Lead Software Engineer - Python and Java - Equity Derivatives and Pricing - Client Facing in London

Join us and take your software engineering career to new heights. You’ll have the opportunity to design and deliver market‑leading technology products that shape the future of finance. You’ll collaborate with talented teams, grow your skills, and make a real impact. We value your expertise and offer a dynamic environment where your ideas drive progress. Be part of a team that supports your growth and celebrates your success.

As a Lead Software Engineer in the Markets Technology team, you will design and deliver secure, stable, and scalable technology solutions that support our business objectives. You’ll work within an agile team, collaborating across functions to create trusted products. You will help shape the architecture and development of complex applications, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement. Your contributions will directly impact our clients and the success of our business.

• Execute software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting to solve complex problems.
• Create secure, high‑quality production code and maintain algorithms that integrate with critical systems.
• Produce architecture and design artifacts for complex applications, ensuring alignment with design constraints.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize data to develop visualizations and reporting for continuous improvement.
• Identify hidden problems and patterns in data to drive improvements in coding hygiene and system architecture.
• Collaborate with front office, operations, and technology teams to gather requirements and align on product specifications.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and documentation to ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of new products to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Identify and resolve technical or operational issues during onboarding processes.
• Provide ongoing support and training to stakeholders on new product features and functionalities.
• Continuously evaluate and improve onboarding processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Hands‑on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Java, Junit, Maven, Hibernate, Spring Boot, Spring JPA, and Spring Batch.
• Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with modern programming and database querying languages.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of equity derivatives products, their structure, and associated risks.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.

• Familiarity with modern front‑end technologies.
• Familiarity with one or more DBMS such as Oracle or MySQL.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and software tools (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java).

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.