Engineering Manager/Tech Lead (Hands on!) - Up to £175,000 comp - London/Hybrid

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Job description

Job Description

Role: Engineering Manager (Contract)

Client: Top Tech Firm

Location: London/Hybrid

Salary : Up to £175,000 Comp

My client is an innovative and rapidly scaling capital markets startup, disrupting the industry with cutting-edge technology solutions. They are seeking an experienced and hands-on Engineering Manager to join their growing team in a permanent role. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of high-impact projects that will drive growth and deliver scalable, high-performance software solutions to their clients in the capital markets space.

As the Engineering Manager, you will bring your strong technical expertise in Java to lead a team of talented engineers. With your background in the capital markets environment, you will be instrumental in developing software that powers real-time, mission-critical trading systems and data-driven applications. This is an exciting chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced startup while contributing to transformative projects in capital markets technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, guiding the technical delivery of high-impact, scalable projects within the capital markets domain.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, utilizing Java and ideally some C# to drive development, innovation, and best practices.
• Oversee the design, development, and delivery of robust, high-performance trading systems and data-driven applications.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional global teams to ensure seamless integration and timely delivery of solutions.
• Shape and execute the technical vision for the team, ensuring adherence to performance, scalability, and security standards.
• Mentor engineers and foster a collaborative, innovative environment that supports ongoing professional development.
• Act as a key point of contact for technical challenges, driving impactful solutions and resolving issues as they arise.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to define technical requirements, ensuring alignment with business and market goals.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a hands-on engineering management/lead role, with a strong focus on Java and ideally some C#.
• Extensive experience leading engineering teams within the capital markets or financial technology sectors, preferably with front office exposure.
• Solid track record in delivering high-performance, scalable solutions for data-intensive and real-time applications.
• Strong understanding of capital markets technology and business processes is highly desirable.
• Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams, with the ability to work collaboratively in a remote, globally distributed environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges and deliver results in a fast-paced startup environment.

If you’re an experienced Engineering Manager with a passion for leading teams and driving innovation in the capital markets space, this is the perfect permanent opportunity to make a significant impact. If this sounds like your next challenge, please reach out ASAP!

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