Engineering Manager

At RemoteStar, we are currently hiring for one of our clients based in the UK. A FTSE 250 Global fintech company, headquartered in London, UK, they have their presence in 18+ countries and five continents. Their award-winning products and platforms empower go-getters the world over to unlock opportunities around the clock, giving them access to over 19,000 financial markets.

Your role in the Team:

The team is leading and building the client's core trading platforms and is primarily responsible for managing Order and Trade execution systems to provide the best client experience. They realize this mission by developing high performant, low latency systems where reliability and accuracy are paramount for delivering high-quality software within their most complex business domain.

They are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced leader who’s used to working in developing such systems. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing world-class digital experience solutions for our clients. To the team of developers, you will provide technical leadership and guidance as well as mentoring and care about their development opportunities.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate closely with a product manager and stakeholders to understand their needs and problems and provide innovative solutions using Adobe Experience Manager.
• Oversee the end-to-end implementation of projects, ensuring high-quality delivery, adherence to best coding practices, and on-time project completion.
• Have line management responsibilities that include hiring, mentoring, and supporting the team.
• Drive the technical direction and architecture of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and best practices.
• Coordinate and prioritize tasks and assignments within the team, ensuring efficient utilization of team members and timely project delivery.
• Participate in hands-on development activities, contributing to the coding, debugging, and testing of software solutions as needed.
• Conduct regular code reviews, employing strong coding standards for efficiency, readability, and reuse.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, mitigate risks, and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and leverage this knowledge to drive technical innovation and improvement.
• Act as a liaison between the technical team and stakeholders, providing regular updates, status reports, and addressing any concerns or issues.

Who we’re looking for:

You’re curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You’re also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas, and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you.

What you’ll need for this role:

• 12+ years of extensive experience with large-scale & low latency distributed systems alongside the processes around testing, monitoring, SLAs, etc.
• Experience of working on SOA architecture, microservices, and architectural principles.
• Extensive knowledge of Java EE and related technologies: Spring Framework, Spring Boot, messaging tech - JMS, Kafka, etc.
• Strong understanding of how JVM works.
• Experience of developing RESTful web services using Apache Tomcat.
• Firm believer in the value of agile development methodologies, Pair programming, Test Driven Development, and Continuous Delivery.
• Proven experience as a Technical Team Lead, Software Development Lead, or similar role, leading and managing technical teams.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on driving results.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and delivery.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

The perks:

It really is more than a job. They’ll recognize your talent and make sure that you can still have a life – at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorships, volunteering opportunities, extra time off…the list goes on.

Where you’ll work:

They follow a hybrid working model; they reckon it’s the best of both worlds. This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection. Plus, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy.

That’s why they welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help them realize our vision and strategy. So, if you’re keen to connect with their values, and lead the charge on innovation, you know what to do.