SS&C

Financial Services

LeadEngineer

£105–155k ~AI est. London, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Lead Engineer at SS&C. Skills: Software engineering, Team leadership, Azure cloud, System architecture. Lead engineers. Coach engineers”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Break down complex problems; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

On-call rota

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Extensive experience leading software development teams, Deep technical expertise in C#, Deep technical expertise in Angular, Deep technical expertise in Microsoft Azure, Deep technical expertise in enterprise messaging systems, Deep technical expertise in modern database systems, Deep technical expertise in high concurrency systems, Deep technical expertise in multi-threaded systems, Understanding of Agile software development methodologies, Proven experience designing scalable systems, Proven experience designing performant systems, Proven experience designing resilient systems, Hands-on experience with secure software development practices, Hands-on experience with Secure SDLC principles

Nice to Have

NoSQL databases experience, Blockchain technologies experience, Ethereum experience, Containerisation experience, Docker experience, Orchestration experience, Kubernetes experience, Financial messaging protocols experience, SWIFT 15022 experience, SWIFT/ISO 20022 experience, FIX experience, Financial services sector experience, Fintech sectors experience, DevOps practices exposure, DevOps tooling exposure

What You'll Do.

Raise team capability

Deliver professional growth

Build accountability culture

Build high performance culture

Build continuous improvement culture

Develop junior talent

Enhance home-grown talent

Provide structured guidance

Provide hands-on mentoring

Provide performance feedback

Provide regular evaluations

Support career progression

Foster inclusive environment

Foster collaborative environment

Foster dynamic environment

Own project execution

Meet quality standards

Meet technical standards

Break down complex problems

Translate business requirements

Develop robust solutions

Lead solution design sessions

Align with Architecture Group principles

Align with Secure SDLC guidelines

Oversee iteration planning

Prioritize technical work

Champion engineering best practices

Apply Agile methodologies

Apply version control

Apply continuous integration

Apply continuous delivery

Apply test-driven development

Apply expertise in C#

Apply expertise in Angular

Apply expertise in Azure

Apply expertise in messaging systems

Identify technical debt

Address technical debt

Contribute to architectural discussions

Provide pragmatic solutions

Provide scalable solutions

Provide sustainable solutions

Develop proof-of-concepts

Explore emerging technologies

Maintain technical documentation

Maintain operational readiness

Maintain performance testing

Collaborate with Product teams

Collaborate with Architecture teams

Collaborate with Operations teams

Collaborate with Commercial teams

Deliver business goals

Represent engineering team

Communicate technical decisions

Support incident investigation

Support incident resolution

Perform root cause analysis

Implement long-term fixes

Advocate for operational excellence

Ensure high availability

Ensure security standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Senior technology leadership; Engineering teams; Product teams; Architecture teams; Operations teams; Commercial teams; Cross-functional discussions

Communication Scope

Technical documentation; Cross-functional discussions; Technical audiences; Non-technical audiences

Process & Methodology

Agile methodologies, Iteration planning, Prioritization

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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