data platforms for investment decision-making.
  • Company: Join a leading global investment manager with a focus on technology.
  • Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
  • Why this job: Make an impact in finance by building scalable, cloud-native applications on AWS.
  • Qualifications: Experience with real-time market data platforms and strong coding skills in Java or Python.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Senior Software Engineer – Real-Time Data Systems | Investment Management

I'm partnering with a leading global investment manager that is looking to appoint a Senior Software Engineer to join its Technology team on a permanent basis.

This is a hands‑on technical role where you'll be responsible for delivering mission‑critical real‑time and historical market data platforms that underpin investment decision-making.

You'll drive engineering standards, and technical direction of the platform while ensuring scalability, resilience, and production stability across a modern AWS‑based environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of real-time and time-series data platforms.
  • Design and implement integrations with market data platforms including One Tick, Bloomberg, Refinitiv, and other real-time data providers.
  • Define technical architecture, engineering standards, and development best practices.
  • Build resilient, scalable, cloud-native services and data platforms on AWS.
  • Champion platform reliability, performance, and operational excellence.

Skills & Experience

  • Extensive experience integrating with real-time market data platforms, ideally One Tick.
  • Strong expertise in time-series databases and analytical data platforms.
  • Working knowledge of Java or Python.
  • Proven track record of building scalable, cloud-native applications and services on AWS.
  • Experience leading the delivery of mission-critical systems using real-time streaming and messaging technologies.
  • Deep understanding of financial time-series data, including high-volume market data and data correction.
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Lead Developer employer: Morson Edge (Financial Services)

Morson Edge offers a dynamic and supportive work environment in the heart of London, where innovation meets security in cloud operations. Employees benefit from a culture that prioritises professional growth, with opportunities to enhance skills in Azure administration and security practices. The company's commitment to a collaborative atmosphere ensures that every team member's contributions are valued, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

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Contact Details:

Morson Edge (Financial Services) Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead Developer

Real-Time Data Systems
Market Data Integration
OneTick
Bloomberg
Refinitiv
Time-Series Databases
Analytical Data Platforms