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Software Engineering | 24-1-2025

Engineering Lead

  • Hybrid | London
  • £80,000 - £105,000 per annum

Engineering Lead required to join a global FinTech business specialising in scalable software products for the Payments sector. The client is looking for an experienced and dynamic leader to drive the performance and growth of a high-performing engineering squad. This key role requires someone who is still able to be a hands-on contributor developing code and also, someone with strong technical team management experience to achieve exceptional results. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Engineering Lead will communicate progress clearly and empower their team to succeed in a fast-paced, collaborative, and complex technical environment.

The Engineering Lead will manage a team of five to six Software Engineers, taking responsibility for their professional development through mentorship, performance reviews, and collaboration. They will oversee project planning and delegation to ensure successful delivery while promoting continuous improvement. A champion of agile practices, the Engineering Lead will facilitate stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other ceremonies to ensure alignment and effectiveness. They will maintain high coding standards through hands-on contribution, code reviews, technical direction, and best practices. Additionally, they will contribute to the hiring process, representing the organisation's mission and values while identifying top talent. Regular updates on the team's progress and achievements will be shared with the broader organisation to foster cross-team collaboration and address bottlenecks, ensuring optimal performance.

Required Experience:

  • Proven Leadership: Experience managing and mentoring technical teams in agile environments with strong stakeholder management skills.
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Proficient in Java programming
    • Experience with open-source frameworks, including Spring and Hibernate
    • Designing and maintaining RESTful APIs
    • Knowledge of Microservices architecture
    • Expertise in cloud computing, especially AWS
    • Database design and optimisation, particularly PostgreSQL
  • DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Testing: Strong knowledge of TDD and BDD

Our client fosters innovation, learning, and growth. The Engineering Lead will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of complex FinTech solutions and shape the future of a talented team, implement impactful changes, and grow within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Apply now to be considered!

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