SS&C

financial services and healthcare technology

LeadEngineer

London, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Lead Engineer at SS&C. Skills: Lead . NET Software Engineer, C#, Angular, Microsoft Azure, Enterprise messaging systems, Team Leadership, Technical Execution, Solution Design. Lead, coach, and mentor a team of engineers. Build a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-quality products and features; Meet agreed timelines, quality, and technical standards; Deliver business goals

Industry & Context.

financial services and healthcare technology
Problems you'll solve

Break down complex problems into manageable tasks; Translating business requirements into robust technical solutions; Pragmatic Problem Solver: Adept at finding balanced solutions considering time, cost, and quality

Eligibility Requirements

Join the engineering out-of-hours on-call rota (typically once every 3–4 weeks)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Extensive experience in leading software development teams with a execution track record, Deep technical expertise in: C# (. NET Framework and/or. NET Core), Angular for SPA (Single Page Application) development, Microsoft Azure cloud frameworks, Enterprise messaging systems (e. g. , Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ), Modern database systems (Microsoft SQL Server, relational database design), High concurrency, multi-threaded system development, understanding of Agile software development methodologies, Proven experience in designing scalable, performant, and resilient systems, Hands-on experience with secure software development practices and Secure SDLC principles

Nice to Have

NoSQL databases, Blockchain technologies (especially Ethereum), Containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes), Financial messaging protocols such as SWIFT 15022, SWIFT/ISO 20022, and FIX, Previous experience in the financial services or fintech sectors, Exposure to DevOps practices and tooling

What You'll Do.

and mentor a team of engineers

Build a culture of accountability

and continuous improvement

Develop and enhance the skills of junior and home-grown talent

provide regular evaluations

and support career progression planning

and dynamic team environment

Take ownership of the successful execution of project and product deliveries

Break down complex problems into manageable tasks

Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions

Lead solution design sessions

Oversee detailed planning of development iterations

Prioritise technical work and manage team capacity

Champion engineering best practices

Apply hands-on expertise in key technologies

Identify and address technical debt within the platform proactively

Contribute to architectural discussions

Drive innovation through proof-of-concept development

Ensure appropriate levels of technical documentation

operational readiness

and performance testing are consistently maintained

Join the engineering out-of-hours on-call rota

Support incident investigation and resolution

Advocate for operational excellence

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working closely with senior technology leadership; Collaborate closely with Product, Architecture, Operations, and Commercial teams; Represent the engineering team in cross-functional discussions; Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences

Communication Scope

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organisation; Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences

Process & Methodology

Agile methodologies, Version control, Peer reviews, Continuous integration and delivery, Detailed planning of development iterations, Prioritising technical work, Managing team capacity

Full Job Description

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology. **_Job Description_** ** _Get To Know Us:_** SS&C is leading the way. We continue to look for today's and tomorrow’s brightest talent, those who embody a spirit to improve not only their lives, but those around them. From college students to seasoned and experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply. SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, honest, dynamic individuals who value collaboration, accountability, and innovation, to name a few. **Lead .NET Software Engineer** **Locations** : London| Hybrid 6 days a month ** _The Opportunity_** The Lead Engineer will play a pivotal role within our Engineering Team, working closely with senior technology leadership to deliver high-quality products and features for our Asset Management and Asset Servicing platforms. Reporting directly to the senior engineering leadership, the Lead Engineer will be accountable for driving technical excellence, developing and leading high-performing teams, and bridging the current experience gap within the engineering function by bringing a strong execution focus, depth of industry knowledge, and leadership experience. ** _What You Will Get To Do:_** _Team Leadership and Development_ * Lead, coach, and mentor a team of engineers, focusing on raising capability and delivering professional growth. * Build a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement. * Actively develop and enhance the skills of junior and home-grown talent, providing structured guidance, hands-on mentoring, and performance feedback. * Set clear objectives, provide regular evaluations, and support career progression planning. * Foster an inclusive, col

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