Lead Software Engineer EQ GCT-MANAGEMENT UK

Job Responsibilities

• Designs develops and troubleshoots creative software solutions thinking beyond conventional approaches to solve complex technical problems
• Leads the adoption and integration of cutting-edge technologies including Java Spring Springboot React and Kafka
• Develops secure high-quality production code and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Defines and drives the technology roadmap focusing on next-generation data analytics and automation platforms
• Champions the use of AI machine learning and advanced analytics to deliver real-time trade processing applications
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Designs and implements data pipelines analytics workflows and reporting solutions using Python Databricks and Spark
• Develops and maintains web-based applications and dashboards using modern web stacks (React Angular etc.)
• Builds and optimises data models ETL/ELT processes and integration frameworks for large-scale financial data
• Ensures data quality security lineage and governance across all team platforms

Required Qualifications Capabilities and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 7 years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience in system design application development testing and maintaining operational stability
• Hands-on expertise in Java Spring Springboot Maven Kafka and modern web technologies such as React
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS Lambda ECS EC2 and Terraform
• Knowledge of AMPS MQ Cucumber Integration Tests JUnit Mockito and Testcontainers is desirable
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery including CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions and AWS CodePipeline
• Advanced proficiency in designing scalable secure and resilient systems for large-scale data environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams set technical direction and deliver complex projects
• Demonstrated experience in leading and implementing standard software engineering practices such as Agile development code reviews automated testing CI/CD pipelines and documentation
• Proficient in using AI development tools as well as agentic workflows

Preferred Qualifications Capabilities and Skills

• Proven experience in financial markets Futures & Options and Trade Execution/Clearing