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We are seeking an experienced and driven Technology Lead to guide the design, development, and delivery of robust technology solutions within a complex financial services environment.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across key domains such as Payments, Investor Services, Trading, Pricing & Billing, and Liquidity Management, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture and regulatory requirements.

You will play a critical role in bridging strategy and execution, leading engineering teams while collaborating closely with business stakeholders to deliver high-impact initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide end-to-end technical leadership across projects and platforms
  • Define solution architecture and ensure alignment with enterprise standards
  • Lead design discussions and guide development teams on best practices
  • Translate business requirements into scalable and resilient technical solutions
  • Oversee system integrations, APIs, and data flows across platforms
  • Ensure adherence to security, risk, and regulatory requirements
  • Drive code quality, performance optimization, and technical excellence
  • Manage technical delivery, timelines, and dependencies
  • Mentor and coach developers, system analysts, and technical teams
  • Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Owners, and Architecture teams
  • Support production stability, incident resolution, and continuous improvement
Required Experience
  • 4+ years of experience in software development or technology roles
  • Proven experience in a technical leadership or lead developer role
  • Strong background in financial services, with exposure to:
  • Payments and transaction processing systems
  • Trading platforms and financial instruments
  • Investor services or asset management systems
  • Pricing and billing platforms
  • Liquidity or treasury systems
  • Strong understanding of system architecture and design patterns
  • Experience with APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python)
  • Experience with cloud platforms and modern engineering practices
  • Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to lead technical teams and influence stakeholders
  • Solid understanding of data architecture and integration patterns
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