Job Detail

Software Engineering Development Lead | Post-Trade & Risk

Others Full–time
ID: #12927
Posted: 2026-03-11
Salary

Description

Software Engineering Development Lead | Post-Trade & Risk Role: Software Engineering Development Lead (Permanent) Compensation: Up to £150,000 + Executive Benefits Package Team Size: 20+ Engineers Direct Reporting: Head of Development & CIO Location: London (Hybrid) The Opportunity We are representing a global financial institution seeking a Software Engineering Development Lead to act as a strategic "Force Multiplier" across their Post-Trade Technology stack. This is a rare hybrid leadership role: you will manage a large-scale engineering cohort (20+) while remaining hands-on with architectural standards and high-level code reviews. This role is specifically designed for a leader who can bridge the gap between technical delivery and business strategy, providing data-driven reporting to the CIO to ensure the team is operating at peak efficiency. Core Responsibilities • Executive Liaison: Partner directly with the CIO to provide transparent, data-backed reports on team velocity, system reliability, and delivery milestones. • Engineering Excellence: Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of 20+ developers. Identify SDLC bottlenecks and implement strategies to improve team output. • Technical Oversight: Lead high-level code reviews and architectural audits across a .NET Core, Python, and SQL Server stack. • Domain Integration: Collaborate with Front Office trading desks to deliver technical solutions for Risk and Settlement platforms. • Cloud & DevOps: Oversee the continued preparation and migration of the tech stack toward Azure hybrid-cloud technologies. The Ideal Profile • Tier-1 Banking Background: Deep experience in a global banking or high-growth financial environment is essential. • Large-Scale Management: Proven track record of managing engineering teams of 20+ heads. • Functional Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of Risk, Settlements, and Trade life cycle (sitting with the desk is a significant advantage). • Data-Driven Mindset: Ability to build reports and use metrics to prove team progress and efficiency gains to the C-suite. • Technical Breadth: Strong background in C#/.NET and Python, with the ability to perform deep-dive technical mentorship. Why Apply? • Senior Stakeholder Exposure: You aren't just managing developers; you are a key advisor to the CIO. • High-Impact Projects: Lead the consolidation of distributed technology landscapes into a unified strategic platform. • Competitive Package: A permanent salary of up to £150,000 with a comprehensive bonus and benefits scheme.

Hard Skills 0

No hard skills extracted

Soft Skills 0

No soft skills extracted

Apply Options
Publisher Direct Link
IT Jobs Watch No Apply
UK Job Vault Yes Apply
IT Jobs Watch No Apply
API Logs for this Job
Query Country Status Response ms Created
Software Engineering Development Lead | Post-Trade & Risk fallback 462 2026-03-21 21:21
junior software engineer in London gb duplicate 11579 2026-03-21 17:32
junior software developer in London gb processed 17998 2026-03-21 17:27
Raw JSON
{
  "job_id": "R3hyEQVAOHe1lQb-AAAAAA==",
  "job_city": "London",
  "job_state": null,
  "job_title": "Software Engineering Development Lead | Post-Trade & Risk",
  "job_salary": null,
  "job_country": "GB",
  "job_benefits": null,
  "job_latitude": 51.5072178,
  "job_location": "London",
  "job_onet_soc": "15113200",
  "apply_options": [
    {
      "is_direct": false,
      "publisher": "IT Jobs Watch",
      "apply_link": "https://www.itjobswatch.co.uk/jv/Consol-Partners/Software-Engineering-Development-Lead-Post-Trade-Risk-Job-City-London-UK-4yxs4k?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic"
    },
    {
      "is_direct": true,
      "publisher": "UK Job Vault",
      "apply_link": "https://ukjobvault.com/job/software-engineering-development-lead-post-trade-risk/?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic"
    },
    {
      "is_direct": null,
      "publisher": "IT Jobs Watch",
      "apply_link": "https://www.itjobswatch.co.uk/jv/Consol-Partners/Software-Engineering-Development-Lead-Post-Trade-Risk-Job-City-London-UK-4yxs4k"
    }
  ],
  "employer_logo": null,
  "employer_name": "Consol Partners",
  "job_is_remote": false,
  "job_longitude": -0.12758619999999998,
  "job_posted_at": "10 days ago",
  "job_publisher": "IT Jobs Watch",
  "job_apply_link": "https://www.itjobswatch.co.uk/jv/Consol-Partners/Software-Engineering-Development-Lead-Post-Trade-Risk-Job-City-London-UK-4yxs4k?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic",
  "job_highlights": {},
  "job_max_salary": null,
  "job_min_salary": null,
  "job_description": "Software Engineering Development Lead | Post-Trade & Risk\n\nRole: Software Engineering Development Lead (Permanent)\nCompensation: Up to £150,000 + Executive Benefits Package\nTeam Size: 20+ Engineers\nDirect Reporting: Head of Development & CIO\nLocation: London (Hybrid)\nThe Opportunity\n\nWe are representing a global financial institution seeking a Software Engineering Development Lead to act as a strategic \"Force Multiplier\" across their Post-Trade Technology stack. This is a rare hybrid leadership role: you will manage a large-scale engineering cohort (20+) while remaining hands-on with architectural standards and high-level code reviews.\n\nThis role is specifically designed for a leader who can bridge the gap between technical delivery and business strategy, providing data-driven reporting to the CIO to ensure the team is operating at peak efficiency.\nCore Responsibilities\n• Executive Liaison: Partner directly with the CIO to provide transparent, data-backed reports on team velocity, system reliability, and delivery milestones.\n• Engineering Excellence: Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of 20+ developers. Identify SDLC bottlenecks and implement strategies to improve team output.\n• Technical Oversight: Lead high-level code reviews and architectural audits across a .NET Core, Python, and SQL Server stack.\n• Domain Integration: Collaborate with Front Office trading desks to deliver technical solutions for Risk and Settlement platforms.\n• Cloud & DevOps: Oversee the continued preparation and migration of the tech stack toward Azure hybrid-cloud technologies.\n\nThe Ideal Profile\n• Tier-1 Banking Background: Deep experience in a global banking or high-growth financial environment is essential.\n• Large-Scale Management: Proven track record of managing engineering teams of 20+ heads.\n• Functional Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of Risk, Settlements, and Trade life cycle (sitting with the desk is a significant advantage).\n• Data-Driven Mindset: Ability to build reports and use metrics to prove team progress and efficiency gains to the C-suite.\n• Technical Breadth: Strong background in C#/.NET and Python, with the ability to perform deep-dive technical mentorship.\n\nWhy Apply?\n• Senior Stakeholder Exposure: You aren't just managing developers; you are a key advisor to the CIO.\n• High-Impact Projects: Lead the consolidation of distributed technology landscapes into a unified strategic platform.\n• Competitive Package: A permanent salary of up to £150,000 with a comprehensive bonus and benefits scheme.",
  "job_google_link": "https://www.google.com/search?q=jobs&gl=gb&hl=en&udm=8#vhid=vt%3D20/docid%3DR3hyEQVAOHe1lQb-AAAAAA%3D%3D&vssid=jobs-detail-viewer",
  "employer_website": "https://www.consolpartners.com",
  "job_onet_job_zone": "4",
  "job_salary_period": null,
  "job_apply_is_direct": false,
  "job_employment_type": "Full–time",
  "job_employment_types": [
    "FULLTIME"
  ],
  "job_posted_at_timestamp": 1773187200,
  "job_posted_at_datetime_utc": "2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z"
}