Software Technical Lead

Posted 29 April 2025
Salary £125000 - £145000 per annum + Gym, Pension, Flexible, Health Insurance
LocationCity of London
Job type Permanent
Discipline Technology & Digital
ReferenceDB1986_1745916233

Job description

A leading commodities trading firm is seeking a skilled Technical Lead to join its growing technology team, focused on regulatory systems and cloud transformation initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead a feature team responsible for the technical design, architecture contribution, and delivery management of critical applications supporting regulatory and reporting functions. This is a hybrid role combining full-stack technical leadership, cloud migration, and modern DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and lead the technical design and decision-making within the Regulatory feature team.
  • Manage technical delivery across the full development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality, timely releases.
  • Collaborate with architecture teams to align with enterprise-wide technical strategy.
  • Oversee maintenance of the existing legacy stack while contributing to the strategic migration towards an Azure cloud-native platform.
  • Apply best practices in software engineering, security, and cloud operations.
  • Promote Agile delivery practices (Kanban) within the team, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement.
  • Mentor and guide developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Technical Skills and Experience Required

  • Proven experience as a technical lead or senior developer within complex enterprise environments.
  • Expertise in C#, SQL Server, Oracle PL/SQL, and front-end technologies.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, Azure SQL, etc.).
  • Strong background in DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, Git, BDD, and test automation.
  • Hands-on experience with tools such as Jira, Octopus Deploy, Artifactory (or equivalents), Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Solid understanding of software engineering principles and architectural best practices.
  • Exposure to Python and scripting for cloud or infrastructure tasks is advantageous.
  • Prior experience working in Agile environments, preferably using Kanban delivery.

Key Competencies

  • Background in commodities trading, financial services, or other highly regulated industries.
  • Experience in regulatory technology, compliance reporting, or regulatory systems.
  • Leadership: Ability to lead, inspire, and coach a technical feature team.
  • Technical Authority: Strong hands-on skills and the ability to guide architectural and engineering decisions.
  • Strategic Vision: Ability to contribute to long-term technical planning and cloud migration strategies.
  • Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
  • Agile Mindset: Focused on iterative delivery, continuous feedback, and technical excellence.